Make Over Your Smile At Home Using These Natural Ingredients

If your teeth are too sensitive to have them professionally whitened, then you will be happy to know that there are some simple things you can do at home to whiten your teeth and improve your smile. 

Follow these steps to make over your smile at home using safe and natural ingredients:

Brush Your Teeth with a Baking Soda and Salt Mixture

Both salt and baking soda are abrasives that can be used to safely deep clean your teeth. Mix equal parts table salt and baking soda in a small dish. Wet your toothbrush and apply a small amount of toothpaste on its bristles. Dip your toothbrush into the abrasive mixture and brush your teeth. Take extra time and care to brush each individual tooth with the mixture to scrub off any surface stains. Once you have finished brushing, rinse your mouth out with warm water.

Floss Your Teeth

After brushing, floss your teeth as you normally would. If you have teeth that are closely spaced, you should use a waxed floss to make the job easier. Flossing will remove any plaque and food particles that your toothbrush may have missed between your teeth. 

Naturally Whiten Your Teeth with a Paste Made of Strawberries

Strawberries contain a natural acid that is very effective at removing stains from dental enamel. To use strawberries to whiten your teeth, you need to place a few ripe berries into a small dish and mash them with a fork. Mash the strawberries until they form a paste that can be applied to your teeth.

Using a cotton swab or your toothbrush, apply the strawberry paste to your teeth. Let the berries sit on the surface of your teeth for a few minutes and then rinse out your mouth with some cold water. To neutralize the acid and remove the fruit sugars from your teeth, you should brush again using the toothpaste and baking soda mixture that you used in the first step.

Preventing Future Staining 

Finally, even though you can always whiten your teeth, it is much better if you avoid staining them in the first place. To do this, you should avoid drinking coffee, tea, and red wine. When you do drink one of these enamel-staining liquids, you should always brush your teeth when you have finished. You should also avoid smoking because it will cause your teeth to turn yellow, and tobacco stains are hard to remove from your teeth once they have taken hold in the enamel.

For additional help, contact a group like Bristol Dental Group.

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