Have you looked in the mirror recently and wished for a whiter smile? Lots of people believe whiter teeth are out of their reach due to how costly dentist visits and tooth whitening products could be. But the truth is that there are several time-tested ways of tooth whitening that don’t require either of these. This is where I found the article:How to naturally lighten your smile

Improve your tooth health

You’re probably already doing one thing to help whiten and strengthen your teeth. Milk contains high volumes of calcium and vitamin D, compounds which work together, states “Today” show health expert Joy Bauer because, “Calcium helps to keep teeth and jawbones healthy and vitamin D helps our body absorb it.” You should also add broccoli to your diet, though, because it too is a significant source of calcium and is loaded with vitamin C, which Bauer claims “has been proven to help prevent gum disease and gingivitis.”

Scrub your teeth

Another way to get that white smile you’ve always wanted is to eat fibrous foods like carrots, celery, bell peppers, and apples. Bauer claims these foods act as “nature’s toothbrush.” Aesthetic dentist Jonathan Levine, DMD, adds, “[these foods] actually work to remove stains by exfoliating teeth before the stain molecules attach themselves deeply to the surface.” It’s best to eat these foods raw when you can.

Drink through a straw

Sugary foods do not do your smile any favors, but neither do starchy foods or dried fruits that get stuck easily between your teeth. When you do eat these foods, make sure to follow them up with sugarless gum or water to help rinse the debris from your teeth. Also, when you drink any sort of carbonated beverage or brightly colored fruit drink, make sure to use a straw that lets the liquid bypass your teeth. This will help prevent enamel damage and staining.

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