Teeth Whitening

As we age, our teeth become discolored. It happens more quickly if we smoke or drink a lot of coffee. Using chemical preparations to whiten teeth is becoming more and more popular, but they can get expensive, and some of them are difficult to use effectively. There are lots of home remedies for teeth whitening – natural cures for discolored teeth that are safe, effective, easy to use, and much less expensive than anything you can buy from a pharmacy or drug store.

Discolored teeth can make you feel self-conscious, so having a bright, white smile is a great way of boosting your self-esteem. Here are a few simple ways you can get rid of tooth discoloration and whiten your teeth, using home remedies made from everyday foods and other items.

Home Remedies for Teeth Whitening:

Bicarbonate of Soda:

Soda is one of the best-known natural cures for discolored teeth. Mix a small amount of bicarbonate of soda with your regular toothpaste, or brush with a paste made of water and soda. Another great home remedy using soda is a mixture of one teaspoon of soda, a pinch of salt, and a few drops of white vinegar. This should be done two to three times a week.

Burnt Toast:

Burn a piece of toast, then scrape off the burnt part and mix this with toothpaste. Brush your teeth, and then brush again briefly with fresh toothpaste and rinse well to clean your mouth. This natural cure for discolored teeth is safe to use every day.

Chew Gum or Drink Water to Prevent Stain Build-Up:

Chew on some sugarless gum after drinking coffee and tea. Chewing causes you to produce saliva, which helps to wash away the liquids that stain teeth. Alternatively, drink some water to rinse your mouth.

Hydrogen Peroxide:

This can be obtained as a liquid from any drugstore (use “fruit-grade”, as this is safe if accidentally swallowed). Just mix a few drops with one teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda, and use this paste on your teeth twice a week. If you find it difficult to apply the paste, make dental trays using aluminum foil (take two pieces of foil and wrap one around your top teeth and one around your bottom teeth to make the trays) and spread the paste on the inside of the tray. As with the others, you should brush with regular toothpaste after using this natural cure for discolored teeth.

Strawberries:

Rub a fresh strawberry on your teeth or mash one and brush with the berry-paste. This home remedy should be used daily, however it is important to brush with regular toothpaste after to clean your teeth properly – berries should not be allowed to remain on your teeth because they are high in sugar.