HOW TO WHITE YOUR TEETH AT HOME AND MAINTAIN THEM

How to whiten your teeth at home. What are the best home remedies to use for whitening: activated charcoal, baking soda, hydrogen peroxide....

INNA CODRU , JULY 27, 2018

Yellowish or simply dull teeth are not what you want to see when you look in the mirror. Need a pearly white smile, right? And immediately the question is - how to whiten your teeth at home? What does it take to whiten your teeth at home without a hitch?

Most often, it is advised to give up coffee or tea, as they stain the teeth. However, fortunately, it is possible to have beautiful white teeth and not give up your favorite drinks. You weren't going to give them up, were you? 😁😁😁

You can whiten your teeth at home effectively and without harm to the enamel, and I will tell you how to do it.

First, let's see what can cause yellow teeth:

WHY DO TEETH TURN YELLOW

Acid foods can eat away at your tooth enamel and expose the dentin, the layer underneath the enamel, which is itself yellow and can never be whitened.

Again, coffee, wine, and black tea are traditionally considered culprits in tooth staining. Do not forget about soft drinks containing dyes. Tonic sports drinks, soy sauce, pickles, lemon juice, and vinegar also affect tooth discoloration. By the way, it has been proven that non-alcoholic soft drinks cause severe enamel erosion and caries. But first things first.

• Products with dyes . Food coloring in processed foods like hard candy, chewing gum, ice cream, breakfast cereal, and cake frosting will stick to your enamel and stain your teeth.


• As a general rule, if what you eat stains your tongue, it will also stain your teeth.





• Smoking : Tobacco causes serious damage to oral health, including severe staining and tooth decay.






The nicotine in tobacco is primarily responsible for staining teeth because it turns a hazy yellow color when exposed to oxygen.



• Poor Hygiene : The American Dental Association recommends brushing your teeth at least twice a day and flossing at least once a day. Irregular brushing of teeth leads to the accumulation of plaque, which is formed when bacteria interact with saliva and food particles.






Plaque can cause your teeth to look yellow, attack enamel, and cause oral and gum disease in particular. If you don't brush your teeth for a few days, plaque starts to harden and turns into a more harmful substance called tartar, a yellow layer of hardened scale that further erodes teeth and often leads to periodontal disease.



• Brushing your teeth right after a meal : While this sounds like a good way to keep your teeth free of bacteria in your mouth, it has been proven to damage tooth enamel. And that's why:




Whenever you eat, the acidity of the food leaves your tooth enamel weakened and softened for a short period, and brushing at this inopportune moment can remove some of the enamel. This is dangerous because the enamel will not grow back 😨.




It is recommended to wait at least 30 minutes after finishing a meal before brushing your teeth. In addition, your enamel will be more sensitive if you frequently consume highly acidic foods such as soy sauce, coffee, or soft drinks.





Luckily, there are some pretty simple tips that you can use regularly to keep your teeth clean, white, and free of any stains. Let's take a look:

GOOD HABITS THAT WON'T MAKE YOUR TEETH YELLOW

1. Rinse your mouth after drinking dark drinks

A great way to prevent the negative effects of drinks such as wine, coffee and tea is to rinse your mouth with water after them or drink a glass of water. Thus, the coloring pigments will not remain on the teeth, and the acidity in the mouth will decrease.

Surely you have noticed how dark circles remain on a light mug after tea. The same thing happens with teeth. The coloring pigment that you can see on the mug will also remain on your teeth, so wash it off as soon as you can. However, remember that you can’t brush your teeth right away, because the enamel, the first half hour after eating, is especially sensitive, as I wrote above.

2. Eat Crunchy Foods That Cleanse Your Mouth Naturally

Naturally crunchy fruits and vegetables like apples, pears, carrots, celery, guava and broccoli help remove food particles and plaque from teeth. The fibrous texture of these products does a great job of cleansing and gently brushing your teeth.

There's a reason why apples are often referred to as "nature's toothbrush." Chewing an apple has been shown to be excellent at removing food debris, and other crunchy foods also have a similar effect.

3. Brush your teeth more often

To prevent stains on your teeth, you should brush them at least twice a day, and floss once a day, according to the American Dental Association.

Flossing, or flossing, is an important enough procedure to remove plaque from hard-to-reach places between teeth. Even if you brush your teeth regularly, not flossing your mouth can cause plaque to build up on the sides of your teeth and create all sorts of buildup and inflammation that can lead to gingivitis.

So when is the best time to do this?

Well, some experts say it doesn't matter if you floss before or after brushing your teeth. However, one recent study found that flossing before brushing is more effective in controlling plaque than flossing after brushing.

Proper flossing is about wrapping the floss around one side of the tooth and brushing it from the base up.

4. Eat Foods Rich in Calcium and Phosphorus

Some foods that are high in acids have an effect on the teeth called demineralization. This happens when these foods lower the natural PH levels in the mouth, which allows bacteria to successfully soften and break down the enamel.

However, saliva rich in calcium and phosphate helps remineralize your teeth, a process that strengthens tooth enamel, strengthens teeth, and neutralizes acidity. A diet rich in bone-healthy minerals like calcium and phosphorus ensures that your saliva can do its job.

