Despite the fact that in any dentist's office you can whiten your teeth in a completely safe way in a short time, many use the "home" methods in the old fashioned way. Of course, everyone dreams of a beautiful snow-white smile “as in advertising”, but not everyone is ready to spend money on professional services, expensive materials, etc. However, even if we whiten our teeth at home, it is worth considering some nuances in order to achieve the desired result and at the same time not harm our body.
Soda
In terms of popularity, little can compare with this method. When we whiten our teeth at home, ordinary baking soda can come to the rescue. Many people put a pinch of baking soda on the brush and start actively brushing their teeth. The effect appears immediately, but such a procedure cannot be called too useful. Baking soda is the strongest abrasive, in addition, it disrupts the acid balance of the oral cavity. Particles of it can damage the enamel, literally destroying its top layer. Regular use of baking soda for whitening can cause bleeding gums, and therefore use thisway can be no more than once a month or two.
Berries
You may be surprised, but berry teeth whitening is widely practiced. Of course, this “delicious” method is of interest to many. If this is how we whiten our teeth at home, we can simply grind strawberries, strawberries and some other berries to a pulp, and then brush our teeth with this impromptu berry paste. However, the effect will be noticeable even if you just eat fresh fruits often. The fruit acids contained in the juice quickly dissolve plaque and can make the teeth a little whiter. Of course, the result will not be stunning, but as a preventive measure, this method is very effective. For whitening, do not use purple and blue berries: their pigment can stain the enamel.
Lemon
A relatively safe and easy way to whiten your teeth at home is to use lemon. Rub the teeth with zest and hold for 5-10 minutes, then rinse your mouth. Lemon juice rinses can be used, but if inflammation, small scratches or wounds are present in the oral cavity, it will hurt. Plus, citric acid can negatively affect the enamel, start to corrode it.
Hydrogen peroxide
Everyone knows that peroxide is often used to lighten hair, but in the case of teeth, it can also be useful. Many professional whitening products include hydroperite, but if you try to whiten your teeth in this way on your own, at home, there is a risk of gettingsignificant burn of the oral mucosa. And this is not to mention the fact that if we whiten our teeth at home with peroxide, and there are cracks on the enamel, you have caries or periodontitis, there is a great danger of worsening the situation.
Whitening strips
The most modern, safe and affordable way to whiten teeth at home are whitening strips for teeth. On one side of them (the one you apply to your teeth) there is a special gel. With daily use of such strips, after 2 weeks you can boast of snow-white teeth. The time of one procedure is from 5 to 30 minutes, and during whitening you can do your favorite things - you will not experience any discomfort. You can buy such strips in various online stores, sometimes in pharmacies of the city.
