Our team was happy to discover that there are many inexpensive methods to whiten your teeth. Interestingly, one of them is eating chocolate! Below you’ll find some simple tricks to help you extend the time between visits to the dentist.
1. Eat a piece of dark chocolate
Chocolate lovers will surely be surprised right now? After all, following eating this sweet snack, your teeth will turn brown! However, it turns out that occasionally eating dark chocolate can help maintain a snow-white smile. The product is high in polyphenols, which are natural chemicals that fight bacteria in the mouth. In addition, studies have shown that dark chocolate is better at dealing with tooth decay than fluoride.
2. Avoid ice water
Chewing ice is certainly refreshing, but if you want your smile to last longer, you’d better kick the habit. Biting on ice weakens tooth enamel, making teeth sensitive and prone to discoloration. Chewing ice can also damage fillings and veneers, making your smile less attractive.
3. Skip tongue piercing
Tongue piercing is a cool item that can be hidden at any time. However, it turns out that rubbing a piece of hard metal once morest your teeth can damage them. Accidentally biting an earring can also scratch and even chip a tooth.
4. Eat nuts
Nuts are a nutritious and healthy snack that’s always available when hungry. Snacking on them is not only healthy, but it can also help remove plaque and discoloration, helping you keep your teeth’s natural whiteness. A handful of almonds, Brazil nuts or cashews is enough to fight the bacteria that cause tooth decay.
5. Choose the right toothbrush
It turns out that scrubbing your teeth with a stiff toothbrush in the hope of making them whiter can seriously damage teeth. Brush bristles that are too hard wear away enamel, causing teeth to become discolored. Dentists recommend brushing your teeth with a soft toothbrush in small circles.
6. Eat dried fruit in moderation
Dried fruit may seem like a great alternative to sweets, but it turns out that they contain large amounts of concentrated sugar. And because they have a jelly-like consistency, they easily stick to teeth and damage them. Instead of looking for raisins and dried pineapples, choose fresh, low-acid, safe fruits for teeth.
And you? Do you whiten your teeth at the dentist or do you prefer home remedies? Do you know any method to keep teeth white?
