Homemade Teeth Whitening – Part Two

February 27, 2009 | By admin In Homemade Teeth Whiteners |

In part one I listed fruits for homemade teeth whiteners. Here are more of those little unexpected treasures in your kitchen :

  • Peroxide

Yes, the cheap little brown bottle of peroxide that we pour on cuts. Peroxide is the key ingredient in professional teeth whitening, so why not try it at home? Keep in mind this is not the same formula or concentration as the one from your dentist, so you will not see results over night. Use it like mouth wash ( it is perfectly safe)  or mix with your regular mouth wash if you want the minty taste.

  • Baking Soda

( also known as bi-carbonate of soda) Mix with water to make a paste, and brush over your teeth. Or dip your finger directly in the baking powder to apply on the teeth and massage your gums.

  • Peroxide and Baking Soda

The most popular recipe in homemade teeth whiteners. In a little cup, put some baking powder and add peroxide for the desired consistency. Dip your toothbrush and brush normally.

A quicker version would be to dip the toothbrush in peroxide, then in baking powder.

  • Soap

This one was a total surprise for me. Yes, a normal bar of detergent-free soap. Experiment with the unscented ones, please.  I read on line about someone using Ivory soap for years…Soap is said to get rid of germs and remove plaque and tartar that your normal toothpaste cannot remove. And since soap doesn’t leave any residue on your teeth, unlike toothpaste, the teeth can remineralize. Very interesting concept.

  • Wood Ash

Wood ash is known to be use before the invention of tooth past. A very effective treatment for lifting stains on teeth …and silver! Hardwood hash contains a significant amount of potassium hydroxide, commonly known as lye, witch is used in cleaners and soft soaps. It is not dangerous,  but I would stick to wood ashes for polishing silver. .

You can also try brushing/scrubbing/rinsing your teeth with :

  • Dried orange peel with powdered bay leaves
  • Mustard oil and salt
  • Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Pepper Powder & Salt
  • Fresh sage leaves
  • Rubbing the bark of a walnut tree

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