Bleaching teeth and saving: How do I get a brilliant white smile without high costs?

May 22

One or the other has heard of teeth whitening. However, over-the-counter home teeth whitening products have not been around for that long. And the prices - compared to other cosmetic products - are significantly higher. This begs the question of what cheap alternatives are there to get rid of unsightly tooth discoloration.

Coconut oil, baking soda and turmeric: the cheap alternatives to teeth whitening

If you google home remedies for teeth whitening, you get a wide variety of results. We have selected the 3 most present and briefly described them.

• Oil pulling: Here a tablespoon of coconut oil should be put in the mouth and then "pulled" through the spaces between the teeth. After 5 to 20 minutes, the oil is spat out and the teeth are brushed with toothpaste. It has not yet been clearly established whether there will be any visible success.

• Soda: With this method, baking soda is sprinkled on the damp toothbrush and then the teeth are brushed. Some also make a paste from the powder. All of this costs only a few cents and should make the teeth appear whiter due to the abrasion. Bleaching teeth with baking soda should work well, but it will destroy the tooth enamel in the long term. Dentists therefore advise against it.

• The turmeric root: The yellow medicinal plant is said to have a tooth-whitening effect. In order to develop this one should chew the raw root for a few minutes and use all teeth as possible. Turmeric is known for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects and can help maintain healthy oral flora.

There are several ways you can try to find a method that works well for you and is affordable. However, we advise: stay away from baking soda or baking powder! These substances can cause lasting damage to tooth enamel. In addition, the roughened surface can cause discoloration to occur more quickly than with an intact enamel layer.

If you want to save money and see results at the same time, we recommend tooth whitening powder to start with. The contained substances protect your teeth and whiten them evenly. Like all products, you'll find that too Teeth whitening powder on our website.

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