Yellow teeth cause embarrassment. Every single person would like to have a sparkling set of white teeth and look more attractive, healthy and young. That is why cosmetic industry is earning billion dollars by introducing anti-staining and tooth whitening products every now and then. But these whitening tooth paste have been criticized by researchers. According to them, they contain harmful abrasive particles which can wear away the tooth enamel and they even say that the most common bleaching agent used in these pastes are hydrogen peroxide which can be carcinogenic and weaken your teeth. Professional treatments like laser teeth whitening processes are not only expensive but may also have its own side effects. They often make your teeth sensitive.
Home Remedies For Pearly White Teeth
If your teeth has become yellow due to excessive consumption of tobacco, tea, coffee or smoking or due to aging and the yellow tinge in your teeth is bothering you, try these simple home remedies to restore the whiteness of your teeth gradually.
Baking Soda
Baking soda, which is a common house hold ingredient, can do wonders to whiten yellow teeth. By removing the plaque, it can make your teeth pearly white. Take ½ tsp of baking soda and add ½ tsp water to make a paste. Apply the paste on your tooth brush and brush your teeth for 1-2 minutes. Do repeat brushing with baking soda every alternative day for two weeks. Gradually, cut back to once in a week or once in 15 days. Brushing too frequently with baking soda can strip the enamel of your teeth due to its abrasive properties. Also keep on brushing your teeth with your regular toothpaste to fight bacteria, gum disease and cavities. For more convincing results, you can use 2-3 drops of lemon juice or white vinegar instead of water. Lemon juice or white vinegar also acts as natural bleaching agent.
Holy Basil
Holy basil is effective remedy for whitening yellow teeth. The leaves of holy basil contain whitening power and also offer protection against dental problem like pyorrhea. To remove yellow stain from your teeth, dry some basil leaves in the sun; powder them and brush your teeth with this powder. You can also add few drops of mustard oil in basil powder and brush your teeth.
Vinegar And Salt
Combination of salt and vinegar is another good remedy for removing yellow tinge from your teeth. To whiten your teeth,, add a pinch of salt in half tsp vinegar. Brush your teeth with this solution and rinse your mouth with water. Gradually all stains will be gone and you will get pearly white teeth.
Charcoal
Crush a charcoal and make powder. Mix this powder with your regular paste and brush your teeth. Another way you can use charcoal is by mixing charcoal powder with a pinch of salt and a drop of water. Brush your teeth using your finger with charcoal paste. Charcoal contains a crystal based chemical which will whiten your teeth within a week.
Orange Peel
Orange peel is another effective remedy for whitening your teeth. Crush orange peel to create powder; rub this powder on your teeth slowly using your finger. Leave it for 10-15 minutes and rinse your mouth. Instead of orange peel powder, you can use fresh orange peel also. Using this remedy on regular basis for a week or two will restore whiteness of teeth.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Rinsing your mouth with diluted apple cider vinegar before going to bed will not only whiten your teeth but will also help to get rid of bad breath.
Margosa
Margosa or neem leaves contain antiseptic properties that help to destroy microorganisms and keep your teeth healthy and strong. To whiten your teeth, crush 5-6 neem leaves; add few drop of lemon juice and rub your teeth with this paste. Follow this process everyday for a week to see convincing results. Neem twigs are used to brush teeth in India to get healthy white teeth.
Banana Peel
Rub banana peel on your teeth to remove stains from your teeth and make them white.
Strawberries
Strawberries are rich in vitamin C and can very well restore the whiteness of your teeth when used regularly. Either apply strawberry pulp directly to the teeth or rub your teeth gently to remove yellow tinge or add some baking soda to the pulp. After brushing, rinse your mouth thoroughly. Continue doing this for two weeks to get positive results.
Raw Fruits And Veggies
Biting raw veggies like cucumber, carrots and raw fruits like apple can also make your teeth strong and white by scrubbing and removing the plaque that stick to your teeth and discolor them.
Along with using these simple remedies, take good care of your teeth by regularly brushing and flossing your teeth at least twice daily.
These are such an informative tips can be use to get rid of yellow teeth.thanks for sharing such an informative post on it. Surely will use the tips mention in this post.