After years of consuming acidic foods and causing discoloration of the teeth, most people will experience yellowing at some point in their lives. Unfortunately, professional teeth whitening treatments are very expensive. There are several ways that you can try to whiten your teeth at home using ingredients that are cheap and easily available.
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Method 1 of 5: Whiten Teeth with Homemade Toothpaste
Step 1. Purchase baking soda and hydrogen peroxide
You can get both from local pharmacies and supermarkets.
- Make sure you buy a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution. Harder than that will not be safe to use in the mouth. Read the label on the package to make sure the peroxide solution is safe to use in the mouth. If you are not at all sure, ask a pharmacist.
- Although both of these materials are safe to use in the mouth, they both have a tendency to be abrasive and can break down tooth enamel over time. To prevent this from happening, make sure you apply this method no more than 2 times per week and brush your teeth very gently while doing so.
- Since baking soda is an abrasive bleaching agent, you may see results after the first few uses.
Step 2. Make a mixture of baking soda and peroxide
- Add 1 teaspoon of each ingredient to the cup.
- Mix the two ingredients together until it forms a paste.
Step 3. Dip the toothbrush into the mixture
Make sure you use a different toothbrush than the one you normally use to brush your teeth.
Step 4. Brush your teeth with the paste
Use gentle circular motions. Scrubbing too hard can cause the gum line to shrink.
Step 5. Gargle with water and spit it out
Make sure you don't swallow this mixture.
Step 6. Brush your teeth as usual
Using a different toothbrush, brush your teeth with toothpaste that contains fluoride.
Step 7. Repeat this process only a few times a week
This mixture is too harsh for daily use as it can damage teeth and gums. Do not use it more than twice a week.
Method 2 of 5: Whiten Teeth with Activated Charcoal
Step 1. Buy activated charcoal
Activated charcoal is different from the charcoal that is usually used for barbecue because its use is designed as medicine. The way it works is to absorb chemicals, so activated charcoal is often used as a treatment for gas or acid problems in the digestive tract. Activated charcoal has the ability to absorb toxins and chemicals, so it can also absorb stains from teeth.
- You can buy activated charcoal at drugstores or stores that sell natural health products. You can also buy it on the internet.
- It is better to use activated charcoal in powder form rather than tablet form. Not only because the price is cheaper, but you will find it easier to brush it on your teeth.
- Since activated charcoal is stain-attracting, you can see results after a few uses. After a few weeks, the results will be noticeable.
Step 2. Dip a clean, wet toothbrush in the charcoal powder
Coat the toothbrush thoroughly with charcoal – you need enough to cover the entire surface of your teeth.
- Maybe you should pour some powdered charcoal into a cup. That way, you won't get the charcoal powder in the main bottle wet.
- Make sure you use a different toothbrush for daily brushing and charcoal brushing.
Step 3. Brush your teeth in a circular motion
Make sure you use gentle movements. Do this process for 2 minutes.
Step 4. Spit out the charcoal
You may find this difficult because your mouth may be dry. Try to collect as much saliva as possible so you can spit.
Don't worry when you see how your mouth looks. Before gargling, the mouth will appear black from the charcoal. Don't worry – the charcoal will disappear after gargling
Step 5. Gargle thoroughly with water
You may need to do this a few times to remove all the charcoal in your mouth. Make sure to swirl the water all over your mouth to remove any adhering charcoal residue.
Swallowing water with charcoal powder occasionally or in small amounts is considered quite safe. However, you should not ingest charcoal within an hour of taking the oral medication. Charcoal can absorb chemicals, therefore charcoal can also absorb all the drugs that are in the stomach and reduce the effectiveness of the drug
Step 6. Brush your teeth as usual
This will clean your mouth, freshen your breath, and get rid of any charcoal residue on your teeth.
Method 3 of 5: Whiten Teeth with Strawberry Paste
Step 1. Prepare some large strawberries
The vitamin C in strawberries can help break down plaque, and the malic acid in strawberries can remove stains on the surface of your teeth.
- You will need 1-3 large strawberries for this method.
- If you are buying strawberries, look for fruit with an even red surface. The presence of white or green color indicates the strawberry is not ripe.
- This method is slower, it may take a few weeks before you see significant results.
Step 2. Mash the strawberries to form a paste
You can also add teaspoon of baking soda. The baking soda will help this mixture to whiten your teeth better. However, the addition of baking soda is optional, you can use just the strawberry paste if you prefer.
Step 3. Dip a new toothbrush in strawberry paste and apply it on your teeth
Make sure you use a different toothbrush than the one you use on a daily basis.
- The goal is not to brush your teeth with strawberry paste, but simply to rub it on your teeth.
- Let the paste sit on your teeth for 5 minutes.
Step 4. Rinse thoroughly
Have a glass of water close by and rinse any remaining strawberry paste off your teeth.
Step 5. Brush your teeth as usual
You may have to brush your teeth longer than usual, as the strawberry residue will need to be scrubbed to fully remove it.
If you don't floss regularly, you'll need to use it after applying this method. Strawberries have tiny seeds that can get caught between the teeth
Step 6. Repeat this process every night
Method 4 of 5: Whiten Teeth with Orange Peel
Step 1. Take a large orange
The white part of the orange peel, between the surface and the flesh, contains d-limonene. This substance can help remove stains from teeth.
It takes about 2-3 weeks after daily use to see results from this method
Step 2. Peel the oranges
Keep in mind that the white part of the orange peel contains the chemicals you need, so make sure you get enough of it when you peel the orange.
Step 3. Rub the white part of the orange peel all over the surface of the teeth
Allow the released juice to stick to the teeth for 3 to 5 minutes.
Step 4. Brush your teeth as usual
Make sure all orange zest or peel is removed from the teeth. If necessary, use dental floss because the skin can get caught between the teeth.
Step 5. Repeat this process every day
You have to repeat this method regularly for a few weeks to see real results.
Method 5 of 5: Whiten Teeth with Banana Peel
Step 1. Take a ripe banana
The high content of potassium, magnesium and manganese in bananas can help remove stains from teeth. Make sure the entire surface of the banana is yellow to ensure the fruit is ripe.
This method also takes about 2 to 3 weeks before you see the expected results
Step 2. Peel the bananas
You only need a few small pieces of banana peel, so cut a few after you peel them.
Step 3. Brush the teeth with the inside of the skin
Take about two minutes to rub the banana peel all over your teeth. After that, let the resulting juice stick to the teeth for 15 minutes.
Step 4. Brush your teeth as usual
Use a toothpaste that contains fluoride and brush your teeth as you would everyday. Make sure you remove the banana peel flakes if any get stuck between your teeth.
Step 5. Repeat this method 2 to 3 times a week
Do not do this treatment too often because the acid contained in bananas can damage teeth.
Tips
- Stay away from tobacco products to keep teeth whiter.
- To ensure that your teeth whitening process produces the desired results, avoid foods that can stain your teeth, such as black coffee or dark sauces. If you eat the food above, brush your teeth immediately afterward.
Warning
- Don't overdo the above method. Excessive use can break down tooth enamel and cause permanent damage.
- This method is not intended to replace brushing your teeth. Continue brushing your teeth every day as usual.
- Before using this method, always talk to your dentist first to avoid tooth decay.
