We all dream of having perfect looking teeth, however, many people do nothing to achieve it. No one wants to feel self-conscious about their teeth. In fact, having bright-white teeth can make you look up to five years younger. Teeth can be stained for several reasons such as –
1. Food and Drink
Coffee, tea, and red wine are some major staining culprits. What do they have in common? Intense color pigments called chromogen that attach to the white, outer part of your tooth (enamel).
2. Tobacco Use
Two chemicals found in tobacco create stubborn stains: Tar and nicotine. Tar is naturally dark. Nicotine is colourless until it’s mixed with oxygen. Then, it turns into a yellowish, surface-staining substance.
3. Age
Below the hard, white outer shell of your teeth (enamel) is a softer area called dentin. Over time, the outer enamel layer gets thinner with brushing and more of the yellowish dentin shows through.
Additionally, plaque buildup on your teeth can cause them to look yellow. Bacteria and other organisms come in when you eat, drink, and breathe. Most of the time, a delicate balance is maintained in your oral ecosystem, but problems can arise when certain strains of bacteria become overabundant.
When you eat carbs and sugary foods and drinks, bacteria feed on the sugars, producing acids in the process. Those acids can cause problems like cavities, gingivitis, and other forms of tooth decay.
Tooth decay from plaque can even happen under your gums where you can’t see it, eating away at the support for your teeth.
Here are six homemade products that can brighten your teeth –
1.Powdered milk and toothpaste –
Dairy products, especially milk can significantly improve the health of your teeth. That’s because milk contains calcium and phosphorus which promotes the remineralization of tooth enamel.
2.Baking Soda and Lemon Juice
Baking soda does a great job at removing surface stains from your teeth making them way whiter as a result. Lemon contains vitamin C, which is known for lightening teeth. Lemons have antibacterial properties that kill the microorganisms living in your mouth.
3.Sea Salt, Lemon Juice, and Toothpaste
Sea salt has lots of minerals and elements like calcium, magnesium, and iron. It has anti-bacterial properties as well with which freshens your breath and protect your enamel.
4.Lemon Juice and Water
A mixture of equal part lemon juice and water will help restore whiteness to your teeth and completely disinfect your oral cavity.
5.Apple Cider Vinegar and Water
Apple cider vinegar is a highly powerful cleansing and disinfecting agent. It removes stains and kills all your bacteria in your mouth.
6.Strawberry
Pretty much everybody knows that strawberries are super delicious and healthy. But did you know that they’re great for whitening your teeth? They are acidic as they are great for whitening your teeth as well.
Focus on good hydration and a healthy diet will keep your teeth bright from inside out. Try these six homemade products for whiter teeth. All these methods must not be used at the same time. Pick one and stick to it!