How to Whiten Your Teeth at Home | Riverside Dentist

If there is anything that we correlate with a good smile, it’s the color of the teeth. After all, we call them pearly whites for a reason. The problem with white teeth really lies in the degree you take your oral hygiene. You can brush & floss every day, but your teeth may not keep its natural sheen. You can make appointments for teeth whitening sessions, but that can get pricey. Here are six ways to DIY your smile back to brilliant:

Hydrogen peroxide and baking soda. You can find a lot of toothpastes with these ingredients, or a few drops of hydrogen peroxide into a little bit of baking soda. Apply it as you would regular toothpaste.

Strawberries and banana peels. Having these fruits handy will help brighten your smile in the most delicious way possible. Strawberries contain malic acid, fantastic at breaking down stains. So, grab a couple berries, add about a teaspoon of baking soda & rub on your teeth for 5-7 minutes. As for the banana, it’s the peel. After you brush your teeth, rub a piece of banana peel on the inside on your teeth for two minutes.

Pantry items. If you have apple cider vinegar, dilute it with water and mix it with an all-natural toothpaste. If you have discovered the many uses for coconut oil, you may also know that swishing it around in your mouth for 20 minutes helps dingy teeth; or heat a cup of coconut oil, add two teaspoons of baking soda & five to ten drops of natural spearmint essential oil. Coconut oil turns into teeth whitening enzyme when mixed with saliva, and the spearmint adds antimicrobial benefits for your gums.

For more information about DIY teeth whitening, call Dr. Middleton in Riverside, CA at (951) 688-3442 or visit www.gmdental.com.

Dr. Middleton proudly accepts patients from Riverside, Corona, San Bernardino, Redlands, Moreno Valley, Lake Elsinore and all surrounding areas.

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