Foods high in calcium and phosphorus include bone broth, broccoli, kale, tofu, sardines, sesame seeds, yogurt, spinach, sunflower seeds, salmon, and Brazil nuts.

Now that you know how to take care of your daily oral hygiene to prevent yellow teeth, let's take a look at the effective remedies to get rid of stains on your teeth and give you that pearly white smile you want.

If you look at the whitening products offered by manufacturers, and there are many of these methods and recipes, then I'm sure that you will be just like me not sure whether it's worth a try, whether your teeth will fall out of them 😂😂😂. I love myself, so I have collected the best, in my opinion, 5 whitening methods that work and are completely safe for dental health.

EFFECTIVE HOME REMEDIES FOR TEETH WHITENING

1. Activated carbon

Activated charcoal is ordinary charcoal that is treated with heat and oxygen or chemicals to increase its ability to absorb impurities. It is great for binding toxins and chemicals in the body, which is why it is used to treat food poisoning and hangovers. Try organic activated charcoal toothpaste to whiten your teeth.

It is an ancient remedy that has been used in Eastern culture for centuries to maintain oral health and is still used today to whiten teeth.

How it works: The charcoal will whiten your teeth by removing plaque, stains and bacteria, revealing a white and clean surface of the enamel on your teeth.

How to use it: Use this treatment once a day, three days in a row, as soon as you notice that your teeth are turning yellowish. You can brush your teeth with activated charcoal or rinse your mouth with it, especially if you have sensitive teeth, in which case it is better to avoid brushing and try the gargle option.

How to whiten teeth with activated charcoal:

• Dip a slightly damp toothbrush into activated charcoal powder or sprinkle one activated charcoal capsule on the bristles.


• Brush your teeth for about two minutes


• Rinse your mouth thoroughly until no charcoal remains on your teeth.

Note: You will need a different toothbrush than your everyday toothbrush as the charcoal will stain it.

2. Baking soda and hydrogen peroxide

Baking soda is a bleaching and cleaning agent that works well to remove plaque stains and bacteria from teeth. I use it periodically to whiten my teeth as I have seen really impressive results.

Hydrogen peroxide also cleans and whitens, and it helps dilute the baking soda in a tooth-friendly way.

How it works: The small particles in baking soda remove plaque, bacteria, and clean stains from tooth enamel.

How to use it: Use the mixture no more than three times a week. Always make sure to dilute baking soda with 3% hydrogen peroxide. Baking soda is very abrasive and too much or too harsh can erode tooth enamel.

3. Brush your teeth with turmeric

Surprisingly, a bright yellow spice like turmeric can whiten your teeth. Research has shown that turmeric helps prevent and fight plaque, reduce inflammation in the gums, and kill harmful bacteria. We have already written in detail about such cleaning in the article STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO WHITENING TEETH WITH TURMERIC .

How it works: The antimicrobial and antibacterial properties of turmeric help remove impurities and keep teeth whiter.

How to use it: Turmeric is non-abrasive and it's pretty safe, so you can use it a few times a week or when you notice stains or yellowing on your teeth.

Briefly, the method is:

• Dip a wet toothbrush into turmeric powder.


• Brush your teeth for about two minutes


• Then leave it for another three minutes.


• Rinse your mouth thoroughly until there is no turmeric left on your teeth.

Note: You will need a different toothbrush than your everyday toothbrush as the turmeric will stain it.

4. Rinse with apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is used for a lot of things , especially when it comes to natural health and beauty, but did you know that it can also beautify your smile? Apple cider vinegar has powerful antimicrobial properties that help remove stains and plaque from your teeth.

How it works: The cleaning properties of apple cider vinegar are great at removing bad bacteria from your mouth and helping to whiten your teeth.

How to use it: You can use it daily, just as a rinse, however, since it is very acidic, make sure you dilute it in the right proportions to protect your enamel. Also, never use this rinse immediately after eating, wait at least 30 minutes.

The method is:

• Dilute one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in 1 cup of water.


• Rinse your teeth for 2 minutes.


• Rinse your mouth thoroughly with water.

5. Banana Peel Tooth Scrub

How! The next time you eat a banana, use the peel as well to make your smile shine white. Banana peel contains minerals such as potassium, manganese and magnesium that help whiten yellowed teeth and remove plaque. It also contains calcium, which helps remineralize your teeth and strengthen tooth enamel.

How it works: The minerals in the banana peel help strengthen and whiten your teeth, while the texture of the banana peel helps remove plaque from your teeth.

How to use it: Rubbing banana peels on your teeth is safe and non-abrasive, so you can do this once a day or whenever you notice plaque or tooth discoloration.

Scrub method:

• Peel a ripe banana and rub the peel on your teeth for 2 minutes.


• Let the banana paste stay on your teeth for another 5-10 minutes.


• Brush your teeth with a dry toothbrush for 1 minute for a better spread of the banana paste.


• Rinse thoroughly and then brush your teeth with regular toothpaste.

HOME WHITENING IS SIMPLE

Now that you know how to properly whiten your teeth at home, you no longer need to buy painful and expensive teeth whitening products.

Activated charcoal, baking soda, turmeric, apple cider vinegar, and banana are safe and natural ways to whiten your teeth at home, but it's also important that you practice good oral hygiene and eat mineral-rich foods. Avoid bad habits and enjoy your long lasting and bright smile.