8 natural ways to whiten your teeth at home

We spend more than 3 billion dollars (about 13 billion reais) on teeth whitening. These procedures are very expensive and need to be repeated several times. But we forget that our homes are full of products that can help us have a Hollywood smile.

We, from awesome.club, we believe that everyday things can do wonders if we use them properly. And that’s why we are ready to share some teeth whiteners that you can easily make at home.

You will need: ginger, salt and lemon

How to use: grate a small piece of ginger. Take 1/4 teaspoon of salt and add it to the ginger. Cut a slice of lemon, squeeze the juice into the mixture and mix well again. Apply with a toothbrush.

You will need: kaolin clay

How to use: apply the kaolin clay on your teeth and brush them thoroughly with a toothbrush. Don’t use too much pressure. Then rinse your mouth with clean water.

You will need: Epsom salt, water

How to use: mix salt and water in equal parts. Stir until the salt is completely dissolved. Apply the mixture to the teeth with a brush. You can also make mouthwashes or gargles with it and rinse your mouth with clean water.

You will need: neem leaves, water

How to use: bring the neem leaves to a boil in a pot of water. Strain so that the liquid is clear. Let it cool and gargle/cheek with the solution resulting from this infusion.

You will need: peppermint leaves and coconut oil

How to use: grind the leaves and add them to coconut oil. Mix well and apply the mixture to your teeth with a brush. Don’t use too much mint, 3 to 5 leaves should be enough.

You will need: hydrogen peroxide, baking soda

How to use: mix baking soda with hydrogen peroxide in a 1:2 ratio. Stir until you form a paste. Gently brush your teeth with this mixture and then rinse your mouth with plenty of water.

You will need: cocoa powder and coconut oil

How to use: mix the cocoa powder with the coconut oil or water. Mix them together to form a paste. Brush your teeth as usual with this mixture.

You will need: baking soda, apple cider vinegar

How to use: mix 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar with 1 teaspoon of baking soda. Stir until you form a homogeneous mixture. Brush your teeth with the resulting paste and rinse your mouth with plenty of water.

Please note that all these mixtures must be used with care. Use them 2-3 times a week for several weeks and take breaks. If you begin to feel pain, or the sensitivity of your teeth increases, stop the procedure immediately.

What other ways to whiten your teeth do you know? Do you prefer to do this at home or at the dentist’s office? Tell us in the comments.