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A Natural White Smile

October 7, 2009 By 5 Comments



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I’ve always been drawn to an attractive smile. I don’t want to sound vain but I look at people’s teeth and their smile. It’s probably because I had horribly crooked teeth until high school. I remember dreaming about my teeth being perfect and excited to get braces. Now that my teeth are straight (almost, I have a crooked eye tooth on the bottom) I look at how white someone’s teeth are. It’s just me. I actually used to use over the counter whiteners because I wanted my teeth to look crayon white, like the stars on television. I realized how this wasn’t exactly “natural” and that there could be some risks involved so I stopped. Now my teeth are a little bit yellow…not a lot…but enough to make me contemplate a run to the drug store.



This sent me on a research mission for a natural way to whiten my teeth! Phew, I found a yummy option (wipe brow with hand)! Strawberries and baking soda…go figure! According to this great article online from, Health.com, the strawberry secret is, “malic acid, which acts as an astringent to remove surface discoloration.” Add baking soda and you have a natural buffer for the shine! Health.com, offered the following recipe:

You need:

1 ripe strawberry
1/2 teaspoon baking powder

You just crush it all together and use your toothbrush to spread it on your teeth (has to taste better than the white strips). Health.com, recommends leaving it on for five minutes and then brushing with, hopefully, your all natural toothpaste! You have to be careful to not do this too often, the baking soda can hurt your enamel and the strawberry does have natural sugar that can cause cavities.

I did try this and it wasn’t too bad. I haven’t noticed a big difference but I’ll do it a few times over the next month and hopefully I’ll be pearly white again. I do recommend flossing because of the seeds!!!




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  • http://www.greenbabiesblog.org Rachel

    This is great, I’ve been wondering about natural teeth whitening! It a lot cheaper too!!
    .-= Rachel´s last blog ..Fresh and Local Food for the Entire Family =-.

  • http://thenotiontree.blogspot.com/ Tanya

    What a great alternative! I would love to know how it turns out for you after a few more times! Did you find it tough to leave it on for 5 minutes? Did you have a perma-smile for the full 5 or are you able to close your mouth with it on?
    .-= Tanya´s last blog ..Kale Chips – The Healthier Chip =-.

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  • http://www.estheticdentistry.net/teeth-whitening-los-angeles.html Robin Maner

    Whoa! This teeth whitening alternative sounds yummy! Hehehe…. If you’re a berry lovers, you’re gonna love this remedy. Most people are aiming to have pearly white teeth not only for dental aesthetic purposes, but for the whole dental health. That’s why proper oral hygiene and visiting a dentist are very important to maintain healthy teeth.

  • http://www.lastingsmiles.com/?state-of-the-art-practice-dentists-las-vegas-nevada Bianca Jackson

    Oh, wow, that’s a cool teeth-whitening combo! Baking soda’s already a good way to keep your teeth white, but the added strawberries sweeten the deal! Dentists would love to see your teeth pearly white when you visit them, and this is a great way to help with that!