Common Household Teeth Whitening Agents: Debunking Myths
Natural teeth whitening agents are easy to find around your house in the medicine cabinet, refrigerator, or pantry. Be careful if you use these common household teeth whitening agents, as some aren't safe and none are very effective.
Teeth Whitening Agents You May Have Heard About
The following common household teeth whitening agents are thought to be ways to whiten teeth at home:
• Baking Soda: Mixing baking soda and water creates a paste that you can use just like regular toothpaste, but brush too hard and you can irritate your gums. Baking soda is nowhere near as effective as whitening-strip technology.• Fruits and Vegetables: These natural teeth whitening agents help remove food particles and plaque from teeth, but their whitening power is miniscule and results take a long time to show.
• Olive Oil: Brushing teeth with olive oil is a controversial teeth whitening agent, with little evidence of noticeable whitening results.
• Orange Peel: Peeling an orange and rubbing the white side over your teeth is another old-fashioned teeth-whitening remedy. But not only will rubbing orange peel on your teeth leave you with a bitter taste in your mouth.
Using any of these teeth whitening agents can be a waste of time and money, and they can potentially jeopardize your oral health. Invest slightly more money in the technology of at-home teeth-whitening strips, such as those offered by Crest 3D White, and you'll see far superior and longer-lasting results than if you attempt to use any of the above teeth whitening agents.
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