How to Get White Teeth

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Title: How to Get White Teeth

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how to whiten your teeth

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Teeth whitening

In 2015, Americans alone spent over 11 billion
on teeth whitening, including over 1.4 billion
on at-home whitening products.
There are plenty of products to choose from when
it comes to whitening your teeth.
However, most whitening products use chemicals to
bleach your teeth, which concerns many people.
If you want whiter teeth, but also want to avoid
the chemicals, then this article lists many
options that are both natural and safe.

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What Causes Teeth to Look Yellow?

There are multiple factors that cause teeth to
become dull and lose their bright, white sparkle.
Certain foods can stain your enamel, which is the
outermost layer of your teeth. Additionally,
plaque build-up on your teeth can cause them to
look yellow.
This type of discoloration can usually be treated
with regular cleaning and whitening remedies.
However, sometimes teeth look yellow because the
hard enamel has eroded away, revealing the dentin
underneath. Dentin is a naturally yellow, bony
tissue that lies underneath the enamel.
Here are 7 simple ways you can naturally whiten
your teeth.

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1. Try Oil Pulling

Oil pulling is a traditional Indian folk remedy
meant to improve oral hygiene and remove toxins
from the body.
The practice involves swishing oil around in your
mouth to remove bacteria, which can turn into
plaque and cause your teeth to look yellow.
Traditionally, Indians used sunflower or sesame
oil for oil pulling, but any oil will work.
Coconut oil is a popular choice because it has a
pleasant taste and offers many additional health
benefits.
Coconut oil is also high in lauric acid, which is
known for its ability to reduce inflammation and
kill bacteria.
A few studies have shown that daily oil pulling
effectively reduces bacteria in the mouth, along
with plaque and gingivitis.

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2. Brush With Baking Soda

Baking soda has natural whitening properties,
which is why it's a popular ingredient in
commercial toothpaste.
It's a mild abrasive that can help scrub away
surface stains on teeth.
Additionally, baking soda creates an alkaline
environment in your mouth, which prevents
bacteria from growing.
This is not a remedy that will whiten your teeth
overnight, but you should notice a difference in
the appearance of your teeth over time.
Science has not yet proven that brushing with
plain baking soda will whiten your teeth, but
several studies show that toothpaste with baking
soda has a significant whitening effect.

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3. Use Hydrogen Peroxide

Hydrogen peroxide is a natural bleaching agent
that also kills bacteria in your mouth.
In fact, people have been using hydrogen peroxide
for years to disinfect wounds because of its
ability to kill bacteria.
Many commercial whitening products contain
hydrogen peroxide, although at a much higher
concentration than you will use.
Unfortunately, there aren't any studies to show
the effects of rinsing or brushing with hydrogen
peroxide alone, but several studies have analyzed
commercial toothpastes containing peroxide.
One study found that a toothpaste containing
baking soda and 1 hydrogen peroxide led to
significantly whiter teeth

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4. Use Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar has been used for centuries
as a disinfectant and natural cleaning product.
Acetic acid, which is the main active ingredient
in apple cider vinegar, effectively kills
bacteria. The antibacterial property of vinegar
is what makes it useful for cleaning your mouth
and whitening your teeth.
One study performed on cow teeth found that apple
cider vinegar does have a bleaching effect on
teeth. However, they also found that vinegar may
soften the teeth.
The acetic acid in vinegar has the potential to
erode the enamel on your teeth. For this reason,
you should not use apple cider vinegar every day.
You should also limit the amount of time that
apple cider vinegar is in contact with your teeth.

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5. Use Fruits and Vegetables

A diet high in fruits and vegetables may be good
for both your body and your teeth.
While they're no substitute for brushing your
teeth, crunchy, raw fruits and vegetables can
help rub plaque away as you chew.
In particular, strawberries and pineapple are two
fruits that have been claimed to help whiten your
teeth.

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6. Prevent Tooth Stains Before They Happen

Your teeth naturally yellow as you age, but there
are some things you can do to prevent stains on
your teeth.
Limit Staining Foods and Beverages
Coffee, red wine, soda and dark berries are
infamous for staining teeth.
Limit Sugar in Your Diet
If you want whiter teeth, cut back on your sugar
intake.
Get Plenty of Calcium in Your Diet
Some tooth discoloration is caused by enamel
eroding away and exposing the dentin underneath,
which is yellow in color. Therefore, anything you
do to strengthen the enamel of your teeth will
help keep your teeth pearly white.

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7. Don't Underestimate the Value of Brushing
and Flossing

While some tooth discoloration comes naturally
with age, it is largely a result of plaque
build-up.
Regular brushing and flossing can help your teeth
stay white by reducing bacteria in your mouth and
preventing plaque build-up.
Toothpaste gently rubs out stains on your teeth,
and flossing removes bacteria that lead to
plaque.
Regular dental cleanings can also help your teeth
stay clean and white.

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