7 Quirky Tips for Whitening Your Teeth

Say, do you dream of having bright, white teeth but have a fear of dentists? When I was a kid I couldn’t understand why people were afraid of dentists. After all, my dad is a dentist, and I wasn’t afraid of him. So why should others be afraid of their dads? That’s three year-old logic for you. Anyway, back to the point of this article here are seven natural ways that you can, in fact, whiten your teeth.

1. Nuts
If you’re looking for an excuse to polish off an entire jar of roasted cashews, just tell everybody that it’s all for the sake of good teeth. Please share that jar with your friends, guys. In all seriousness, what makes nuts great is that they help remove stains and plaque! So eat a handful.

2. Charcoal
Before you go fetch a big bag of Kingsford briquettes like the kind you use to have a barbecue with, we should probably inform you that we aren’t talking about that kind of charcoal. We’re referring to activated charcoal, which you can find in any pharmacy or medical supply section of department chain store. This might not be the most pleasantly-tasting method for whitening your teeth, but it sure as hell is one of the most effective ways. Mix it with water and toothpaste and brush away. It’s perfect for getting rid of coffee and tea stains.

3. Baking Soda and Salt
This is a simple and cheap solution to whitening your teeth. Just mix the two together with water, gently brush as you would with toothpaste, and watch your teeth turn white before your eyes! Okay, it won’t happen right away. But “watch your teeth turn white very slowly and gradually”.