Brush your teeth daily, if possible, after every meal using a soft-bristled toothbrush. [Photo/ royalfashionist.com]
Our teeth make a fashion statement. The mouth is the first thing someone looks at when you smile. Discoloured teeth are not just a matter of dental hygiene, but can cause embarrassment.There are tried and tested homemade remedies that can help whiten teeth as listed below;1. TurmericTurmeric belongs to the ginger family and is used in cooking a variety of dishes as a seasoning and colouring agent. Besides its culinary purposes, turmeric has been used for many centuries in Asia and China for its medicinal purposes, including whitening teeth.2. Baking powderThere was a time when every home had a packet of baking powder. Well, that was before it became common to have chapatti and mandazi stands all over the trading centres. However, baking soda can remove surface stains from your teeth.Because baking soda is quite strong as an abrasive, brush with care so that you do not damage the enamel of your teeth. That is why it is advisable only to brush with the paste once a week, and to stop once you see the results.3. Coconut oilCoconut oil has been known for a myriad of health benefits, both for the skin and hair. However, it can also cleanse the teeth.Coconut oil sucks the bacteria and toxins out of your mouth by removing the biofilm (plaque) on the teeth. It contains lauric acid that provides both anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Coconut oil also helps to keep your breath fresh-smelling.4. Preventing yellow teethIf your teeth are still white, you can prevent them from yellowing by keeping them clean. Brush daily– if possible, after every meal using a soft-bristled toothbrush.If you cannot brush after every meal, make it a point to floss your teeth because plaque accumulates between the teeth.