Best Natural Homemade Teeth Whitening Ideas

When it comes to whitening teeth, we are always on the hunt for good homemade tips that work. You will find lots of inexpensive ways to keep your pearlies white and bright.

Coconut Oil Pulling is an ancient remedy and a good place to start if you are serious about the health of your mouth.

18 Teeth Whitening Remedies

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Let’s start with this excellent infographic Remedy Land that outlines 18 ways that you can achieve bright pearly whites.

We have tried the strawberries and rubbing the banana peels on our teeth and had great success. There are other options too that they recommend including baking soda that is very effective and to stifle the stains, why not use a straw to lessen contact.

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Natural Teeth Whitening That Works

1. Brush teeth with Baking Soda and Hydrogen Peroxide

2. Brush teeth after meals with Baking Soda

3. Eat Strawberries and Raw, Water Rich Vegetables

4. Rub Apple Cider Vinegar on Teeth with Cloth and then Rinse.

5. Oil Pull with Coconut Oil

6. Rub Lemon Rinds on Teeth

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Natural Teeth Whitening Video Tutorial

Did you know you can whiten your teeth naturally with Turmeric and Coconut Oil? It is all natural and Turmeric has long been used in traditional Indian Ayurvedic toothpaste.

Carbamide peroxide, the whitening agent in most bleaches can irritate gums. This can make the teeth brittle and chalky. The Video shows a demonstration of Turmeric whitening and an honest opinion of the results. Click Play above to view now ^

How To Whiten Teeth With Baking Soda

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This Infographic from 1800 Remedies shows a number of ways to use Baking Soda for teeth whitening. By adding it to your toothpaste, you will notice a change in the color within a short period of time.

A lot of the commercial toothpaste charge a lot of money for this added ingredient. You don’t need to pay those prices, simply make your own at home.

Baking Soda and Hydrogen Peroxide

Add ¼ cup hydrogen peroxide, 2 tbsp. baking soda, and ¼ cup strong mouthwash to one cup of water. Swish in your mouth for 1 full minute. Rinse well.

Make your own whitening toothpaste by combining 2 tbsp. baking soda, 2 tbsp. hydrogen peroxide, ½ tsp. of table salt and a dab of regular toothpaste.

Brush for at least two minutes and clean off well with warm water. Brush again with regular toothpaste. You may use this safely once a week.

Baking Soda and Strawberries

According to Adina Carrel, DMD, a private dentist at Manhattan Dental Arts in New York, an inexpensive and effective remedy uses malic acid to help whiten teeth.

The word acid may worry you, but this acid is made when combining baking soda and strawberries, so it is safe to use at home.

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Crush one large strawberry, and mix with ½ tsp.of baking soda until blended. Use a soft toothbrush to spread this mixture evenly across your teeth. Leave on for 5 minutes, followed by brushing with regular toothpaste. Rinse thoroughly.

Only use this once per week, as Dr. Carrel cautions that using this too often could damage the enamel on your teeth.

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How To Oil Pull with Coconut Oil

1. Take 1 Tablespoon of Coconut Oil
2. Put the Oil in your mouth
3. Gently swish around for 20 minutes
4. Spit it out careful not to swallow – do not gargle
5. Brush Teeth as usual

Here’s another great idea from Top 10 home remedies shows you how to use baking soda on your toothbrush for plaque removal. This may be simple, but it really works.

Be sure that you use this technique gently at all times to avoid damage to your teeth.

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