Want whiter teeth without having to spend money on expensive treatments and products? Luckily, there is a common homemade product that works wonders in tooth whitening: Sodium bicarbonate! Sodium bicarbonate is a mild abrasive that effectively removes stains on teeth caused by tea, coffee, cigarettes and other things. Learn how to do this.
Method 1: Basic
1 - Mix baking soda with water. In a small cup, mix half a teaspoon of baking soda with half a teaspoon of tea water. Mix to form a paste. Dip your toothbrush in the cup to cover the bristles with paste of Sodium bicarbonate.
Alternatively, you can put the brush wet teeth directly in Sodium bicarbonate and powder will hold the bristles. However, the taste of baking will be very strong if you use this method.
1 - Mix baking soda with water. In a small cup, mix half a teaspoon of baking soda with half a teaspoon of tea water. Mix to form a paste. Dip your toothbrush in the cup to cover the bristles with paste of Sodium bicarbonate.
Alternatively, you can put the brush wet teeth directly in Sodium bicarbonate and powder will hold the bristles. However, the taste of baking will be very strong if you use this method.
2 - Brush your teeth one to two minutes. Brush your teeth as you normally would, but focus on passing the brush at all openings and recesses. Not brush the teeth for more than two minutes, since the sodium bicarbonate is a mild abrasive and can begin to corrode the enamel of the teeth.
Be aware that the taste of Sodium bicarbonate is not particularly pleasant!
3 - Rinse. Spit Sodium bicarbonate and rinse your mouth with water or mouthwash. Wash your toothbrush too.
Be aware that the taste of Sodium bicarbonate is not particularly pleasant!
3 - Rinse. Spit Sodium bicarbonate and rinse your mouth with water or mouthwash. Wash your toothbrush too.
4 - Repeat every other day. You should repeat the process of brushing the teeth with sodium bicarbonate in alternating days one to two weeks. You will notice a slight difference between the color of your teeth after a few days and a substantial difference after two weeks.
After two weeks brushing the teeth with sodium bicarbonate, on alternate days, you decrease the frequency to only once or twice a week. This is because the abrasive properties of Sodium bicarbonate can damage the enamel of your teeth if the bicarbonate is used very often.
Be aware that brushing your teeth with Sodium bicarbonate should not replace brushing with toothpaste. The toothpaste contains fluoride, which is important to strengthen teeth and prevent cavities.
After two weeks brushing the teeth with sodium bicarbonate, on alternate days, you decrease the frequency to only once or twice a week. This is because the abrasive properties of Sodium bicarbonate can damage the enamel of your teeth if the bicarbonate is used very often.
Be aware that brushing your teeth with Sodium bicarbonate should not replace brushing with toothpaste. The toothpaste contains fluoride, which is important to strengthen teeth and prevent cavities.
Method 2: Alternative
1 - Mix the Sodium bicarbonate with hydrogen peroxide. Hydrogen peroxide is another great product we have at home and that can be used to whiten your teeth effectively. Just
mix half a teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide tea with a teaspoon of Sodium bicarbonate to form a paste that resembles the consistency of toothpaste. Brush your teeth with this mixture, then leave it on the teeth for a minute or two. Rinse with water or mouthwash.The
hydrogen peroxide can be found in most drug and is usually sold in
opaque bottles, to prevent the solution react with the light. Be sure to buy a solution of 10 volumes, which is safe for oral use.Hydrogen peroxide is also an effective anti-bacterial mouthwash.2 - Mix the Sodium bicarbonate with lemon juice. The bicarbonate can be mixed with fresh lemon juice, as citric acid is an effective bleaching agent. Just mix half a teaspoon of Sodium bicarbonate with half teaspoon of fresh lemon juice. Brush this mixture on your teeth using a toothbrush and leave acting for about a minute before brushing well.Be aware that most dentists do not recommend this method, since citric acid is corrosive and will damage your teeth.
3 - Mix Sodium bicarbonate with toothpaste. You
can mix some Sodium bicarbonate with your common toothpaste to have bleach
effects of sodium bicarbonate, combined with strengthening properties
and protection of existing fluoride in toothpaste. Just put the normal amount of toothpaste on your toothbrush, sprinkle a little Sodium bicarbonate on top, then brush normally.Tips:Make sure you do not brush your gums, as this can cause a burning sensation and bleeding.Using an electric toothbrush will help you brush their teeth faster and more effectively.After brushing your teeth, brush your tongue. Bad breath only has to do with the teeth when they are with pieces of food and board. The main cause of bad breath is bacteria growing in the gums. Try to lightly brush the entire inner surface of your mouth (except the throat) after swishing the rinse, just before rinsing.
alerts:
Sodium bicarbonate can dissolve orthodontic glue. Do not use this method if you use braces or a retainer.
Do not use this method often, as abrasion can permanently damage the enamel of your teeth. There are certain special brands of toothpaste (usually for smokers) that contains much softer abrasive than Sodium bicarbonate. They can be used daily without risk to the health of your teeth and help remove not only the stains caused by smoking but also those caused by the intake of coffee, tea and wine.
Do not brush your teeth too hard, as this may damage the enamel of your teeth, causing hypersensitivity.
Sodium bicarbonate can dissolve orthodontic glue. Do not use this method if you use braces or a retainer.
Do not use this method often, as abrasion can permanently damage the enamel of your teeth. There are certain special brands of toothpaste (usually for smokers) that contains much softer abrasive than Sodium bicarbonate. They can be used daily without risk to the health of your teeth and help remove not only the stains caused by smoking but also those caused by the intake of coffee, tea and wine.
Do not brush your teeth too hard, as this may damage the enamel of your teeth, causing hypersensitivity.
