Whiter Teeth Tips and Tricks from Tualatin's Leading Dentists

Do you want a pearly white smile but don’t want to use a product full of unknown ingredients and dangerous chemicals? No need to worry about it. There are many safe and effective natural ways to make your teeth whiter at home. While seeing a dentist like Dr. Heather Weber of Jordan Weber Dental in Tualatin is going to give you the best results when you want your teeth to be whiter, there are a number of natural remedies for whitening teeth available for you to choose from – including Dr. Weber’s surefire way (as noted below) to whiten teeth. These natural remedies are a great choice when you are looking to whiten your teeth a shade or two, as this is about all you can expect when using at-home remedies for whiter teeth. 

Some people just prefer using natural remedies to whiten their teeth because they would rather avoid the unnatural ingredients included in professional teeth whitening services. While getting your teeth whitened at the dentist's office is going to work much better when compared to home remedies, some people seek a natural solution to whiten their teeth.

According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, many people are looking into their teeth whitening options because they want their smile to be whiter and brighter. The following are some helpful and popular natural remedies that can help whiten your teeth when you are at home.

Natural Home Remedy #5 – 

A diet high in fruits and vegetables are good for both your body and your teeth. While they’re no substitute for brushing your teeth, crunchy, raw fruits and vegetables can help rub plaque away as you chew. Strawberries and pineapple are two fruits that have been claimed to help whiten your teeth.

The peels of lemon and orange contain citric acid that might help in removing yellow stains on the teeth. They are also considered anti-bacterial, thus helping to fight oral microbes.

Natural Home Remedy #4 – 

After brushing your teeth, mix 1 tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide and ½ cup of water and swish in the mouth for about one minute.

Natural Home Remedy #3 – 

Make a paste using one teaspoon of baking soda and ½ teaspoon of sea salt and gently brush the teeth for two minutes.

Natural Home Remedy #2 – 

Make a paste using one teaspoon of turmeric powder and a little bit of water and gently brush the teeth for two minutes.

And now, Dr. Heather Weber’s #1 Natural Home Remedy – 

Dip a toothbrush in baking soda and brush your teeth six or seven times in a row using the baking soda method. Baking soda is less abrasive than any toothpaste on the market. It cleans, oxidizes and is safe to use every day. Follow this up with one whitening strip.

If you want to step it up a little, you can add a few drops of hydrogen peroxide to the mix. Hydrogen peroxide is safe to use in the mouth. But Dr. Weber cautions not using this mixture for more than two weeks at a time. 

There are several natural methods to help whiten your teeth. However, most dentists offer whitening treatments that are much stronger than these natural remedies. Always check with your dentist about your options and which would work best for you.

Call Dr. Heather Weber of Jordan Weber Dental in Tualatin today to discuss your teeth whitening options at (503) 692-6535.