It’s important to whiten your teeth, but it can be a little tricky to know just what to do. Fortunately, there are plenty of methods out there for getting rid of those pesky stains on your teeth. Whether you’re looking for a natural alternative or want something more affordable, we’ve got you covered. Here is our list of the top 10 ways to whiten your smile:
Charcoal Or Activated Charcoal Toothpaste
Charcoal is a natural ingredient that has been used for centuries to whiten teeth. It acts as an abrasive, which can remove stains and plaque from your teeth.
Charcoal can be used in toothpaste or as a powder, but it’s also an ingredient in many natural kinds of toothpaste on the market today.
Oil Pulling
Oil pulling is an ancient ayurvedic practice that has been around for thousands of years. It’s simple, but you’ll need to do it right.
To do oil pulling: Take a tablespoon or so of olive oil and swish it around your mouth for 10 minutes. While you’re doing this, don’t swallow the oil; instead, spit it out into a glass jar or cup and keep on going until all the remnants are gone (and don’t forget about those leftover bits at the bottom).
Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide is a great teeth whitener, but it’s also quite easy to use. You can use hydrogen peroxide in a variety of ways:
Mixing it with baking soda or lemon juice (1:1) will produce an effective paste that you can apply directly to your teeth or toothbrush.
To stop the bleeding on sensitive gums, dilute 1 part hydrogen peroxide with 2 parts water and gargle before brushing your mouth as though you were gargling with saltwater. This method should be used only if you’re trying to remove stains from very dark teeth; otherwise, there is no need for this remedy because the stain will wash away easily on its own after brushing with regular toothpaste!
Whitening Strips
The idea behind a whitening strip is that you put one on your teeth, wait for it to dry, and then peel it off. It’s as easy as that!
How long should you wear them? It depends on your skin type and how sensitive your gums are—but generally speaking, this method can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 3 hours. If your teeth get too sensitive while they’re drying out (which happens more often than not), try doing another session in another part of the day or even overnight at home before brushing again in the morning.*
Once all four strips have been applied and dried in place, how long before seeing results? The average person will see approximately 20% improvement after using these products daily for about two weeks. However, if you’re someone who has had bad experiences with past attempts at whitening products then don’t expect much improvement unless there was something wrong with previous products that caused damage to those areas where most plaque accumulates on teeth such as around braces or fillings.”
Baking Soda and Lemon Juice
This teeth whitening is the most basic, but also the easiest. You simply apply baking soda and lemon juice (or any other natural ingredient) to your teeth with a toothbrush, leave it on for 1 minute and rinse off as usual. This will take about 15-20 minutes depending on how long you let it sit in your mouth before rinsing off.
As an added bonus, this method has been proven to remove stains from coffee cups when used with hot water!
Strawberries and Baking Soda
You’ll need to mix together a ratio of 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda to 1 cup of strawberries, then let it sit for 10 minutes before rinsing your mouth with warm water. Repeat this process once a week and you’ll see a dramatic improvement in how white your teeth are!
Whitening Toothpaste
This is the most common method of teeth whitening, and it works by removing stains from your teeth with a gel that contains dye. The gel erodes away stains on your tooth enamel and can last up to six months before you need to reapply it. You’ll want to use this every day for at least two weeks in order to see results, but if you don’t get good results after using it for two weeks or more then try using it for only one week instead of two (or even less).
In-Office Whitening Treatment
This treatment involves an appointment at a dental office where they apply a light bleach solution directly onto your teeth before going home with them (so they know exactly where all those stains are!). This treatment usually takes about 60 minutes per visit and lasts anywhere from three days up to one month depending on how many times per week you go back for checkups—the longer these procedures take upfront means lower costs overall!
Apples, Celery, Carrots, and Strawberries
Apples, celery, and carrots are a few of the best fruits to use as a whitening agents. They’re all high in vitamin C and also contain beta-carotene (a plant pigment that can help your teeth appear whiter). Strawberries are another great option because they’re low in sugar—which means you’ll be able to brush without feeling like you’ve got cotton swabs stuck between your teeth.
Conclusion
The best teeth whitening methods that actually work are those that can be done at home. As you can see, there are many options for you to choose from! It doesn’t matter if you’re looking for something quick or more long-term, there’s always something out there that will fit the bill. If none of these options work for your needs then maybe consider visiting your dentist so they can give advice on which ones might be right or better yet go ahead and book an appointment now so they can help get rid of those unsightly stains as soon as possible!