Fifty shades of yellow

I dont judge people by the colour of their skin. I judge people by the colour of their teeth. For me a person's smile is usually the first thing I notice when I meet them and it can probably tell you about their hygiene level too.  In the past few years there have been tremendous inventions that give you white teeth instantly - from blue light to white strips to toothpastes -their sole purpose being to whiten teeth. I did a little research and unfortunately most of the ( Imported) whitening toothpastes contain alcohol or animal derived ingredients. 
Luckly there are some home remedies that can help you get that million dollar smile.




#1: Banana peel

Banana peels have minerals that get absorbed into the teeth giving them a great look. Applying it for the purpose of teeth whitening is easy. Simply get a ripe banana and rub the inner part of the peel on your teeth for two minutes twice each day.

#2: Baking soda and lemon juice 

you can either use these seperately or together. Just mix a small amount of lemon juice , a tea spoon of baking soda , hydrogen preoxide ( for even better results) in your with your toothpaste and either brush or leave it on for 1 and a half minute. Although using baking soda is one of the highly recommended method on how to get white teeth naturally and which has proved to be effective, it is also known to be abrasive. This makes it inappropriate for people with sensitive teeth already. 

#3: Strawberry 

There is evidence that strawberries can help whiten teeth due to containing an enzyme called malic acid and vitamin C. The astringent found in strawberries helps to remove surface stains, while vitamin C washes away plaque. Mashing a few strawberries and brushing with the mixture once or twice a week can have positive results. You could also just eat strawberries, making sure to chew really well and allowing them to do the brushing on their own.

#4:Oil pulling 

Oil pulling is an Indian remedy used primarily to enhance oral health and cleanse the body. The process is actually quite simple, harmless, and very inexpensive. Simply take one tablespoon of a pure, organic oil and swish it around in your mouth for 15-20 minutes. Move the oil around your mouth through sipping, sucking, and essentially pulling through your teeth. After rinsing, spit out the oil, thoroughly rinse your mouth out with water, and consume 2-3 glasses of water.

Lastly Coffee, tea and soda all cause serious damage to the enamel of your teeth. Whenever possible, use a straw to reduce direct exposure to teeth.