A brighter and whiter smile is something that most people desire to have. There are so many products on the market for people who want to get their pearly whites looking their best, but the costs can seriously add up. On top of the price you’ll have to pay, there are also chemicals and other things that generally people would not want to put in their mouth. Luckily for us, there are other alternatives to getting a great smile. You can change up some of your habits, and use some natural ingredients to get your teeth at the shade you want without spending a small fortune. Follow all or some of these ideas to get your smile gleaming naturally.
- At-home Whitening Polish – Once a week, create your own tooth polish to help scrub off stains. Mix together 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, add in a small drop of essential oil–think peppermint or spearmint. Use a wet toothbrush to pick up the polish and go to work. The mixture will physically help to buff off stains and also chemically thank to a water/baking soda combination. Remember only do this once a week or less, otherwise it can be too harsh.
- Eat Smart – When you are choosing a snack, opt for foods that actually encourage production of saliva. Most fruits like strawberries and apples, and some veggies like carrots will help to create more saliva. When you produce saliva, then the bacteria in your mouth is removed more often, thus reducing stains.
There are also some veggies that help to protect your teeth from stains thanks to the natural minerals in them. Vegetables that are dark green in color–spinach, broccoli, and others–are able to give your teeth an added shield to keep the stains at bay.
Steer clear of sodas especially. The acids that are in sodas will actually wear down the enamel on your teeth, and stain them as well. If you must have a soda, then choose to use a straw. Black tea and coffee need some milk. If you like you coffee and tea fully black, then you may be getting some avoidable stains. If you add just a bit of milk to either, the formula of the beverage that causes your teeth to be stained will actually be changed reducing the stain factor.
- Natural Toothpastes Can Whiten – If you are looking to go completely all-natural when it comes to whitening your teeth, then opt for an all-natural paste. There are many natural ingredient toothpastes that will give you the same whitening benefits without harsh chemicals, so take advantage of that.
- Lipsticks Can Do the Trick - If you still feel like your teeth are not as white as you would like, then find a lipstick shade that has blue notes in the undertones. These hints of blue give the color a cool look that instantly acts as a teeth whitener.
