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12 Ways To Whiten Your Teeth Naturally

12 Ways To Whiten Your Teeth Naturally

Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you and having the confidence to flash your pearly whites shouldn’t be reserved to just those who can afford professional whitening. In this blog we give you some natural ways you can eat your way to whiter teeth!

1. MILK AND YOGURT

Dairy products like yogurt and milk contain lactic acid and the enamel-fortifying mineral calcium, which not only whiten teeth, but strengthen them, too.

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 2. SEEDS AND NUTS

The abrasive texture of sunflower seeds, almonds, walnuts, and cashews works to remove surface stains, kind of like an exfoliator for your teeth.

 3. APPLES

The crunchy natures of apples act as a natural abrasive that can scrub away teeth-dulling plaque.

 4. CHEESE

Now we have another excuse to eat cheese! Hard cheese is full of calcium, which strengthens teeth and gums. Casein, a milk protein found in cheese, has been shown to reduce the loss of minerals from tooth enamel.

5. CARROTS

The action of chewing raw carrots has a similar effect on your teeth as apples and will help scrub your teeth of plaque. Teeth with more plaque are more likely to develop stains.

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6. ORANGES

The flesh of this sweet, delicious fruit helps neutralize the acid in your mouth that causes decay.

7. BROCCOLI

Munching on some broccoli will increase your fibre intake which can help reduce inflammation in the mouth, while the iron in broccoli provides a wall of protection around your teeth enamel which can help prevent stains and cavities.

8. WATER

H2O keeps you hydrated and smiling bright. Sip and swish between glasses of wine and when eating dark, pigmented foods to prevent staining. Just be sure to drink still over sparkling: Bubbles can erode enamel and harm teeth.

 

9. STRAWBERRIES

Strawberries contain an enzyme called malic acid which is a natural astringent that can remove surface discolouration.

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10. BAKING SODA

Although you can’t exactly eat baking soda, brushing your teeth with toothpaste mixed with baking soda every now and again can remove plaque and brighten teeth. However, don’t use this method too often as it can be abrasive on the enamel.

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