Recently, I have been interested in whitening strips that are supposed to give you perfectly white teeth and a gorgeous smile. However, after a few strips, I discovered that even though my teeth were whitened, my gums and teeth became very sensitive. Also, I always feel the need to swallow, which is a terrible habit if your have chemical whitener in your mouth. Therefore, I looked into all-natural recipes and tried out a couple. In comparison to the whitening strips, the natural recipes take much longer to see the whitening results but the gums and teeth don’t seem to be negatively affected.
Method 1:
Bananas are not only excellent sources of potassium and a tasty snack, the peel of the banana can also whiten teeth as it contains certain fatty acids. Rubbing the white mushy inside of the banana peel on your teeth and just letting it sit for approximately 10-15 minutes will remove the stains on your teeth. However, do not expect immediate results, as the treatment is very mild and it will take weeks even months for the results to show even with everyday use.
Method 2:
Baking soda is known to have miraculous cleaning and soothing results. In a small bowl, mix a tablespoon of baking soda with 3 tablespoons of water into a thin paste. Taking a cotton swab, dry the surface of your teeth so the paste can be better applied. Taking another cotton swab, dip the head of one side in the paste and apply the paste onto your teeth in circular motion, letting it dry and do its magic. After around 10-15 minutes, gently clean the baking soda off your teeth as it isn’t the most tasty thing you can have sitting on your teeth. For better results, repeat everyday for at least 2 weeks.
Method 3:
If the two methods mentioned above are too mild for you, try some lemon juice. Apply the lemon juice on your teeth using the same technique as the baking soda. Since the lemon is extremely sour, try adding a teaspoon of honey to your lemon juice for a sweeter taste.
Caution: Even if hydrogen peroxide is a great bleaching agent and will whiten your teeth, DO NOT rub it on your teeth as it is a poisonous substance that is harmful for your body!
*Always consult with a dentist before using these remedies on your teeth