Unconventional Ways to Achieve Best Teeth Whitening at Home

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There are people who are blessed with the perfect set of white teeth devoid of even a single scar or stain.

They brush just once a day and yet, their teeth look almost as if they have been cosmetically constructed to perfection.

But there are others who brush 5 to 6 times a day and still have yellow stained teeth. Blame it on genetics or excessive coffee drinking or the unmonitored use of antibiotics, some stains are almost impossible to remove.

This is where teeth whitening comes into the picture. With whitening methods, almost anyone can have that perfect celebrity smile.

Professional whitening is expensive ($1000 per session) and not many people can afford it. There are several teeth whitening products available over the counter too.

But today, we will discuss about some unconventional methods in which you can whiten your teeth.

Rub the Peel: Rubbing the inside of a lemon peel is considered to be one of the most effective ways of whitening teeth. Its easy too. Just squeeze out a slice of lime completely and then rub the inside of the peel on your teeth. However, lemon is acidic and prolonged usage can cause significant damage. So, use only once or twice a month.

Activated Charcoal: Charcoal was first used in the 1800s for dental care. It may sound strange as to how can a substance like charcoal clean and whiten your teeth. But the fact is charcoal has many advantages, as it is improves the pH balance in your mouth and prevents the buildup of cavities and gingivitis. The charcoal is powdered and applied with a tooth brush before brushing the teeth. As it has abrasive texture it scrubs and cleans the surface of the teeth and removes all the stains and at the same time it pulls out the toxins and kills the bacteria that causes cavities. Activated charcoal is available readily in most pharmacies and local stores. If you have trouble powdering the charcoal, then it is also available in capsule form. You just need to break open the capsule, remove the powder and apply on your teeth.

Oil Pulling: Once again, an age old remedy for a lot of problems, oil pulling can eliminate cavity forming bacteria and reduce superficial stains on the teeth. The procedure is easy. Just take some vegetable oil and keep swishing it in the mouth for 15 to 20 minutes everyday. By the time you spit out the oil, it will have lost its viscosity and will be water like.

These are just the tip of the iceberg. There are several other unconventional methods to whiten teeth at home. Not only are these inexpensive, these are safe and have no side effects.

Also, they are fun to try. If you haven't tried any of these before, then try them for a change and have a healthier approach to whitening teeth.