Yellow teeth are caused by many things like the food and drinks we consume that either stains the teeth or eats away at the enamel in our teeth to reveal the yellow dentin underneath. It could also be because of genetics or poor dental hygiene. Whatever the reason, yellow teeth is abhorred in a cosmetic driven world where white teeth are valued as much as one’s hair or face. People spend a lot of money on teeth whitening products and procedures when they could actually use simple home remedies that are cheap and easy to make and use. They won’t give you the white teeth that looks like it got the life bleached out of them, but it will give you healthier and natural white teeth that is indicative of healthy teeth and gums.
Here are the three remedies that you should try for healthier and naturally white teeth. 1. Baking Soda and Lemon Juice paste: Baking soda is mildly abrasive and alkaline which balances out the acidity of the lemon juice which is well known for its bleaching properties. Just mix in a couple of teaspoons of baking soda with lemon juice to make a paste. Wipe away any moisture (saliva) from your teeth and apply the paste on your teeth with your toothbrush. Leave the paste on for 1 minute and rinse it out. Don’t keep it on for too long and do it only a few times a week. Incredibly simple, isn’t it? 2. Strawberry, Salt and Baking Soda Scrub Strawberries are high in Vitamin C, which can help break-down plaque that is causing your teeth to look yellow.
It also has an enzyme called malic acid, which may help to remove surface stains. The salt acts as an abrasive portion of the paste, physically scrubbing the teeth free from staining substances lodged in our teeth. You can opt to leave out the baking soda if you want. Just mash 1-3 strawberries in a cup with a pinch of sea salt and half a teaspoon of baking soda. Wipe moisture from teeth and apply the mix with your toothbrush. Leave it on for 5 minutes and rinse. You can do this every night.
