A smile, especially one that is warm and beautiful, is contagious. Want to make someone feel welcome? Then a smile is your go to method. It is considered a very essential part of your overall appearance. Without it, you can look incomplete and drab even in an expensive attire.
You would agree that a smile is more attractive if the teeth are in good condition. A set of teeth in bad condition is a huge turn off. It can also lead to a lack of self confidence in the wearer. Clean, white teeth have the opposite effect. They also indicate that your mouth is in a healthy state.
People can get discoloured teeth for reasons such as poor dental hygiene, age, certain foods and bad health conditions. But do you know that without paying for expensive surgeries, you can naturally get your teeth to become all white and sparkling? Using some items from your kitchen, you can get your teeth to become sparkly and white overnight. This article would show you what to use and how to use them.
Banana peel
This contains potassium and manganese. They help in making your teeth white. It’s easy to use. Just cut the peels into tiny pieces. Take one piece and rub the insides gently all over your teeth for at least one minute. Then rinse with lukewarm water.
Hydrogen Peroxide
This is a natural bleaching agent that kills bacteria. It can be used as a mouth washing agent. It can also be mixed with baking soda to form a paste that can whiten teeth when used. Use this mixture sparingly. Excessive use can cause damage to your tooth enamel.
Activated charcoal
It is very effective for stain removal. Wet a toothbrush and dip it into your grinded charcoal. Brush your teeth for two minutes in gentle, circular motions. Then rinse with water as usual, until there is no black residue left.
Fruits and Vegetables
Just as they are great on your skin, they are also great for your teeth. The crunchiness and rawness of these help to do away with plaque as you chew. Fruits such as strawberries produce malic acid. This is said to keep the teeth white. Chew on fruits and vegetables as much as you can. Your teeth would thank you for it.
Baking soda and lemon juice
The abrasive nature of baking soda helps remove surface stains on the teeth. It contains natural teeth whitening properties too. The juice we get from lemons is mildly acidic. It helps remove discoloration from teeth. It also serves as a natural antiseptic.
To use, mix the baking soda and lemon juice together to form a paste. Apply the paste on your teeth with the aid of your toothbrush. Leave on for about 3 minutes. Rinse your mouth with water.
In the absence of lemon juice, mix one teaspoon, baking soda with 2 teaspoons water and brush your teeth with the mixture. Do this procedure a few times a week. While you won’t get your teeth to whiten overnight, you will notice an improvement in their appearance.
Coconut oil
Just like fruits and vegetables, coconut oil is very good on the skin. It can also be beneficial to the skin. The presence of lauric acid in the oil helps remove plaque forming bacteria from the teeth. It also helps to keep your breath fresh.
Using your fingers, rub some coconut oil on the teeth, then rinse with plenty of water and follow up with brushing immediately.
Don’t forget to practise good hygiene. Brush your teeth twice daily. Floss after every meal. As one ages, the teeth starts to turn yellow. In order to prevent teeth stains, take the following sparingly. Red wine, coffee, soda and berries.
See? you don’t need to rob a bank in order to acquire white, sparkling teeth. With these easy to get ingredients, you can be well on your way to having a beautiful smile that exposes clean, white teeth and endears you to people.
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