Home Remedies for White Teeth | Yorba Linda Dentist

You can brush & floss every day, but your teeth may not keep its natural sheen. You can make appointments with your dental professional to have teeth whitening sessions, but that can get pricey. Behold are six easy ways to DIY your smile back to the pearly white scene you’re used to:

Most people are used to hearing about is a hydrogen peroxide and baking soda paste, so if you want to do it DIY style, just drop a few drops of hydrogen peroxide into a little bit of baking soda makes a paste.

Having these fruits handy will help brighten your smile in the most delicious way possible. Strawberries contain malic acid, and malic acid is fantastic at breaking down stains you would get from drinks like wine or coffee. So, grab a couple berries, add about a teaspoon of baking soda & apply to your teeth for 5-7 minutes. Want another? After you brush your teeth, peel a ripe banana and rub a piece of the inside on your teeth for two minutes. Minerals like potassium, magnesium, etc. will absorb into the enamel on your teeth, brightening it in a very nutritious way.

So, as you can see, it really isn’t that impossible to keep your smile the brightest it can be without busting your budget or using a bunch of harsh chemicals. Now, none of these DIY ideas should completely replace your oral practices in any wayThese teeth whitening recipes are intended to be used every couple months when you want your smile the best it can naturally be.

For more information about natural teeth whitening, call Dr. Andrey Eng in Yorba Linda, CA at 714-779-2736 or visit www.andreyengdds.com.

Dr. Eng proudly serve patients from Yorba Linda and all surrounding areas.

Bright and White Smiles at Home | Yorba Linda Dentist

The more brilliant your teeth, the better your smile looks to everyone you’re smiling at. The problem with white teeth really lies in the degree you take your oral hygiene. There’s always over-the-counter versions and professional treatments to do at home, but what if there was a way to do it without going the chemical route? Here are some natural options:

Old reliable. You can find a lot of toothpastes with these ingredients, but if you want to do it DIY style, just drop a few drops of hydrogen peroxide into a little bit of baking soda makes a paste

Fruit. Strawberries contain malic acid, fantastic at breaking down stains so grab a couple berries, add about a teaspoon of baking soda & rub on your teeth for 5-7 minutes. Peel a ripe banana and rub a piece of the inside on your teeth for two minutes to brighten your smile in a very nutritious way.

Apple cider vinegar. Chances are you have some apple cider vinegar in your pantry. Dilute it with some water (3 parts water, 1 part vinegar) and mix it with an all-natural toothpaste, you’ve made a tooth whitening solution.

Coconut oil. Swishing coconut oil around in your mouth for 20 minutes is a possible solution to dingy teeth. Or heat a cup of coconut oil, add two teaspoons of baking soda and 5-10 drops of natural spearmint essential oil for a natural whitener.

Charcoal. One of the latest detoxifying trends is to use activated charcoal due to its porous nature. The recipe is simple: mix with a little bit of water, gently apply it to your teeth, leave to set in your mouth for two minutes, then rinse.

For more information about teeth whitening, call Dr. Andrey Eng in Yorba Linda, CA at 714-779-2736 or visit www.andreyengdds.com.

Dr. Eng proudly serve patients from Yorba Linda and all surrounding areas.