Brilio.net - Strawberries are known to contain malic acid, which can help remove stains on teeth naturally. When combined with baking soda, this combination can be an effective natural teeth whitening alternative. Baking soda has mild abrasive properties that help remove plaque and surface stains without damaging the enamel.
How to use this ingredient is quite easy. You only need to crush one strawberry until soft, then mix it with half a teaspoon of baking soda. After that, use the mixture to brush your teeth for a few minutes before rinsing with clean water.
While this method can help brighten your teeth , its important not to use it too often. The acid content in strawberries can be risky for eroding enamel if used excessively. Therefore, just do this treatment 1-2 times a week to keep it safe for your dental health.
As a baking leavening agent, baking soda is also known as a powerful cleaning agent to overcome yellow stains on teeth. Baking soda has natural whitening properties so it is often added to toothpaste products. Research in The Journal of Clinical Dentistry found that toothpaste containing baking soda is more effective in removing yellow stains. Its mild abrasive properties are considered capable of removing yellow stains on teeth.
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Meanwhile, strawberries are one type of fruit that can also whiten yellow teeth. Quoted from the Daily Mail, strawberries contain citric acid, a type of acid that can smooth hard and dense tooth surfaces. So it can help erode crust and yellowish stains on teeth.
This red fruit also contains malic acid which can gently whiten without damaging teeth. The malic acid content in strawberries is higher than citric acid, so the risk of teeth becoming brittle due to citric acid is smaller. The riper the strawberry, the higher the malic acid content.
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With just the two ingredients mentioned above, you can make an effective teeth whitening concoction to remove yellowish stains on your teeth. In addition, you will also get fresher breath . Here's how to make it.
Material:
1. 1-2 strawberries
2. 1 teaspoon baking soda
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How to make:
1. Puree the strawberries until completely smooth.
2. Add baking soda then stir both until evenly mixed.
3. Use this mixture to brush your teeth as usual.
4. Brush thoroughly, including between your teeth.
5. Leave it for 1 minute then rinse with water until clean.
6. Continue by brushing your teeth using your favorite toothpaste.
7. Repeat this method regularly every 2 days every morning to get naturally white teeth.
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