Teeth can appear yellow for many
reasons, but there are multiple natural ways to reverse it. Avoiding certain
foods or brushing your teeth with baking soda and hydrogen peroxide
occasionally can help in whitening your teeth. Let's first learn about the causes
of the yellowing of teeth.
What causes yellowing teeth?
● Improper oral hygiene practices
● Accumulation of plaque
● Smoking
●
Tooth injury
● Excessive consumption of beverages like coffee and tea
Natural Ways to Whiten Teeth Instantly
Brushing teeth with baking soda:-
Baking soda is a well-known
ingredient in toothpaste as it contains alkaline and natural whitening
properties that help scrub away the discoloration and yellow stains from
your teeth.
It makes an alkaline environment in
your mouth that not only helps you polish your teeth but will also fight
bacteria, remove plaque, and prevent tooth decay.
Moreover, some people worry that
baking soda is harsh and might weaken their gums and teeth, but scientific
studies suggest that baking is safe and effective in removing
tooth stains.
Coconut oil pulling:-
Coconut oil pulling is believed to
remove bacteria and plaque from the mouth, which in turn helps whiten your
teeth. Swish 2 two spoons of organic and high-quality coconut oil in your mouth
for 10 minutes, and make sure you don't swallow the oil because it contains
bacteria and is toxic to your mouth.
Spit the oil and rinse your mouth
with water, and then drink a glass of water, followed by brushing your teeth,
as you normally do in the morning.
Rubbing lemon, orange, or banana peels:-
It is believed that rubbing lemon,
orange, or banana peels on your teeth can help whiten teeth because citrus
fruit peels have compounds like d-limonene and citric acid that can effectively
whiten your teeth.
Gently rub your teeth with the
peels of any of these fruits for 2 to 3 minutes. Rinse your mouth with water
and brush your teeth afterward.
Activated charcoal:-
Activated charcoal can be
beneficial for removing stains from your teeth. Charcoal is highly absorbent
and works effectively in removing teeth pigments and stains. Not only that, it
is also said that it reduces bacteria and toxins from your mouth, which helps
you maintain good oral hygiene.
You can make a mouthwash by mixing
activated charcoal with water. Swish this solution in your mouth for 2 to 3
minutes and spit it out. Rinse your mouth thoroughly.
Scientific evidence has found
that using activated charcoal or charcoal toothpaste can whiten your teeth
within 3 to 4 weeks.