where i could get the ingredients at home? thanks!
2006-10-17 21:45:26 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
It sounds gross but it works. My grandpa has used it for years and he's still got all of his real teeth and they're white. The first part isn't as bad...you just use regular old Arm and Hammer baking soda....it is non abrasive and it cleans your teeth really well....then after rinsing really well....you use apple cider vinegar.. brush your teeth and gums lightly....you'll probably want to follow up with your favorite tooth paste and mouthwash to get the vinegar taste out....it works really well and it's much much cheaper than any of that crap they sell in the stores.
2006-10-17 21:49:38 · answer #1 · answered by Bonecrusher 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Stay away from the professional teeth whitening procedures and from the whitening at home kits. They are using extremely toxic chemicals that can cause IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE TO TOOTH ENAMEL and premature tooth decay.
Check out this site: http://www.naturalwhiteteeth.net - It's about how you can whiten your teeth 100% naturally. Same results but 100% safe and 1000 times cheaper.
2014-09-16 02:23:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
everyday before you brush your teeth, mix a small amount of hydrogen peroxide 50/50 with water and use as a mouthwash, over time this will whiten your teeth, it took about 1 week to notice, but there is a difference. it also will kill bacterias on the tongue that cause bad breath!
2016-03-28 14:07:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Commercial tooth whiteners use hydrogen peroxide and
are expensive and inconvenient. A cheap and natural
tooth whitening home remedy uses few strawberries
but certain precautions have to be taken.
I found the information at http://tinyurl.com/ep7yg
2006-10-18 05:14:52 · answer #4 · answered by DIP 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use caution and a soft bristle brush with home-made teeth whitening attempts.
Here are a few home remedies for teeth whitening you could try (not all at once!):
1. Lemon Juice (either from a bottle or from a lemon) mixed with a bit of table salt. In a small cup, mix the cupful of lemon juice with two to three very small spoonfuls of salt. Dip your toothbrush in and gently rub. Rinse mouth with water. Do not apply salt directly to the brush. Do this once every second day for up to 5 times. After doing this, brush your teeth with toothpaste – acids can actually cause tooth staining if left on the teeth.
2. Try fruit! Rub a strawberry on your front teeth before brushing your teeth with regular or whitening toothpaste.
3. Baking soda. Mix fresh baking soda with some cold water and gently rub teeth with the mixture. Use the flat part of your finger or a soft bristle toothbrush dipped into the baking soda to apply the baking soda to your front teeth. Do not rub vigorously or with a hard toothbrush. Let the baking soda sit for a couple of minutes, rubbing gently. Rinse mouth with clean water.
4. Or, try vinegar! Dip a soft toothbrush in vinegar and brush gently. Avoid excessive vinegar on your gums, the acid can make your gums feel unpleasant. Rinse mouth with water after. To get between the teeth, try dipping your floss in vinegar before flossing.
5. Make a paste of vinegar with baking soda. Mix vinegar with baking soda and apply the paste to your front teeth with your finger, rubbing gently using up and down motions. Rinse mouth with water. While rinsing, force water between teeth by closing teeth and pouring water into your mouth.
6. Some people try brushing or even rinsing their teeth with hydrogen peroxide. This may whiten your teeth, but the peroxide can damage your gums and the lining of your mouth. Also, keep in mind that the concentration of hydrogen peroxide in the bottles you can buy, and in the whitening agents you can buy, is different. If you do choose to do this, dab the peroxide on a tiny bit at a time with a cotton swab, to prevent any peroxide from touching your gums.
An important thing to remember with these home remedies for teeth whitening methods is to be patient. It will take time to remove the stains on the teeth, and it may take several weeks to see results. Don’t forget to continue your normal teeth and mouth cleaning regimen as well.
2006-10-17 21:48:55 · answer #5 · answered by Lady_Lavinia 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
A combination of items done in the long term is always the safest:
(1) brush at least twice a day, toothpaste with baking soda is great
(2) if you drink any high-sugar drinks, drink it through a straw
(3) don't drink coffee
(4) the colgate white strips are shown to work, 30 bucks at wal-mart, although you have to actually follow the directions and do it at scheduled times and do it consistently. they taste really bad, though
2006-10-17 21:57:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Get a sample size bottle of mouthwash. Pour a little out and refill with hydrogen peroxide and use it like you would normal mouthwash. Check with your dentist about the amount, don't use too much peroxide.
2006-10-18 06:07:47 · answer #7 · answered by mizzofficer2u 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes Toothpaste with a pinch of salt and a pinch of baking soda will make your teeth whiter. Try it it works every time for me !
Best of Luck
2006-10-17 21:53:38 · answer #8 · answered by ^^PEACE^^ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i remember my mother grinding charcoal and using it to scrub our teeth then.she used to say it's the best form of whiteneing teeth.
please try it and use toothpaste afterwards and you will see resuts.
2006-10-17 22:24:30 · answer #9 · answered by mama 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My great grandmother used black pepper & salt
mix together and brush her teeth with it.
Also baking soda it's good!
2006-10-17 21:50:25 · answer #10 · answered by Kim 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