Home remedies for whitening teeth with strawberries
There are several home remedies for whitening teeth with strawberries that you can try at home. Strawberries contain citric acid, which may help give teeth a whiter appearance [1]. Here are a few methods:
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Strawberry and baking soda mixture: Mash a ripe strawberry into a pulp and mix it with baking soda until blended. Apply the mixture to your teeth with a soft toothbrush and leave it on for five minutes. Then, brush your teeth thoroughly with toothpaste to remove the berry-baking soda mix and rinse with water. You can do this a few times a week [2][3].
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Strawberry and salt mixture: Mix a ripe strawberry with a pinch of salt to form a paste. Apply the mixture to your teeth and leave it on for five minutes. Then, rinse your mouth thoroughly with water and brush your teeth with toothpaste. You can do this once a week [1].
It's worth noting that a study published in 2015 in Operative Dentistry showed that the idea of using strawberries to whiten teeth may be misinformation. The study concluded that strawberries are not an effective teeth-whitening agent [5]. Additionally, using strawberries to whiten teeth may be damaging to your teeth [7]. It's always best to consult with a dentist before trying any home remedies for teeth whitening.
