4. Using Wood ash: Wood ash and specifically, hard wood ash has been used as an agent for cleaning teeth for long before toothpastes were discovered. Wood ash contains potassium hydroxide, a powerful bleaching agent to whiten your teeth. However, this should also be avoided regularly to avoid any enamel problems.
5. Using Apple Cider Vinegar: This is also an ancient and effective natural teeth whitening remedy. It also works due to its acidic properties and helps remove stains from teeth. It can be applied directly or after mixing with soda too. You can either apply it directly over your teeth or do gargles with it to avoid bad odor and stains on your teeth.
There are many more natural teeth whitening methods and remedies apart from the ones listed above such as- rubbing orange or sage leaf, brushing your teeth with almond peel, salt, neem twigs etc.
It is important to remember that you should use these remedies in a limited way because even the natural methods can cause enamel erosion if used excessively. Ideally, you should brush and floss your teeth regularly, avoid drinking too much coffee or any drinks that stain teeth. If you do drink such beverages, you should rinse off your mouth after drinking these to avoid stains, though avoiding them altogether will work the best for your general health as well as dental health. Brushing your teeth daily alone will benefit you by avoiding permanent staining, and flossing your teeth will help in keeping a good dental hygiene and health of your gums.
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Apart from these avoid drinking water or sodas with high fluorine in them. Some mouthwashes have high fluorine in them, and you should avoid using them. Rather use fluorine-free mouthwashes or natural mouthwashes.
Pregnant females should avoid using tetracycline antibiotics as they cause teeth staining in the baby apart from other adverse effects. As we all know that prevention is better than cure, so you should always try to avoid such practices that will harm your teeth in anyway, and adopt those that will benefit you in the long run.
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