A white smile is everyone's dream. This is a sign of health and success. Who among us doesn't think about it? Due to some events, you may not have time to visit a dentist or you may not be able to find money from your salary for professional teeth whitening. The question arises of how to carry out such a procedure at home, what ingredients to use so as not to harm the teeth and achieve the desired result.
Folk remedies for teeth whitening are known to many, but not to everyone. With the development of technology, we began to forget how it was done before. But our ancestors used only cheap improvised means and got what they wanted. In addition, do not forget that in our polluted world every day we are exposed to the destructive influence of city dust and household chemicals.
And that is why there is often a desire to return to the natural order of things. So to speak, turn to nature. How can you whiten your teeth at home? Here is what the answer to this question looks like.
1. Soda.
In this case, you don’t even have to go to the store, since finding such a product at home is easier than ever. Look in the kitchen, most likely she is hiding there in one of the containers for bulk substances.
To whiten your teeth with baking soda, mix it with your daily toothpaste. Since this procedure cannot be repeated often, since soda can destroy the enamel, you do not need to mix a large amount at once. Simply, before you brush your teeth, it is worth sprinkling a brush with squeezed out paste with a small amount of soda.
2. Hydrogen peroxide.
These are the cases, peroxide effectively whitens not only hair, but also teeth. Hydrogen peroxide is diluted with water and the mouth is rinsed, a swab or piece of cotton is also dipped and the teeth are rubbed. This tool can be used for several days in a row, but not for a long time.
The main thing is not to overdo it in pursuit of a magical smile.
3. Mix soda + peroxide
In addition to this option, there is a bleaching mixture of hydrogen peroxide with baking soda, 2 teaspoons of each. The mixture is added to regular toothpaste and teeth are brushed as always for 2-3 minutes. In order not to destroy the enamel, repeat the procedure only 1 time per week.
4. Coal.
Activated charcoal is an affordable teeth whitening agent. There are two options for its use, the first is to chew it thoroughly and spit it out, and the second is to crush a few tablets and gently brush your teeth. After the procedure, you should brush your teeth with a regular paste.
5. Strawberries, wild strawberries.
Crush a strawberry and spread the berry over the surface of your teeth. Then rinse your mouth or brush your teeth in the usual way.
6. Lemon, lemon peel.
An ordinary ripe lemon, which is often put in a cup of tea, turns out to whiten teeth well and not only. Let us dwell, of course, on the effectiveness of teeth whitening with lemon. Cut a piece of lemon or cut off the rind, that will work too, and rub the surface of your teeth. It remains only to rinse your mouth. The procedure should be repeated the next day.
7. Decoction of oak bark.
Oak is always associated with a fortress. So this mighty tree also affects the teeth, but at the same time provides a natural whiteness. Prepare a decoction of oak bark and rinse your mouth with it daily.
8. Table salt.
All you need is a piece of gauze and table salt. Wrap the salt in gauze and wipe your teeth. Do not forget that after teeth whitening procedures, you should rinse your mouth. There should be no particles left in your mouth that you can swallow.
9. Wood ash.
Wood ash contains potassium hydroxide, which is great for whitening teeth. Using it to whiten your teeth, please note that it also adversely affects tooth enamel. Be careful and use this method no more than once a month.
10. Whitening pastes
In addition to teeth whitening procedures, alternative (home) remedies include options for whitening toothpastes that will take care of the whiteness of your teeth day after day.
To prepare such a toothpaste, you will need half a teaspoon of vinegar and the same amount of baking soda, a pinch of table salt. The mixture should be thoroughly mixed and applied to the teeth. Within 5 minutes, it will exert its whitening effect. Wash off the mixture with warm water. Also effective is a variant of toothpaste based on soda and salt or tooth powder based on dry basil or sage leaves.
Always think about how you act, even folk remedies can cause irreparable damage to your teeth. Take care of your teeth, and then they will remain snow-white and healthy for a longer period.
Natalia, specially for shop-ultra.ru
