How to whiten your teeth naturally: 7 Home Remedies
Yellow teeth can be a result of various factors such as aging, genetics, smoking, or consuming foods and drinks that stain teeth. While professional teeth whitening procedures are available, there are also several home remedies that people can try to whiten their teeth. Here are seven home remedies to get rid of yellow teeth:
- Baking soda and hydrogen peroxide: A paste made of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide can remove plaque buildup, bacteria and stains from teeth. Mix one tablespoon of baking soda with two teaspoons of hydrogen peroxide and brush your teeth with the paste a few times per week.
- Brushing with baking soda: Baking soda can gently polish away stains on the surface of the teeth. Mix baking soda with water to create a paste and brush your teeth with it a few times per week.
- Hydrogen peroxide: Hydrogen peroxide is a natural bleaching agent that can help to whiten teeth. Mix equal parts of hydrogen peroxide and water, swish the mixture in your mouth for one minute and then rinse with water. Repeat this a few times per week.
- Oil pulling: Swishing oil around in your mouth can help to remove bacteria and stains from teeth. Use coconut oil or sesame oil and swish it around in your mouth for 15-20 minutes before spitting it out and rinsing your mouth with water. Repeat this a few times per week.
- Lemon and baking soda: A paste made of lemon juice and baking soda can help to remove stains from teeth. Mix a few drops of lemon juice with baking soda to create a paste and brush your teeth with it once per week.
- Orange or banana peel: Rubbing the inside of an orange or banana peel on your teeth is said to help whiten them. This is believed to be due to the compound d-limonene and/or citric acid found in the peels. Rub the inside of the peel on your teeth for a few minutes and then rinse with water. Repeat this once per week.
- Apple cider vinegar: Apple cider vinegar has natural whitening properties that can help to remove stains from teeth. Mix one part apple cider vinegar with two parts water and swish the mixture in your mouth for a few minutes before spitting it out and rinsing your mouth with water. Repeat this once per week.
It's important to note that while these home remedies may help whiten your teeth, they may not be effective for everyone, and some may even cause harm if used incorrectly. It's always a good idea to consult with your dentist before trying any new teeth whitening method.
