Dental Whitening by Jane

There are a few natural ways to whiten your teeth or prevent them from discoloring and a form of natural bleaching in some cases. Here are a few tips for natural treatments you can do at home.

1. First, making regular appointments for cleaning your teeth is first on the list. Many people let this slide but it’s important to not only get on a regular schedule with the dentist’s office setting up future appointments but also having them call and remind you to come in.
2. Make sure to brush and floss your teeth at least twice a day. You want to prevent the buildup of plaque, which can discolor your teeth.
3. Avoid drinking water with any added fluoride or using toothpaste with fluoride as it’s been reported that it can discolor or stain your teeth.
4. If you smoke try to cut down as much as possible and of course it s better for your health to quit smoking altogether as you no doubt know.
5. Coffee and tea are notorious for causing teeth staining. Make sure to sip or rinse your mouth with water while you’re drinking coffee or tea and after you’re done. Colas and wine can also cause stains on the teeth.
6. Some fruits such as strawberries are excellent tooth whiteners. Strawberries can be rubbed on the teeth or mashed up in a paste and brushed on. Leave on the teeth for five minutes. Rinse well.
7. Baking soda has long been used for dental whitening.
8. Avoid using mouthwashes. Besides alcohol they contain other chemicals that can stain or discolor teeth.
9. Drinks lots of water. Rinse your mouth thoroughly after every meal or snack to make sure no food residue is sticking to your teeth.
10. Try to eat a better diet with lots of raw foods – fruits and veggies.

Link: EZine Articles
http://ezinearticles.com/?10-Best-Natural-Teeth-Whitening-Tips—Nurses-Guide&id=1228104

Jane Pennington
www.teethwhiteningsmiles.com