Sodium bicarbonate is the most effective remedy to whiten teeth, in fact the main ingredient of most toothpaste on the market is just baking soda. Brushing with pure sodium bicarbonate is obtained an effective whitening effect, especially thanks to the micro-granules which comprises baking soda.
How to use: You can use baking soda every day to brush your teeth. Put some 'on the toothbrush instead of toothpaste. Brush your teeth gently to avoid hurting the gums. The first results are visible from the first wash. You can buy a soda at any drugstore or supermarket.
Lemon whitens and removes stains
Among the natural remedies to whiten teeth we find lemon. Due to its acidity, lemon bleaching yellowed and stained teeth. It 'also very useful to dissolve the tartar and freshen breath. It is also anti-bacterial, and because the high concentration of vitamin C strengthens the gums.
How to use it: To exploit the potential of the lemon it is enough to brush your teeth with a little 'of freshly squeezed lemon juice. gently brush before rinsing. Run this wash 2 times a week.
If you want to do a complete whitening care mixes 75 g of baking soda with lemon juice and use this mixture to brush your teeth. Run this process every morning for a week (baking soda reduces the acidity of the lemon juice).
Charcoal
The charcoal is the product of the carbonisation of some types of timber. In many countries it is used for oral hygiene care. This remedy is completely free of health risks.
How to use: You can use charcoal powder: pour a little 'dust on the brush and brushing teeth. Do not add toothpaste which might excessively increase the abrasive action; at most, you can mix the charcoal with few drops of water or lemon juice to form a paste easy to use. The charcoal dust is found in all pharmacies.
