18 April, 2010

Teeth Whitening Using Baking Soda and Hydrogen Peroxide

Baking soda is known to help make teeth appear whiter since it helps to scrub the surface of the teeth without damaging tooth enamel. This is one of the reasons why many toothpastes advertise their baking soda content. A simple home remedy is to mix baking soda with hydrogen peroxide and use this mixture as a toothpaste. The hydrogen peroxide acts as a bleaching agent, and it also helps break down stain-absorbing particles between teeth, allowing them to be easily rinsed away.

•Add a few drops of hydrogen peroxide into a small cup.
•Add one tablespoon of baking soda.
•Mix together until a paste is created.
•Add some of the paste onto your toothbrush, and brush your teeth gently.
•Rinse your mouth, and then brush your teeth using a regular toothpaste with fluoride.

Use this remedy once per week, and you should start to see results within one month. It is important to avoid using this remedy on a daily basis, since the abrasive properties of baking soda can wear down the enamel on your teeth.

Teeth Whitening by Rinsing with Water

Rinsing your mouth with water right after you drink soda, coffee, tea, or any flavored and colored drink is one of the best teeth whitening remedies. This prevents the color from building up in your teeth, which is one of the leading causes of yellow stained teeth. Brushing your teeth after every meal is an even better idea, but water is excellent since it is much more convenient than carrying around a toothbrush.

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