- Straw
- Toothbrush
- Lemon Juice
- Salt
- Baking soda
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Strawberries
*Step 1:*
Limit your consumption of drinks that stain tooth enamel. A few of these
include coffee, tea and red wine. If you simply can't cut back on these
beverages, consider drinking them though a straw to limit the amount of
liquid that actually comes in contact with teeth.
*Step 2:*
Brush your teeth immediately after eating, especially if eating foods that
stain easily, such as berries.
*Step 3:*
Rub raw strawberries on your teeth, preferably pureed. There is an enzyme in
strawberries that acts as a whitening agent. You'll want to brush and rinse
after applying the strawberries to remove the natural sugars and acids they
may leave behind.
*Step 4:*
Eat crunchy foods that require a lot of chewing such as carrots, celery,
broccoli and apples. These foods are abrasive and will remove built up
plaque, which dulls the appearance of teeth.
*Step 5:*
Dip your toothbrush directly into baking soda and brush. The results are
worth the lousy taste.
*Step 6:*
Combine lemon juice and one teaspoon of salt to make a paste-like substance.
Brush your teeth and rinse. Again, not so pleasant on the palate, but your
teeth will thank you.
*Step 7:*
Use hydrogen peroxide to brush your teeth. Dip your toothbrush into a small
capful of the peroxide and brush as you would with regular toothpaste, being
careful not to swallow. Rinse with water.
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