8 natural remedies to whiten your teeth

 8 natural remedies to whiten your teeth

Chemical whitening agents used to whiten teeth are sometimes dangerous, while there are effective natural alternatives for a beautiful smile.

Baking soda

Baking soda is a natural bleaching agent. Thanks to its abrasive effect, it gently and mechanically removes stains from teeth.

In practice, sprinkle your toothbrush with baking soda and brush gently (1 to 2 times a week at most to avoid abrasion of the teeth).

Vegetable charcoal

Vegetable charcoal or activated charcoal has a strong absorbing and whitening power. In particular, it absorbs tannins, chemical compounds found in tea, coffee and wine.

In practice, dip your toothbrush in powdered activated charcoal and brush your teeth as usual.

Coconut oil

Coconut oil is considered a natural teeth whitening agent. In addition, it helps cleanse the mouth by eliminating bacteria. Thus, it helps to reduce the formation of dental plaque and gum disease.

In practice, it is taken as a mouthwash and then rinsed with water.

The lemon

Lemon is rich in citric acid, it polishes teeth and naturally whitens them thanks to its alkalizing properties.

In practice, mix 1 tbsp. Of lemon juice with 1 pinch of baking soda before applying the paste obtained on the toothbrush and brushing your teeth.

Turmeric

Turmeric has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties at the same time. It both prevents gum disease and acts as an abrasive polishing surface stains.

In practice, put a pinch of turmeric on your toothbrush before brushing your teeth as usual.

Tea tree essential oil

Tea tree essential oil has antibacterial properties and whitening active ingredients.

Just apply a few drops of tea tree directly to the toothpaste, then brush your teeth as usual, once a week at most to preserve tooth enamel.

Strawberry paste

Less known but greedy and economical, the strawberry paste is whitening because strawberries contain malic acid, a compound that acts as a natural whitening agent.

To obtain a strawberry paste, all you have to do is crush a ripe strawberry and mix it with baking soda until you get a paste to apply to the teeth. Leave it on for 20 minutes no more because strawberries are acidic and brush your teeth half an hour later to eliminate the sugar naturally contained in the fruit.

Sea salt

Sea salt is abrasive and helps remove dental stains mechanically. In addition, thanks to its high iodine content, it has antiseptic properties.

Mix coarse sea salt with lukewarm water and dip your toothbrush in it. You can use it for 2-3 times a week.

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