Do You Want Whiter Teeth?

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By Anna
@LadyDuck (471508)
Switzerland
April 4, 2016 9:22am CST
Do you think that your teeth are not white enough? There are several natural ways to make your teeth whiter without spending a lot of money. Here are some tricks. Wash and peel an orange. Rub the white part of the peel on your teeth and then wash your teeth. Repeat a couple of times a week. Mix a couple of strawberries with a teaspoon of baking soda and apply on your teeth, let in place a minute then wash your teeth. You can also use the banana peel, exactly as the orange peel. Rub the white part on your teeth, repeat several time for a better result. Avoid to use acids. The cider vinegar can remove the stains, but it can also damage the enamel. Do you have a trick to share for teeth whitening?
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
4 Apr 16
I am quite happy just painting mine, although I do dislike the taste of paint stripper when they need repainting.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
4 Apr 16
@LadyDuck I have enough trouble trying to find a reasonable tasting paint stripper. Some of that stuff tastes as bad as dark chocolate.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
4 Apr 16
@Bluedoll If I could hind some small white pins I could attach it that way.
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@LadyDuck (471508)
• Switzerland
4 Apr 16
I was going to ask if you have found a paint that tastes good. This way you can choose different colours for different occasions.
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@Shiva49 (26684)
• Singapore
4 Apr 16
Good tips, I do not have any to share though - siva
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@LadyDuck (471508)
• Switzerland
4 Apr 16
I think it's better not to waste money buying expensive products when we can use natural products.
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@Shiva49 (26684)
• Singapore
4 Apr 16
@LadyDuck I agree - siva
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• United States
5 Apr 16
@LadyDuck Unless we are allergic to one or more of the ingredients.
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• United States
4 Apr 16
Those are tricks I did not know Anna. Thanks for sharing. I only use Crest 3DWhite products and they are ultra good.
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• United States
4 Apr 16
@LadyDuck I noticed the difference immediately when I went back to regular Crest, after using the 3D White..my teeth started getting less white..so I went back to the good kind. Yes Colgate is quite good also.
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@LadyDuck (471508)
• Switzerland
4 Apr 16
@TiarasOceanView My husband used to eat lemon slices, so he damaged his front teeth and now we are very careful what to use to avoid new problems.
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@LadyDuck (471508)
• Switzerland
4 Apr 16
I use Colgate Total because my dentist suggested to use that one.
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@Juliaacv (51197)
• Canada
4 Apr 16
I don't have any tricks, just brushing, flossing and eating healthy foods and drinks.
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@LadyDuck (471508)
• Switzerland
5 Apr 16
I also eat healthy food and do not drink sodas, but I love coffee and coffee stains, this is the reason why I use orange or banana peel to remove the stains.
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
4 Apr 16
No I do not have any trick.But plenty of tricks Have you tried any of these here?
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@LadyDuck (471508)
• Switzerland
4 Apr 16
Yes, I use banana peels most of the time. I do not smoke, but I am a coffee drinker I do not want to see stains on my teeth.
@LadyDuck (471508)
• Switzerland
4 Apr 16
@amadeo I have tried and I have to say that it works very well.
@amadeo (111938)
• United States
4 Apr 16
@LadyDuck I use banana peel to shine my shoes.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
4 Apr 16
I will try the banana peel, my friend.
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@LadyDuck (471508)
• Switzerland
4 Apr 16
I use the banana peel time by time, it's better that throw them into the bin.
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@LadyDuck (471508)
• Switzerland
5 Apr 16
@ridingbet Of course no, they cannot because dentures are made with different materials, they are not natural enamel.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
5 Apr 16
@LadyDuck but those with dentures, could they just rub those with banana peel?
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@youless (112497)
• Guangzhou, China
4 Apr 16
I don't have any tricks for teeth whitening. Are these tricks for real? As I think the tooth paste already has the feature for teeth whitening. Perhaps I still stick in it as I am not sure whether the tricks can work well or whether they are good for the teeth.
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@youless (112497)
• Guangzhou, China
5 Apr 16
@LadyDuck This is hard to believe. As I always think that the tooth paste is the best for us...
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@annierose (21583)
• Philippines
5 Apr 16
@LadyDuck I am interested with the result of what you did. I have noticed that those who have white skin has yellowish teeth while those with dark skin has white teeth. My teeth is also not white even my dentist clean it regularly.
