Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)
According to Reader’s Digest, ACV has surprising natural whitening properties. Though the results aren’t instant, using apple cider vinegar over a period of weeks can remove stubborn stains on the teeth, especially from coffee and nicotine.
To make your teeth whitening paste:
- Combine two parts apple cider vinegar to one-part baking soda.
- Use this solution a few times a week along with your daily oral care.
- Be consistent. It could take several weeks to experience desired results.
Please note: Due to the paste’s high acidic nature, it may remove the enamel on your teeth as well. Hence the importance of brushing again with a non-fluoride paste following the treatment.
Lemon or Orange Peels
Though this treatment is next on my list, according to a 2010 study published by the American Journal of Dentistry researchers found that toothpaste containing d-limonene was helpful in lessening stains on teeth as well as preventing the development of further build up.
Believe it or not, citrus rinds, including oranges, contain d-limonene. Coincidently, cosmetic manufacturers include d-limonene in a number of products, including toothpastes and tooth whiteners. So, it’s possible orange and lemon peels (high acidity) would be an effective way to whiten your teeth.
- Simply rub the white side of the peels gently all over the teeth. To intensify the whitening effects, use with a small amount of salt, which acts as a scrub.