- 1. Baking paste and ginger
- Ingredients
- Method of preparation
- 2. Strawberry and salt scrub
- Ingredients
- Method of preparation
- 3. Coconut oil rinse
- Ingredients
- Method of preparation
A good homemade solution to whiten your teeth is to brush your teeth daily with a whitening toothpaste along with a homemade mixture that is prepared with baking soda and ginger, ingredients that are easily found in pharmacies and health food stores.
However, other options such as strawberry scrub or coconut oil rinse, can also be easily prepared and used at home, to whiten your teeth and make them whiter.
In the case of brown or gray teeth stains, which are caused by the use of the antibiotic tetracycline in childhood, no tooth whitening method is effective, even the treatments done by the dentist may not achieve results. In this case, what is recommended is to place porcelain veneers on the teeth, which can also be called a 'contact lens' for the teeth. Understand what they are and when this is an option.
1. Baking paste and ginger
This paste is good for teeth whitening because it promotes exfoliation, removing microparticles of tartar that make teeth yellow and darker. However, this home treatment to whiten your teeth should only be done twice a week to avoid wearing your teeth, causing tooth sensitivity.
Ingredients
- 2 to 3 teaspoons of baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon of powdered ginger; 3 drops of mint essential oil.
Method of preparation
Mix all ingredients very well and store in a tightly closed container away from light. Whenever you brush your teeth, first wet the toothbrush, apply the normal toothpaste and then add this mixture, brushing your teeth well.
2. Strawberry and salt scrub
This mixture contains vitamin C and a type of acid that helps to eliminate plaque and remove dark spots. In addition, as it contains baking soda, it helps to whiten teeth more quickly. This mixture should also only be used 2 to 3 times a week, to avoid wearing out the teeth.
Ingredients
- 2 to 3 strawberries, 1 pinch of coarse salt, ½ teaspoon of baking soda.
Method of preparation
Crush the strawberries to a pulp, then add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Put the mixture on the brush and apply it on the teeth, trying to keep it in contact with the tooth wall for about 5 minutes. Finally, rinse your mouth with water to eliminate the mixture and brush your teeth with a normal paste.
3. Coconut oil rinse
Coconut oil is an antimicrobial that helps eliminate plaque, as well as promoting gum health. Thus, it is a very healthy option to whiten your teeth, eliminating dark stains.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon of coconut dessert.
Method of preparation
Put a small spoon of coconut oil or coconut butter in your mouth. Let it melt and rinse the liquid through all the teeth for about 3 to 5 minutes. Finally, remove the excess and brush your teeth.
To successfully whiten your teeth it is also important to follow some tips such as not drinking dark colored drinks, such as black tea and coffee, or industrialized juices, which have many dyes and end up darkening your teeth. A good tip is to take these liquids with a straw or have a glass of water right afterwards. Check out more tips like these in the following video:
