Tips on Natural Home Remedies for Teeth Whitening from our Riverside Cosmetic Dental Office:

Natural teeth whitening remedies using fruits like strawberries and lemons, baking soda, extra virgin olive oil, and hydrogen peroxide have been around for quite some time. As someone who appreciates holistic medicine and natural products, I thought it would be great to blog on how these common household items work to brighten your smile. First off, I would like to say that the natural home remedies for teeth whitening may or may not work for everyone. Also, please be aware that fruit contains sugar and acid which both can cause decay and enamel erosion if used in excess. I also do not recommend using lemon juice to whiten teeth as it is extremely acidic and will cause damage to the enamel. For further questions on whitening or information on our safe and effective in-office teeth whitening procedures, please call our Riverside cosmetic dental office at (951)686-3666.

Teeth Whitening using Baking Soda: mix water with baking soda to make a thick paste (brush for 2-3 minutes and rinse)

Teeth Whitening using Strawberries and Baking Soda: mix 1 ripe (mashed) strawberry with ½ teaspoon baking soda (use a soft toothbrush to spread mixture over teeth and leave on for 5 minutes, remove mixture with toothpaste and soft brush and rinse)

Teeth Whitening using Hydrogen Peroxide: mix equal parts of water and hydrogen peroxide (brush or swish mixture on teeth for 5 minutes then rinse really well)

Teeth Whitening using Extra Virgin Olive Oil: place E.V.O.O. on a clean white wash cloth (after brushing teeth rub E.V.O.O. onto teeth for a few minutes then brush teeth with toothpaste and rinse)Brush up on what will get you a brighter smile. Learn the difference between white lies and what works, what foods to eat and which ones to avoid….