The Truth about Natural Teeth Whitening Methods

Many natural teeth whitening methods are old remedies that have been passed on from generation to generation. Most of the time they work, but they originated with very little medical approval and have continued to be applied even though modern medicine would recommend against them.

This can be dangerous because the more the methods are used with positive results the more likely they are to be passed on. Then more people try them, resulting in gradual damage, which over the long-term can become a serious problem.

The most damaging natural teeth method involves rubbing lemon peels over your teeth. This remedy does whiten teeth, but the citric acid in the lemon also works to destroy the enamel on your teeth, which can lead to tooth decay and permanent damage.

If you’re interested in trying a natural teeth whitening method that works and is not bad for the health of your teeth, consider mixing a baking soda and peroxide toothpaste and brushing with it once or twice a week. This mixture will not whiten your teeth drastically and the results will take some time, but you’ll experience natural, healthy whitening after a short while.

In truth, natural teeth whitening methods are not the best way to get noticeable whitening results. And they are highly unlikely to do so in a timely manner. Natural whitening usually works best in conjunction with another treatment: either a home whitening kit or alongside a professional whitening treatment.

Before starting any teeth whitening method, whether it’s a natural treatment or a store-bought kit, be sure to check with your dentist to be sure you’re not putting your teeth in harm’s way. There are plenty of methods that work very well, and are perfectly safe for your teeth, so don’t risk your health on an unknown remedy.