Top Ways To Whiten Your Teeth: Dentist Recommended

Wednesday, May 17, 2017
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A great smile is instantly recognisable. It’s the perfect gateway to a great first impression, and yet so many of us struggle to stop daily life polluting our pearly whites. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways for us to whiten our smiles and get our grins up to scratch. Here are the top ways to whiten your teeth.

Baking Soda & Hydrogen Peroxide
A natural antibacterial agent, hydrogen peroxide is great for keeping both teeth and gums healthy. When combined with baking soda however, the paste removes plaque and daily grime, leaving your teeth looking fresh and white. For best results, either gargle the paste for one minute, or place it on your toothbrush and brush as you would normally. Obviously do your research beforehand!

Coconut Oil
It’s amazing to think that coconut oil has any more uses than it does already, but as it turns out, the incredible oil can whiten teeth too. Coconut oil includes antimicrobial properties which can be effective in both protecting and cleaning the teeth and gums. All you have to do is take a spoonful of the oil, and gargle the substance for between five and ten minutes. Admittedly, the taste can take a bit of getting used to, but if you’re looking to whiten your teeth with as little chemical interference as possible, this is definitely the way to go.

Heather here, just to interrupt to say that oil pulling is something that I have tried numerous times and I find that it helps to keep my teeth a little whiter than usual but as stated it isn't the most pleasant process/taste; however it is a fantastic natural option that I'd definitely recommend before trying anything else.

Apple Cider Vinegar
Both nicotine and caffeine are wonderfully addictive, and unfortunately they can ruin your attempts at achieving a pearly white smile. If this is an issue with you, then apple cider vinegar is most certainly your answer. Containing a mixture of acetic acid, potassium, magnesium, probiotics and enzymes, the vinegar both kills bad bacteria and promotes the growth of good, probiotic bacteria.

Professional Teeth Whitening
Sometimes, you just need a good old fashioned scrub. Professional teeth whitening is safe, reliable and likely to last a long time. While chemicals are used, they’re used in a controlled way that ensures your enamel is kept intact, and your dental hygiene is protected.

Our smile can so easily define us, and so if you’re worried that yours isn’t quite as bright as you’d like it to be, why not try whitening themt? At the end of the day, first impressions are everything!

About the Author 
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23 comments

  1. I really wish my teeth were whiter. I need to invest in a proper dental whitening

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  2. I tried the coconut oil pulling and didn't like that ha ha also I don't think I could use apple cider vinegar as it's so strong and the smell. But apple cider vinegar is used for so many things so I bet it's good. Kasie x

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  3. I love all your natural remedies. I had no idea that coconut oil could help. Is there anything it can't do?

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  4. Definitely a needed post! I gave up smoking the beginning of the year and I'm so conscience of my teeth xx

    Alice Anne // Annie Writes Beauty

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  5. I need to try apple cider vinegar x

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  6. I've only ever tried the baking soda method and I agree, it actually works! I'd love to get my teeth professionally whitened though x

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  7. I've tried oil pulling and I did gag, but I do see the benefits of it x

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  8. Coconut oil seems to work for everything and anything. I need to try some of these.

    www.EmmysBeautyCave.com

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  9. Some great tips! I've used coconut oil pulling and it really worked! X

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  10. I'm always looking at new ways to whiten my teeth! I swear by coconut oil, it does the trick after just one use for me! Xx

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  11. I use whitening strips and Sensodyne ;)

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  12. Great tips! I have my professionally whitened every few years x

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  13. I wish my teeth were whiter, I've tried a few products in my time and White Wash seems to be the only one that's worked so far! x

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  14. I need to try a few of these, the only thing I tend to use is whitening toothpaste.

    Kristy | The Violet Blonde

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  15. I need to get my teeth whitened again - they stain so easily :(

    Gemma x | flutterandsparkle.com

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  16. Such great advice, gonna put some of it into action this weekend as mine stain so easily x

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  17. I need to try these tips, I am all for trying to whiten my teeth xxx

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  18. I Wish I could afford to get my teeth professionally whitened x

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  19. my friend has been using Charcoal and can really see a difference! I would love to try it!

    Erin || MakeErinOver

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  20. Always up for whitening my teeth!

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  21. I've tried so many of these techniques...I've always found that getting them professionally done is one of the best alongside white strips.
    Chantelle x
    The Girl In The Tartan Scarf

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  22. I need to try some of these at home recipes!

    Cass | CassandraMyee

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