5 natural remedies to whiten your teeth

By Parmita Uniyal

Updated On Jan 25, 2022 03:44 pm IST

Want to whiten your teeth naturally? Here are five effective natural remedies by Ayurveda expert Dr Dixa Bhavsar that can help you have white and shiny teeth.

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There is no dearth of DIY teeth whitening techniques available on internet that advise one to use things like activated charcoal, baking soda and apple cider vinegar to make teeth white and shiny. But some of them could have side-effects and may end up damaging teeth instead of being beneficial. An Ayurveda expert shares five natural remedies that can help you maintain your dental hygiene and make your teeth whiter.(Pixabay)

Updated on Jan 25, 2022 03:44 pm IST

There is no dearth of DIY teeth whitening techniques available on internet that advise one to use things like activated charcoal, baking soda and apple cider vinegar to make teeth white and shiny. But some of them could have side-effects and may end up damaging teeth instead of being beneficial. An Ayurveda expert shares five natural remedies that can help you maintain your dental hygiene and make your teeth whiter.(Pixabay)

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1. Oil pulling: Swishing oil in the mouth is called oil pulling. The practice helps in the removal of microbes from the gums and teeth. It helps in alleviating mouth ulcers. It also exercises the muscles of the mouth, thereby strengthening and toning them.(Instagram)

Updated on Jan 25, 2022 03:44 pm IST

1. Oil pulling: Swishing oil in the mouth is called oil pulling. The practice helps in the removal of microbes from the gums and teeth. It helps in alleviating mouth ulcers. It also exercises the muscles of the mouth, thereby strengthening and toning them.(Instagram)

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2. Use neem and babul twigs for brushing your teeth: These herbs are anti-microbial. Chewing them releases anti-bacterial agents that helps maintain oral health.(Pinterest)

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2. Use neem and babul twigs for brushing your teeth: These herbs are anti-microbial. Chewing them releases anti-bacterial agents that helps maintain oral health.(Pinterest)

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3. Tongue scrapping: This is important for cleaning the oral cavity and removing all toxins that causes bacterial growth that leads to plaque formation.(Shutterstock)

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3. Tongue scrapping: This is important for cleaning the oral cavity and removing all toxins that causes bacterial growth that leads to plaque formation.(Shutterstock)

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4. Herbal mouth rinse: A decoction of Triphala or Yashtimadhu serves as an excellent mouth rinser. The practice in addition to maintaining oral hygiene helps in alleviating mouth ulcers.(Shutterstock)

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4. Herbal mouth rinse: A decoction of Triphala or Yashtimadhu serves as an excellent mouth rinser. The practice in addition to maintaining oral hygiene helps in alleviating mouth ulcers.(Shutterstock)

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5. Brushing twice everyday: It is important to brush each time post meals especially after eating sticky food items like chocolates. Since it is impossible to brush teeth 4-5 times a day, brushing it twice xis the least we can do.(Shutterstock)

Updated on Jan 25, 2022 03:44 pm IST

5. Brushing twice everyday: It is important to brush each time post meals especially after eating sticky food items like chocolates. Since it is impossible to brush teeth 4-5 times a day, brushing it twice xis the least we can do.(Shutterstock)

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