3 Ways you can whiten your teeth at home
Tired of having yellow, stained teeth? Have a look at the 3 affordable ways you can whiten your teeth at home below:
According to dentists, you should get your teeth cleaned and checked at least twice a year or every 6 months. If you’re in between dentist visits or just wish to make your teeth look more white and brighter, there are some affordable ways to whiten your teeth as well as natural home remedies you can try for a beautiful and clear smile.
Buy a UV ray teeth whitening kit
UV ray teeth whitening kits are all the rage on the internet. They mimic the teeth whitening procedure dentists offer, except they’re more affordable and are portable.
Before whitening your teeth with a home kit, it’s recommended that you see a dentist first to determine whether your gums are healthy enough for the procedure or not. This is because the gel applied to the teeth can irritate the gums, which can be problematic if you potentially have gum disease.
UV ray teeth whitening kits require you to apply a teeth whitening gel to your teeth, after which you will apply the UV light to catalyse the gel, which makes it whiten your teeth at a rapid rate.
2. Use baking soda on your teeth
Baking soda is a great natural method of whitening your teeth, especially if the idea of applying a chemical gel and using UV light doesn’t appeal to you. It has natural whitening properties, which is why it’s common to find it as an ingredient in many kinds of toothpaste.
All you have to do is mix a teaspoon of baking soda with 2 teaspoons of water to brush your teeth daily, and over time, you’ll see your teeth become whiter.
This route to whiten teeth is much slower and therefore requires more patience. An added bonus of using baking soda is that it alkalinises the mouth, which prevents bacterial growth.
3. Oil pulling
Oil pulling is an ancient Indian remedy that involves the gargling of oil to promote oral health and to detox the body.
The act of gargling oil in the mouth is said to kill bacteria, reduce plaque and gingivitis. Sunflower and sesame seed oil are the staple oils used, although any other types of oil will suffice.
Although oil pulling may not be scientifically proven to whiten teeth, many people swear by it and it’s a relatively cost-effective and harmless way of trying to whiten your teeth at home.
Consider using any one of the 3 methods above for a whiter and brighter smile, they’re cost-effective and easy to do.
