Pearly Whites

How to whiten your teeth naturally

It's goodbye to plaques and dull-looking teeth with these kitchen remedies and easy-to-follow steps.

 

Who doesn't love a set of clear white teeth?

A bright smile resulting from white teeth can melt the hearts of grown men and women! Its for this reason that the quest for pristine white teeth has grown tremendously in the recent years with teeth whitening procedures becoming the other of the day.

But do you know you can achieve crystal white teeth from the comfort of your home with materials from your kitchen? Here's how you can get brighter, whiter teeth without having to take a trip to the dentist. 

• Baking Power and Lemon Paste: Baking soda is mildly abrasive making it great for scrubbing away surface stains to restore a whiter teeth. To achieve whiter teeth with this paste, follow these easy steps:

- Mix several teaspoons of baking soda with enough fresh lemon juice to make a paste.

- Wipe your teeth and any extra saliva off of them with a paper towel then put a good amount of paste on your toothbrush and apply.

- Leave the paste on for 1 minute, then rinse, so as to avoid the acid affecting your enamel. 

• Strawberry, Salt and Baking Soda Mix: Strawberries are rich in Vitamin C which can help break down plaques which causes the teeth to look yellow. Follow these steps to make a strawberry, salt and baking soda mix:

- Mash the strawberries into a pulp, add a pinch of sea salt and ½ teaspoon of baking soda.

- Wipe any extra saliva off your teeth with a paper towel, apply a generous portion of the mixture to a toothbrush and apply.

- Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, then rinse. For maximum effect you can repeat this nightly. 

• Coconut Oil: The many uses of coconut oil cannot be exhausted and this includes help with brighter teeth. Coconut oil helps in combating plaque-causing bacteria which can make the teeth yellow. It can also help with keeping the breath fresh. 

- Before brushing your teeth, scoop a tablespoon full of coconut oil in your mouth and swirl it around your mouth,pulling it through your teeth.

- Do this for about 10-15 minutes, rinse out and brush your teeth as normal.

There you have it guys, cleaner brighter teeth in 3 easy steps!