I came across a video that had like, ten or so different DIY teeth whitening methods. A few of them seemed mediocre, ya know? I didn't feel I wouldn't get the results I wanted by rubbing a banana peel on my teeth. One of the methods she talked about later in the video perked my interest though. The recipe called for baking soda, peroxide, toothpaste, and water. These ingredients actually sounded like they would yield some results, and I had all of them already!
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I have had great results with this recipe! One thing I love is that the baking soda provides immediate removal of surface stains. Baking soda is a wonderful exfoliant, so it provides those instant results we all like so much. Peroxide is a bleaching agent, so over time it whitens your teeth. The toothpaste provides that minty freshness and also lends itself to a thicker texture. All of these ingredients combined make a wonderful teeth whitening solution that I would recommend to anyone who wants to regain the brightness of their smile for suuuuper cheap. To use it, I put some on my toothbrush and brush like normal.
A few warnings (I use that word very lightly) about this solution. Unfortunately, I don't have a recipe for you to follow. I found one on Pinterest, but the consistency was weird, so I just sort of winged it. To be honest, a recipe isn't needed. However, if you are one of those people that needs a recipe, you can find tons on Pinterest. Because this paste has baking soda in it, I only recommend using it once a week, and once you get your desired results, about once every other week. Baking soda is very abrasive and using it too often on your teeth can destroy the enamel. While the tooth paste does help, this recipe still isn't super refreshing. Like, your breath will not be minty fresh (unless you use a ton of toothpaste). I have only made this recipe using the toothpaste pictured, so I can't speak for other brands, but do not be surprised if your whitening paste has a chemical reaction. Mine starts blue, and by the next day it's white.
I hope you found this helpful. I have had really good results with this recipe and love how clean my mouth feels after using it. I keep this solution constantly stocked and use it as needed.
Did you make/use this recipe? Did you get good results?
What other methods do you use to whiten your teeth?
Thanks for sharing your experience, Kalyn! There are many ways on how to keep the teeth white all the time. It’s nice to know on how this simple solution gives you a very satisfying result. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteLindsey Hubbard @ Team Green Dentistry
I'm glad you had a positive experience with regard to DIY teeth whiteners. It's also good to know that you took into consideration the fact that the bicarbonate present in baking sodas can be quite strong. That was a helpful breakdown of that method, Kalyn. Thanks for sharing that! Kudos and all the best to you!
ReplyDeleteChristy Hodges @ Smile Designers
Hi, Kalyn! That’s a great idea for tweaking the recipe up for the DIY teeth whitener. In DIY recipes, it's good to know how much of something you will need to put because only you and your body knows how much you can take. Taking care of our teeth is a way to our health, so thanks for taking the time sharing this!
ReplyDeleteDorothy Payne @ DrMonicaCrooks.com