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Ways to whiten your teeth

A diet high in fruits and vegetables may be good for both your body and your teeth. Strawberries and pineapple are two fruits that have been claimed to help whiten your teeth
By Republica

 


Brush with baking soda


Baking soda has natural whitening properties. This is the reason why baking soda is a popular ingredient in commercial toothpaste. This is not a remedy that will whiten your teeth overnight, but you should notice a difference in the appearance of your teeth over time.


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Eat fruits and vegetables


A diet high in fruits and vegetables may be good for both your body and your teeth. Strawberries and pineapple are two fruits that have been claimed to help whiten your teeth


Drink lots of water


Drinking water helps to reduce the amount of contact staining agents get with your teeth even as you’re consuming them. For example, drink a glass of water while you’re drinking coffee, and the coffee will have less time to stain the teeth


Stop Smoking


There are many harmful side effects of smoking, the tar, and tobacco found in nicotine rapidly yellow smokers' teeth. If you quit smoking, you will have better-looking teeth and healthy heart and lungs.


 

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