Natural

Ever since the inception of cosmetic bleaching, consumers have been obsessed with finding a cheap alternative for natural teeth whitening that has the same professional results and sometimes at the expense of safety. Using the word ‘natural’ suggest’s that the whitening of teeth occurs through no means of additional products or procedures, but in todays society it simply means ways of whitening teeth without going to a specialist or using related products. Natural teeth whitening can be attained by using everyday products that you may have at home or can buy from the supermarket.

The secret to ‘DIY’ natural teeth whitening is found in Malic Acid, which works like an astringent to remove discolouration from the surface of the teeth. Malic acid can be found in many household items;

Baking Soda – the use of baking soda as a form of natural teeth whitening has been around for many years. The process invloves brushing your teeth with baking soda. The soda is mixed with the toothpaste to effectively remove stains and kill bacteria that cause plaque.

Lemon juice – using the skin of a lemon across the teeth is one of the most widespread methods for natural teeth whitening but unfortunately it’s one of the worst. Due to the fact the citric acid in the lemon removes the natural calcium from the tooth. This results in speeding up the decaying process. Generally not considered a good idea.

Strawberries – sticking with the theme of fruit, strawberries offer another natural teeth whitening solution. This involves brushing your teeth with strawberries after mushing them into a pulp. the result safe similar to Lemon juice but so are the side effects – mainly acid erosion and seeds damaging the gums.

Wood Ash (Lye) – potassium hydroxide found in hardwood ash acts as a bleaching agent and will whiten teeth. This must taste disgusting and will certainly harm the tooth enamel over time. It’s an idea…but not a good one.

Peroxide – the peroxide you can buy over the counter is very week in comparison to the peroxide you find in branded teeth whitening products, so it’s difficult to predict results. Gargling the peroxide is the most effective way to achieve the natural teeth whitening solution you desire.

Baking soda & peroxide – this has to be considered the best home remedy out there, even the founder of the International Dental Health Foundation Dr.Paul Keyes supports this process of natural teeth whitening. By brushing with baking soda and gargling with peroxide, you to achieve the hollywood smile at virtually no cost.