Homemade Natural Treatments to Whiten Teeth

Everyone wants to have healthy teeth. White teeth are associated with healthy teeth and a set of bright sparkling teeth has become the norm, indicating health and vitality. In actual fact, gleaming white teeth are not actually natural because the natural colour of teeth is the colour of dentine, which is slightly yellow.

Some people like the gleaming whiteness achieved by chemical tooth whitening, while others prefer a more natural look. Even if you do not want the bright white, unnatural colour of celebrity teeth, there are many natural ways we can remove staining and promote healthy, whiter teeth.

Even though the natural colour of tooth dentine is slightly yellow, many people’s teeth are stained darker than this natural colour due to the foods they eat and lifestyle choices they make. Certain foods, smoking and drinking coffee can all affect the colour of our teeth, causing them to become more yellow or even brown after time.

Teeth can achieve their natural colour again by artificial whitening procedures, which can take the teeth beyond their natural shade and close to perfect white. However, there is no need to pay for chemical treatment when there are plenty of ways to whiten teeth naturally at home.

How to avoid staining

There are several ways to avoid staining on your teeth. By cutting down on the amount of coffee, red wine and other dark-coloured drinks and reducing or stopping smoking you can significantly reduce the staining visible on teeth.

There are also a number of whitening tooth pastes that are readily available which can do a good job of removing light surface stains. Bicarbonate of soda is another good choice for a natural remedy for tooth stains as it is cleansing and slightly abrasive.

The foods we eat can also make a difference to the whiteness of our teeth. Eating fruits and vegetables with tough skins such as apples and carrots can also help to avoid staining and reduce plaque.

Here are some other suggestions for reducing tooth staining and achieving bright, white teeth naturally:

Orange peels

Orange peel is great for removing stains on teeth. Take the inner, white part of the orange peel and rub your teeth with this. This part of the orange peel contains vitamin C, pectin and limonene, which helps with natural teeth whitening. You should run the peel on your teeth and leave it for 30 minutes before brushing and rinsing your mouth.

Aloe vera

Aloe vera is another highly effective solution to achieving whiter teeth.  Apply the gel from the plant to your teeth every day before brushing to help whiten them naturally. You can buy this gel from health food shops for an easy way to use aloe vera.

Baking soda

Baking soda is a tried and tested method for whitening teeth at home. Mix a little baking soda with water and brush your teeth as normal. Baking soda is slightly abrasive so you should only use this mixture on your teeth once a week to avoid suffering any damage to your tooth enamel.

Strawberries

Strawberries are great for removing plaque and reducing staining on teeth. Simply rub your teeth with a cut strawberry for a few minutes to reap the benefits. Strawberries have special fibres that work to eliminate bacteria, making them a great addition to your oral care routine.

Foods that strengthen teeth

There are many foods which can help to whiten teeth due to their cleansing properties. Celery, carrots and apples all contain bacteria fighting ingredients to reduce plaque. These foods also encourage the mouth to produce saliva which cleanses the teeth and eliminates staining.

In addition to eating the right foods and using the natural treatments discussed in this article, it is also important to visit your dentist regularly and maintain a good oral hygiene routine, brushing and flossing twice every day.