February 24th, 2014
Many people had taken a blow at their hard-earned dollars just to simply maintain their pearly whites. Whether it be going through a dreadful teeth bleaching session at the dentist or heading to the drugstore for some Crest Whitestrips, it is just so ridiculously expensive to keep up! However, having yellow teeth is not only unhygienic and unflattering, but also does not complement well with bright red lipstick - a big enough reason to fish out big money!
However, according to Health.com, there is a secret to maintaining beautiful white teeth - strawberries. Who would have thought? The reason being is that strawberries contain malic acid, which will act as an astringent to remove discolouration on the surface of our teeth. In preparation fo this inexpensive DIY remedy, you will only need:
1 Strawberry, 1/2 tbsp baking soda, a toothbrush, toothpaste and floss.
When mixed together with baking soda, strawberries become a natural teeth cleanser and will buff away the stains on our teeth surface.
Instructions:
- Crush strawberries to a pulp-y consistency
- blend in baking soda
- using a soft toothbrush, spread the mixture on your teeth
- leave on for approximately 5 minutes
- rinse and brush thoroughly with toothpaste
- floss out any stray strawberry seeds
This is such a money-saving solution for all those students suffering from student loans! However, there are a few fine print details that we should take note of:
- do not apply this treatment more than once a week - the acid can damage the enamel on your teeth if overdone, which will result in even more damage to the wallet
- this should not be a permanent replacement for a teeth bleaching appointment at your dentist's office
I found this such a helpful tip to brighten up smiles! Does anyone know other cheap (but safe) ways to brighten your teeth? Let me know!
- S
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