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surferchic1331 asked in HealthDental · 2 decades ago

Any way to whiten teeth without having to go out and buy a teeth whitening product?

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  • 2 decades ago
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    1. Models are told to sip through a straw to protect their teeth from stain-makers like coffee, cola, tea and red wine.

    2. Concentrate on foods that act like detergents and whiten teeth naturally. These are generally foods that require a lot of chewing like apples, celery and carrots. Other foods can act like a barrier on teeth by creating a film. Broccoli, lettuce and spinach are foods that prevent stains from recurring.

    3. Take a couple of strawberries and mash them in a dish or bowl. Then, taking your finger, spread the pulp all over your teeth. Leave it on a minute or two, and then brush it off thoroughly.

    4. By now, most of us have heard of whitening strips such as Crest Whitestrips. These flexible strips that you apply directly to your teeth are similar to the peroxide gel that dentists use during their bleaching procedures. They promise to whiten teeth in two weeks, and the results last up to six months.

    5. Make your teeth look whiter by using a bright shade of lipstick. The color contrast will make your teeth look like you’ve had whitening treatment.

  • 2 decades ago

    You can brush your teeth 3 times a day.Don't spit out the toothpaste until you finish brushing.Use an antiseptic mouthwash after each brushing.Don't smoke Don't drink coffee Brush at least 5 minutes and use high quality toothpaste.My son's teeth are white as pearls and this is how he does it.

  • 2 decades ago

    Brush and or rinse with Hydrogen Peroxide but DO NOT SWALLOW. If you don't believe me check out the ingredient on Listerine's teeth whitening formula.

  • 2 decades ago

    I read the craziest thing in a magazine recently...maybe Jane magazine...burn a tortilla (consider doing this outside on a BBQ) until it is totally black and charred. Crumble it up and mix it with your toothpaste and use it to brush your teeth. Then get back on here and comment. Tell me if it worked and if the taste was so awful that you puked. Good luck!

  • dre
    Lv 5
    2 decades ago

    LOL

    Drink lots of salted rim margarita's. Biting the lemon will etch your teeth and the salt will wipe off the surface layer stain. Your teeth will get white, but you may have other problems after achieving the results you want.

    Source(s): my patients
  • 2 decades ago

    Try baking soda powder. Place a teaspoon of baking soda on your palm, dab the wet brittles of your toothbrush and brush teeth. Let is stay for at least a minute. Do it at least twice a day.

  • Anonymous
    2 decades ago

    Brush your teeth!

  • 2 decades ago

    lol brush teeth

  • 2 decades ago

    Put baking soda on your toothbrush and scrub(without water), but don't let it touch your tonge.

  • Some people are saying use Hydrogen Peroxide... even if you don't swallow it, it can still be harmful if you do it daily... so avoid that. ;)

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