Tasty Natural Teeth Whitening Treatments

If you're a coffee drinker or have just stopped smoking, you may be looking for a way to whiten your teeth that will be both effective and affordable. You can use items that you use at home every, including foods that are good for your body as well. There are several remedies you can try at home that will give you the pearly whites you want in a matter of weeks. Here are a few suggestions you may want to try:

1. Mash up a few strawberries and use the berries as a toothpaste. The citric acid in the strawberries will help to rid your teeth of plaque and impurities, and the salicylate content in strawberries has an antibacterial effect as well. You can do this about every other day, and you should see results in about two weeks or so.
2. Crushed walnut keeps your teeth from yellowing as well, and is a natural tooth cleanser. Eating walnuts a few times a week will also help to keep your breath fresh. You may want to eat a cup of walnuts after brushing with your strawberry paste for a winning smile-and a healthy snack.
3. Once you've finished eating an orange, take the inside of the peel and rub it across your teeth. If you do this every day, you should see a definite difference in your teeth in about a week.
4. You can also try brushing your teeth with sage, a seasoning you should be able to find at most grocery stores. Right after brushing, you'll notice that your teeth have a certain sparkle to them. It may be a good idea to alternate brushing with sage with brushing with strawberry paste.

In addition to these cheap, healthy ways to whiten your teeth, you can also use baking soda and table salt mixed together for a bacteria free mouth and sparking teeth. You can also mix baking soda with hydrogen peroxide and let the mixture sit on your teeth for a few seconds before brushing it off.

To keep your breath extra fresh while you're trying out these teeth whitening methods, be sure to take some of the fruits with you to eat during the day. Having an orange or strawberries for a snack will keep your breath pleasant, as well as kiwi and other fibrous foods, such as raw veggies and potatoes. You may also want to take a probiotic during the process as well, so that your breath will be fresh and your body's systems will be functioning properly. Happy whitening!