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@LadyDuck (471508)
• Switzerland
5 Apr 16
Some toothpaste contains ingredients that should whiten the teeth. My dental hygienist told me not to use those toothpastes because they can damage the teeth enamel, I use a normal toothpaste and orange peels twice a week to keep my teeth white.
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@Bluedoll (16773)
• Canada
4 Apr 16
I tried the banana and liked it. Afterwards swallowed something I would never do with commercial products. What is amazing while talking to my dental hygienist mentioned it and she looked at me like I was crazy. I think they go to school for five years? Hello!
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@Bluedoll (16773)
• Canada
5 Apr 16
@LadyDuck It makes you wonder. I like my dentist have had really good treatments from her however things like yearly xrays I do question. I know the machines are saver now and we get just as much harmful emissions from old microwave units and powerful wifi modems but do they really see much with those pictures? I sure don't.
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@LadyDuck (471508)
• Switzerland
5 Apr 16
Yes, the dental hygienists go to school for five years and they do not know the natural methods to whiten the teeth. Also my dentist looked at me as I was crazy, but he noticed that my teeth are whiter.
@LadyDuck (471508)
• Switzerland
5 Apr 16
@Bluedoll I am not so sure that the yearly xrays are really useful. I remember two years ago that I had to remove my upper left wisdom tooth only two months after the xrays, there was a big cavity and it was not visible in the xrays... so now I am not sure if I want to do this every year.
• United States
4 Apr 16
It isn't something I worry about - my teeth have never been white and since all my crowns match my teeth I'll keep the the shade they are.
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@LadyDuck (471508)
• Switzerland
4 Apr 16
No, in your case I would not touch, two different colors would not be pretty to see.
@LadyDuck (471508)
• Switzerland
4 Apr 16
@AbbyGreenhill I also have one and they matched my real teeth, but they were white when I had that crown, so it's better that I keep them white.
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• United States
4 Apr 16
@LadyDuck When I had crowns made they were very careful to match them to my 'real' teeth.
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@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
5 Apr 16
my goodness me - these are some easy tricks - I have always had yellowish teeth, not horrible ones though, but ask the dentist ever time to whiten then up to which he replies - Your teeth are very health, whitening weakens them - but I am sure that natural whitening would not. Gonna give it a try
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@LadyDuck (471508)
• Switzerland
5 Apr 16
Great image Lany. Also my dentist always tells me not to use commercial whitening because they weaken the teeth, but those natural method are risk free and I can tell you that the banana peel works.
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@LadyDuck (471508)
• Switzerland
5 Apr 16
@Inlemay I surely prefer the orange peels to banana peels, oranges are among my favorite fruits.
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@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
5 Apr 16
@LadyDuck I like your ideas - however I am allergic to the bananas - so I might just try the orange peel - that I can eat without repercussions
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@KnehKnah (3584)
• Philippines
5 Apr 16
I like whiter teeth. But, even if mine are not as white as snow, I also find ways to keep it that way. Although a friend of mine suggested a tsp of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water for gargling, 1st thing in the morning. She said it not only fights the bacteria that results in bad breath, it also whitens the teeth (but after, you need to brush your teeth as well, in order to protect it from the acv).
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@LadyDuck (471508)
• Switzerland
5 Apr 16
@KnehKnah Yes, of course, 15 minutes after each meal, we always have to wait a little, never brush immediately after the meal. Not only brushing, but also flossing of course, every evening.
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@LadyDuck (471508)
• Switzerland
5 Apr 16
Vinegar should never be used for teeth, if you brush the teeth after is even worse. My dentist recommends to wait always 15 minutes after acid food to brush the teeth, because the acid reacts like sandpaper on your teeth.
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@KnehKnah (3584)
• Philippines
5 Apr 16
@LadyDuck Really? Wow! Why is my dentist not telling me that? BTW, did your dentist suggest brushing too after each meal?
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@Macarrosel (7498)
• Philippines
5 Apr 16
I had tried banana peel, well, it worked partially. I also tried baking soda with lemon. It worked. But I never tried orange peel yet.
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@LadyDuck (471508)
• Switzerland
5 Apr 16
Do not use lemon on your teeth, in addition to baking soda is just like to use sandpaper on the teeth. My husband knows because he damaged the enamel.
@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Apr 16
These are good natural methods - and easy. I might try the banana one although my teeth are reasonably white.
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@LadyDuck (471508)
• Switzerland
4 Apr 16
I also use the banana peel, I do not know if my teeth are white because I regularly use it.
