If you are someone who loves taking care of themselves and pay good attention to their health and wellbeing, then you must have struggled at times to stay ahead in the game. Taking care of ourselves also takes up some good amount of our time and money (let’s be honest). But, this should not be taken as a negative aspect because all that we spend on our health and wellbeing is nothing but an investment. Besides, when you are well put and healthy, you naturally look good.
An important part of our looks is our teeth. It is the first thing that someone notices about us when they’re speaking to us. And since we interact with people on a daily basis, it is of utmost importance that we take care of our dental. Nobody likes to look at discolored teeth. Besides, if you are a coffee person, you come across this problem more often than anyone else—getting rid of stubborn coffee stains.
Let’s take a look at some of the most actionable ways you can get rid of these unpleasant coffee stains from your teeth:
Oil Pulling
Oil pulling forms a part of ancient Indian remedy for a slew of health problems, including removing toxins from the body. You might be aware of the many numbers of ways how coconut oil is useful for the body. Thus, it does not come as a surprise that this is a great remedy for preventing tooth decay as well. Coconut oil neutralizes and flushes out the bacteria which adds to further discoloring of your teeth.
What You Need To Do: Oil pulling is quite an easy process, so you need not to worry much about it. However, in order to really see the results, you need to do it for a longer period of time at once, say 20 minutes. It might be difficult for you to go that long at first but gradually, you will get used to it.
Baking Soda
Baking soda is quite renowned for its stain removing quality. But little did we know that it can also remove stains from teeth. However, there aren’t any concrete results of baking soda removing stains overnight, but there are studies which reveal that it does work wonders when used over a period of time. Thus, you will see greater effects when you use it in higher concentration. This is the reason why many toothpaste brands have baking soda in them.
What You Need To Do: Mix 1 teaspoon of baking soda with 2 teaspoons of water and brush your teeth with this paste. Repeat this process 3-4 times a week. This will significantly whiten your teeth in due course of time.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple Cider Vinegar has been used for centuries to remove stains and whiten teeth. It has effective antibacterial properties which remove the bacteria that discolors your teeth. The acetic acid in cider vinegar does the job of killing these bacteria, but you should be cautious when you’re using cider vinegar because of its acidic properties. This is why dentists suggest that you shouldn’t use this for your teeth for longer duration neither should you use this remedy daily. It softens the enamel of your teeth.
What You Need To Do: Much like oil pulling, simply mix water with a teaspoon of cider vinegar and swish it inside your mouth for not more than 10 minutes. Don’t forget to brush your teeth with a regular toothpaste after this.
Hydrogen Peroxide
This one’s another product which significantly kills bacteria and has been in use for a long time to cure wounds. Its acidic quality helps get rid of stains and whiten teeth to a great extent. This is why hydrogen peroxide is used in toothpaste which has a record of whitening teeth when used over a period of time. However, because of its highly acidic property, we’d suggest you limit its usage and use it in a highly diluted manner.
What You Need To Do: Mix 1.5 percent solution of hydrogen peroxide with an equal amount of water and swish it around in your mouth. Use it as a mouthwash before brushing your teeth.
Strawberries & Pineapples
The use of strawberries to whiten our teeth has been made famous by celebrities. We don’t know whether it might work for us for there is no concrete scientifically backed studies. But this sure sounds like a tasty way to get rid of stains. Pineapples also play a similar role. There have been instances where bromelain, an enzyme which is found in pineapples is responsible for whitening teeth to a large extent.
What You Need To Do: Simply consume fruits on a regular basis. In fact, you should eat fruits daily. This is beneficial for your body and teeth.
Brushing & Flossing
All of the methods of teeth whitening would go in vain if you do not regularly brush and floss your teeth. They are like the foundation of having strong and healthy teeth. Brushing your teeth on a regular basis rubs out light stains from your teeth gently, while flossing removes excess bacteria. Doing these on a regular basis will help keep your teeth white and healthy for a long time. Thus, nothing replaces a daily dose of brushing and teeth flossing. So, make sure you’re not skipping these daily rituals.
Preventive Measures
Although brushing and flossing your teeth on a daily basis forms a part of your routine to prevent tooth decay and staining, there are other ways as well by which you can take care of your teeth. Foods such as coffee, red wine, dark berries, and soda are infamous for discoloring your teeth. Try to limit the amount of time these food stay in contact with your teeth. Brushing your teeth immediately after consuming such food would be of great advantage for you.
No matter what you do to keep your teeth stainless, it is always healthy to pay an occasional visit to the dentist. Dentists nowadays use dental sedation which makes sure every dental procedure is as smooth as can be. With sedation dentistry, you should remain assured of a relaxing trip to the dentist.
Author Bio:
Ross is a blogger who loves to write especially in the Health and dental vertical. He has written many informative blogs in other verticals too like personal development, unique gifting blogs etc.
