- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon lime/lemon juice
- Toothbrush
What You Have To Do
- Mix the baking soda and lemon juice.
- With the toothbrush, apply this paste on your teeth.
- Leave it on for 2-3 minutes and then rinse your mouth with water.
How Often You Should Do This
Repeat this twice a week initially, and then use it once in 7-10 days.
Why This Works
Sodium bicarbonate, commonly known as baking soda, is a common ingredient found in nearly every kitchen. It is mildly abrasive in nature and helps eradicate surface stains on the teeth. It is also alkaline in nature and helps reduce acidity inside the mouth . Lemon juice is slightly acidic in nature and may help to remove teeth discoloration. It is also a natural antiseptic agent.
Caution
Make sure you do not keep it on the teeth for long.
3. Banana Peel To Whiten Teeth
You Will Need
Banana peel
What You Have To Do
- Cut the banana peel into small pieces.
- Take a piece and rub the inside of it on your teeth. Rub gently all over your teeth for a minute or two.
- Rinse your mouth with lukewarm water.
How Often You Should Do This
Do this once every day or every alternate day till you get whiter teeth.
Why This Works
Banana peel contains minerals like manganese and potassium that help in teeth whitening (4).
4. Coconut Oil To Whiten Teeth
You Will Need
Organic coconut oil
What You Have To Do
- Rub some coconut oil on your teeth with your fingers. Ensure you do not swallow it.
- Rinse with adequate water and follow with brushing.
How Often You Should Do This
Do this every day in the morning.
Why This Works
You may find this somewhat odd as coconut oil pulling is mostly known to be beneficial for skin and hair health. The lauric acidA saturated medium-chain fatty acid found in many plants, animal fats and oils, including coconut oil and palm kernel oil. present in coconut oil eliminates the plaque-causing bacteria in the teeth . It also helps in keeping your breath fresh. Now, with this easy fix, you won’t need expensive tooth-whitening gel on your teeth anymore.
5. Orange Oil For Teeth Whitening
You Will Need
- 2-3 drops orange essential oil
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrush
What You Have To Do
- Put the orange oil on your toothbrush and then put toothpaste on it.
- Brush your teeth as usual.
How Often You Should Do This
Repeat this every morning for a week or so.
Why This Works
Orange essential oil is prepared from the rind of the fruit. The citrus content aids in teeth brightening, while the essential oil has antifungal properties and promotes gum health.
6. Sesame Oil For Teeth Whitening
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