Natural teeth whitening has become increasingly popular recently, especially for home teeth whitening. White teeth are a sign of our health and how much we care about ourselves. So what will help for a good result? Let's take a look.
1. Eat crunchy foods
Many fruits and vegetables such as apples, carrots, celery or pears are naturally clean and whiten teeth due to their acidic nature. If you follow a natural diet, you will most likely already consume a reasonable amount of fruits and vegetables, but keep in mind that you must eat them in their whole natural form to achieve the desired effect of whiter teeth. So bite into an apple instead of cutting it with a knife or frequently mashing it in a blender or juicer. Always rinse your mouth with a little clean water after eating to neutralise acids and sugar that could attack tooth enamel.
2. Choosing the right toothbrush
When choosing the right toothbrush, pay attention to the softness and number of bristles. The evenness of the bristles is another key to a successful journey towards a whiter smile. For example, the LYSS premium toothbrush ranks as one of the finest on the market. Thanks to its number of bristles, it has the power to reach every corner of your mouth.
3. Eat leafy and dark green vegetables
All leafy greens like lettuce or spinach and dark green vegetables like broccoli or kale contain mineral compounds that form a layer that coats and protects your teeth against stains.
4. Eat more strawberries
Strawberries contain malic acid, which removes staining on the surface of your teeth. In addition, their texture helps us to polish the enamel, which is then brighter and has a smoother appearance. To increase the effects of strawberries as a natural teeth whitener, you can literally brush your teeth with them, then rinse your mouth with clean water and then brush your teeth with your favourite toothpaste. However, it is recommended that you apply this method only once in a while to avoid damaging your tooth enamel by frequent scrubbing.
5. Cleaning your teeth with a banana peel
Take a piece of banana peel and brush your teeth with the inner white side for about two minutes. The minerals from the peel such as potassium, magnesium and manganese will be absorbed into your teeth and whiten them. Repeat brushing every day until you are happy with the shade. You'll see the first results surprisingly soon.
6. Coconut oil
Few people know that coconut oil holds tremendous power. Not only does it reduce gingivitis and tooth infections with regular use because of its antimicrobial and disinfectant properties, but brushing your teeth with coconut oil is also very effective in whitening them. You can apply the solidified oil to a toothbrush (a few drops in liquid form) and brush your teeth in the usual way, or put a tablespoon of coconut oil in your mouth and run your tongue around your teeth on all sides for 5 to 20 minutes, depending on your stamina, or drip it on a clean cloth and polish your teeth with it. It's up to you.
7. Brushing with a piece of charcoal
Wood ash generally cleans very well, and few people know that it can be used effectively against yellowing teeth. Take a piece of charcoal (a carbonised material obtained by heating wood) and rub it on your teeth. Rub the resulting mass (ash with saliva) gently over the teeth for about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Be careful not to scrub your gums. Then rinse with water and brush and brush as usual. If you have access to an open fire and ashes, use this method as often as you need.
8. Cleaning with pomegranate juice
The juice is rich in antioxidants and can help remove stains from your teeth. Dip your toothbrush in natural fresh pomegranate juice and brush your teeth with it, then rinse well with clean water and brush as usual.
9. How about a good quality cheese or a starter?
The latest scientific evidence shows that hard cheese and sour products contain minerals that strengthen teeth and improve their appearance. These minerals include calcium and phosphorus, which increase tooth enamel. With stronger enamel, your teeth will be better able to resist staining and weakening from other foods. Vegan options for calcium sources include: dark green vegetables (broccoli, kale, spinach), poppy seeds, hazelnuts and walnuts, almonds, cashews, Brazil nuts, sesame and sunflower seeds, lentils, orange and carrot juice, sprouts, parsley, chives, watercress, oatmeal and bran. Sources of phosphorus are sprouts and nuts.
10. Brush your teeth after every meal and drink
The best way, but not always the easiest, is to brush your teeth after every meal or drink. This requires a lot of persistence and can be a little difficult in many situations. Most foods don't stain teeth, but if you drink coffee, tea, smoke or eat a lot of fruit, especially brightly coloured fruit (blueberries, blackcurrants, but also other types that have acids in them), regular brushing is the best prevention of yellowing and weakening teeth. If not after every meal and drink, at least as often as possible.
11. Drink through a straw
Even if you consume an all-natural diet, the beverages you drink tend to stain your teeth. To prevent unnecessary staining, use a straw as often as possible. This way your teeth will be less exposed to drinks with harmful substances (acids, sugars, dyes, ...) and will stay whiter.
12. Avoid sodas
Avoid sodas that contain acids such as phosphoric acid, citric acid, malic acid and tartaric acid, which can attack and weaken your enamel, which will then be more prone to discolouration. These are mainly cola drinks and coloured sweetened sodas - always keep an eye on the ingredients.
A sparkling white smile is something that is highly valued in every day and age and gives us more confidence and more joy, as knowing we have beautiful teeth makes us more inclined to smile more often, thereby healing our body and soul and prolonging our lives. In all cases of the above methods, just be guided by yourself, the condition of your teeth and your own feeling. However, the basic rule in any case is to rinse your mouth frequently with clean water and use natural toothpastes without drastic whitening chemicals. More than white teeth, however, is our overall health and the well-being we spread within and around us.
