Home Remedies for Whiter Teeth

Beauty is only skin deep, but that does not mean that we have to neglect our outward appearance does it?  People are getting more conscious when it comes to the products they apply on themselves, probably because synthetic products are getting a bad rep on how they ruin not only the environment but also on how harmful they can be for human consumption.  This is why a “natural” alternative is better than the cures and products we find over the counter.

Teeth whitening products are one of the fastest selling products over the market today.  We often see movie stars and celebrities sporting mega-watt smiles and wonder how they do it.  For people like celebs and actors they most likely see dentists for teeth whitening appointments.  But do you know that you can whiten your teeth at home using the products you have in your kitchen cabinet or medicine closet?

For whiter teeth, try this home based alternative.  In your kitchen cupboard, you can probably find a box of baking soda.  Baking soda is used not only for baking but for disinfecting and cleaning purposes.  Most people have this sitting in the kitchen.  Next, go to your first aid kit, most likely a bottle of hydrogen peroxide is sitting there too.  Mix two tea spoons of baking soda and 5-6 drops of hydrogen peroxide.  The consistency of this mixture should be paste-like, so add a couple of drops more to reach this state.  Add a pea sized amount of toothpaste to the mixture.  The toothpaste is optional.  This is just to disguise the taste of peroxide and baking soda.  Use this mixture as regular toothpaste and remember not to swallow.  After brushing your teeth, you can brush with a regular toothpaste again or rinse with a mouthwash.  For longer lasting white teeth, use once a week.

This home made whitening paste is a lot cheaper than dental trays or whitening strips which contain very strong whitening agents that can cause teeth sensitivity and gum irritation.  Aside from being cheap, this home alternative has been around for a long time and is probably what your grandma used during her time.

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