Our teeth can certainly take a beating.
Interestingly, there’s ahistorical reasonwhy perfectly white teeth are so desired in many cultures.
Pearly white teeth have been a mark of beauty and wealth for centuries.
In fact, the practice of teeth-whitening can be traced back to the ancient Egyptians around 4,000 years ago.
They used a mixture of ground pumice stone mixed in wine vinegar to whiten their teeth.
A few centuries later, ancient Romans used … well …urine to whiten teeth.
Yea, you heard me right, they used urine.
Well, we’ve come a long way baby.
In fact, it isone of the most popularcosmetic dental procedures in the world.
But, professional whitening does come with a hefty cost that might be too steep for some.
The tray is heated, gel containing hydrogen peroxide is placed in the tray and fitted over your teeth.
Then you wait for the gel to turn those dim, stained teeth bright white, right?
Well, not so fast.
For an over the counter method, this islikely one of the most efficient, notes Dr. Jonathan Levine.
If you are patient and compliant, you’ll see results in a few weeks.
This method is best if you have two weeks to whiten," Levine says.
The first natural step to a bright, white smile is good oral hygiene.
Toothpastesbuff out stains on your teeth.
Regular visits to the dentist for a good cleaning will also help ensure a naturally white smile.
you might also buy toothpastes that contain sodium-bicarbonate.
The technique called “oil pulling” is very popular in Ayurvedic medicine.
Before brushing your teeth, try scooping a tablespoon ofcoconut oiland putting it in your mouth.
For about 10-15 minutes, swish the oil or pull it through your teeth before spitting it out.
Afterwards, rinse your mouth out with water and then brush your teeth as you usually do.
Otherfoods that can stain your teethinclude pasta sauce, curry, balsamic vinegar and berries.
