Everyone desires to have a great smile, to show off their gleaming white teeth. However, it is increasingly the case that regular toothpastes are no longer capable of giving people that shiny and bright smile, and more and more people are turning to various methods of teeth whitening in order to perfect their smile.
Today, a lot of people are spending upwards of $100’s of dollars on different teeth whitening techniques. Some people even resort to surgical treatment to get whiter teeth. However, more and more people are looking for cheaper, natural ways of regaining the bright, shiny white teeth. In essence, tooth whitening is a process to lighten the color of the teeth, without taking away any of the tooth surface. It will not completely whiten the whole set of teeth; it will just lighten the existing color of the teeth, and remove away any grime as result of smoking, and natural ageing.
There are 2 home remedies which I can recommend to readers which I have tried. These methods may sound basic, but they work, and are very cheap to implement.
a. Bi-carbonate paste combined with water.
The first method is to mix a bi-carbonate soda paste (this can be purchased at drug stores or at any supermarket). Some people still buy them to be used for whitening teeth – in fact a number of ‘teeth whitening’ toothpastes still contain this as the main active ingredient. If you mix the paste with water, and gurgle it around your mouth on a regular basis, you will begin to notice a difference, even after just a few days. The solution removes stains from the surface of the teeth, and leaves teeth whiter and shinier.
b. Lemon juice paste and salt.
The second method is even simpler. Mixing lemon juice and salt is especially good for removing the yellowish tint of the teeth, which is often associated with smoking. This has proved successful for many people. If you apply this mixture on the teeth, and leave it there for a few minutes, the teeth start to whiten because of the acidic content of the lemon juice paste. If done regularly, the dull, yellowish color of the teeth is eradicated, and you will get whiter teeth.