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Home Remedies For Dental Stains

By Harry Izzo


Do you cover your mouth to hide your smile even after hearing a hilarious joke? Then you might want to find a remedy for your stained teeth. If you go to a dentist he can have them removed in a few short minutes. A dentist is fully equipped with the latest cleansing gels to take care of your problems. If you go the home remedy route then be prepared for the long-haul.

For people that smoke, staining is a problem. Most smokers don't clean their teeth after, like they should. Just as with eating a smoker should brush his teeth after having a cigarette. A good brushing twice a day can help remove smoking stains over time. At a minimum a smoker should rinse his mouth with some water if brushing is not convenient.

Eating fruit is good for smokers. Citrus fruit, especially, stimulates saliva production and saliva helps wash away this staining. You can ward off smoking stains by eating oranges and lemons whenever possible. So be sure to have a lot of them on hand. Citrus fruit is loaded with the vitamin C needed to prevent gingivitis.

Other helpful fruits are apples and strawberries. To clean the surface of your teeth and keep them looking white, just bite into an apple. Strawberries can be made into paste to brush your teeth with. Be sure to use real toothpaste to complete the job.

Hydrogen peroxide and baking soda together make a very strong homemade paste to brush your teeth with. Baking soda is basically tiny abrasive grains that are a good option to the toothpaste we use every day. These little grains scrub the surface enamel of your teeth and stop their staining. Make sure that you do not brush too vigorously otherwise you will harm this surface enamel.

Eating dairy is a good source of calcium. Calcium is important for strengthening bones. Teeth are bones and calcium helps to make them strong. To protect your teeth from smoke stains eat plenty of dairy products like milk and cheese.

These home remedies are not quick fixes unfortunately. They help remove stains over time especially for smokers. The best option is to quit smoking altogether. This will improve your smile and keep you living longer too.




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