7 Foods That Brighten Your Smile Naturally
Coffee, tea, red wine and some soda can all stain your teeth and darken your smile. But there are some everyday foods that can actually help whiten your teeth over time. They’re not as thoroughly effective as professional teeth whitening products—but they are cheap and natural. And that should leave you smiling.
- Seeds and Nuts
For a natural tooth exfoliator, try seeds and nuts. The abrasive texture of sunflower seeds, almonds, walnuts, and cashews works to remove surface stains.
2. Strawberries
Don't let the red color fool you. Malic acid, a chief component of strawberries, acts as a natural astringent to remove surface tooth discoloration. No matter how you eat them, you’ll be whitening your smile in the process. Try mashing up strawberries and rubbing them on your teeth. Leave for five minutes then rinse with water and brush and floss as usual.
2. Apples, celery and carrots
These healthy fruits and veggies act like natural stain removers by increasing saliva production, which serves as the mouth's self-cleaning agent. They also may kill bacteria that causes bad breath, and their crunch factor works to scrub teeth clean. If your teeth are not as white as you would like them to be, call our clinic for professional teeth whitening in Kew & Deepdene today.
3. Oranges and pineapples
Eating tart fruits such as oranges and pineapples may cause the mouth to produce more saliva, which washes teeth clean naturally. Beware of using lemons directly on teeth, because too much acidity can damage teeth. We welcome patients from Mont Albert & Camberwell for professional teeth whitening, call us today!
4. Baking soda
One 2008 study found toothpastes that contain baking soda — long considered a tooth-whitening home remedy — do a better job of removing plaque than toothpastes without the ingredient. Switch up your morning routine and try brushing with baking soda, which acts like a bleaching agent on teeth. The "soda" — which is actually a form of salt — in this pantry staple scrubs off plaque and surface stains.
5. Yogurt, milk and cheese
Dairy products contain lactic acid, which may help protect teeth against decay. A study in the journal Dentistry found kids who ate yogurt four times per week had less tooth decay than kids who didn't eat yogurt. Researchers think proteins in yogurt may bind to teeth and prevent them from attack by harmful acids that cause cavities. Hard cheeses are best for whitening, since they help remove food particles as well. To achieve 3 or even 4 shades whiter, contact Tower Dental for professional teeth whitening in Kew & Deepdene.
6. Broccoli
High-fiber, coarse foods act as scrubbing agents for teeth. Toss them on your salad for a quick, natural mid-day brush.
7. Pears
The flesh of this sweet, delicious fruit helps neutralize the acid in your mouth that causes decay.
Eating a healthy diet helps your teeth and is great for your overall health. However if you would like to learn about how we can help whiten your teeth professionally, please call our Tower Dental clinic in Balwyn on (03) 9817 7144 today. We’re only minutes away from Surrey Hills & Hawthorn.