Your smile is special, but you do not want it to be special for the wrong reasons, like unsightly stains. You want your smile to be memorable because it is stunning, and you can do this by using natural solutions that might make your smile bright and white.
1. Try Pineapple
Hopefully, you only have to deal with surface stains, or natural remedies might not work. Deep-rooted stains or cracks on your teeth will have to be addressed by a professional like those at Guerra Dental, a Colorado Springs dentistry.
Pineapples might help with surface stains because they contain bromelain. This enzyme is powerful enough to break down the bond that stains have to your teeth. Eat a few slices from time to time, or dip a clean brush in pineapple juice, and hit those problem areas.
2. Turmeric Might do the Trick
Sure, turmeric is a spice that you might use from time to time, but it is a very effective cleaner since it is naturally abrasive and also contains curcumin. The abrasiveness should help lift stains while the curcumin will help remineralize the teeth. Remineralized teeth stand a stronger chance against stains and bacteria.
All you have to do is make a paste-like concoction using a few drops of raw, unfiltered coconut oil and a teaspoon of turmeric. Then brush your teeth, and rinse as normal.
3. Baking Soda and a Little Water
Perhaps one of the easiest ways to deal with stains is with baking soda. Just add water to a little baking soda to make it paste-like. Baking soda is just as abrasive as turmeric, so it should lift stains.
It should be noted that baking soda also neutralizes acids; these acids could wreak havoc on your teeth's enamel.
4. Strawberries Might Help
Strawberries contain malic acid, which helps loosen up the bond that stains have to your teeth, making the stains easier to remove. Malic acid also triggers the production of saliva, which helps remove stains, kill bacteria, and remineralize your teeth.
Using the strawberry is as simple as removing the crown, mashing the fruit, and using the paste like you would your own toothpaste. The little seeds are abrasive too, so that should be helpful.
5. Get Pearly Whites with Charcoal
Another interesting solution to stained teeth is activated charcoal. The preparation is similar to some of the concoctions before. This charcoal usually comes in pill form, which you can crush into powder; then just add a little water to make a paste.
This works because it is abrasive but also because it is highly absorbent due to its microporosity, making it a good bacteria and stain molecule remover.
Hopefully, some of these solutions deal with your surface stains. Keep in mind that deep stains will need to be handled by a professional; you may need teeth whitening or veneers.
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