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@Angel_15 (670)
• Manila, Philippines
5 Apr 16
Thanks for the tips, though I probably won't need them because I've already got white teeth. That's what people say anyway. I once won a contest in the office for having the whitest teeth. I don't know why they're white. They've been like that ever since I was little.
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@LadyDuck (471508)
• Switzerland
5 Apr 16
I also have white teeth and I want to keep them white, aging the coffee can leave stains on your teeth.
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@Angel_15 (670)
• Manila, Philippines
6 Apr 16
@LadyDuck Good thing I don't drink coffee.
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• United States
4 Apr 16
I need to try these remedies My teeth is starting to get a little yellow from Tea. Though after I drink tea - I always rinse afterwards. Thanks for sharing!
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• United States
4 Apr 16
@LadyDuck ah yes coffee can stain! I don't drink it personally though. But my mom always goes to rinse her teeth when she's finished drinking her morning coffee [u][/u]
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@LadyDuck (471508)
• Switzerland
4 Apr 16
I do not drink tea but coffee, that is even worse, so I need to use something to make my teeth white.
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@LadyDuck (471508)
• Switzerland
4 Apr 16
@infatuatedbby I also immediately rinse my teeth after coffee.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
6 Apr 16
Not really, I just use a whitening toothpaste and let it go at that.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
7 Apr 16
@LadyDuck I do use baking soda as well. My toothpaste is for sensitive teeth as well as lightly whitening.
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@LadyDuck (471508)
• Switzerland
7 Apr 16
@BelleStarr I was suggested to use Colgate Total, because it was supposed to protect against plaque tartar and cavities. Two days ago I have read that the FDA now suggests that one on the ingredients can cause cancer. I wonder how safe all the others are.
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@LadyDuck (471508)
• Switzerland
7 Apr 16
I have stopped using the whitening toothpaste I had the feeling it was not doing a good job. I prefer baking soda, it works better.
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@pgntwo (22408)
• Derry, Northern Ireland
8 Apr 16
Love the picture you used on this post, very funny!
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@LadyDuck (471508)
• Switzerland
9 Apr 16
I loved it so much when I have seen in on Pixabay, I was glad it was free to use.
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@LadyDuck (471508)
• Switzerland
9 Apr 16
@pgntwo It is an interesting site and searching in different languages you obtain more beautiful photos.
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@pgntwo (22408)
• Derry, Northern Ireland
9 Apr 16
@LadyDuck Pixabay is a wonderful resource, all sorts of photos on there, if you choose to dig around a little.
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@lilnana1111 (2305)
• United States
11 Apr 16
I had heard about using banana peels to whiten your teeth, now I have to try it.
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@LadyDuck (471508)
• Switzerland
11 Apr 16
If you use it several days every week you can see good results.
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• United States
11 Apr 16
@LadyDuck Thanks, I plan on trying it.
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• United States
13 Apr 16
@LadyDuck do you brush your teeth after using the banana peel, or wait a while?
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@miniam (9154)
• Bern, Switzerland
4 Apr 16
Good tips Anna,bicarbonate soda mixed with lime juice works well too but it`s not nice in the mouth
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@LadyDuck (471508)
• Switzerland
4 Apr 16
Bicarbonate and lime juice are a dangerous mix for the teeth enamel, do not use it.
@LadyDuck (471508)
• Switzerland
4 Apr 16
@miniam Be careful with the lemon juice, my husband loved to eat lemon slices and he damaged his teeth.
@miniam (9154)
• Bern, Switzerland
4 Apr 16
@LadyDuck l use it once a week(if I remember)im a smoker,a heavy coffee drinker and occasional redwine at night.So i need to keep my teeth white,will try your tips thanks
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@Bunny28 (190)
• Lillington, North Carolina
5 Apr 16
Baking soda was my only good trick. I have used that and peroxide as well.
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@LadyDuck (471508)
• Switzerland
5 Apr 16
This is also a very effective way to whiten teeth. I did not mention this, because I know that people should use very little peroxide and if they use too much it can be dangerous.
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@LadyDuck (471508)
• Switzerland
6 Apr 16
@Bunny28 Yes, this is the right way to go, so you are sure that you use very little peroxide.
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@Bunny28 (190)
• Lillington, North Carolina
5 Apr 16
@LadyDuck I take a tiny bit put it on a teaspoon and then dip the brush in it and then dip it in the baking soda and it becomes like a paste and I brush
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