How to Get Rid of Yellow Teeth with Baking Soda

When you take into account just how far in home teeth whitening products that we take for granted now, have advanced from their rather modest beginnings, it can make you really  thankful for what you do not have to put into your mouth just to get a bright white smile. Although it may appear that way, we have not always had products such as brushed on bleaching gels, whitening toothpastes or whitening strips available. Before the oral healthcare market mushroomed into the major industry that it is today, getting that elusive smile was not always such an easy task.

Nowadays, we all know that brushing our teeth twice a day or after meals is the 1st step in home teeth whitening. To do that, we turn to our trusty toothbrush to remove any surface buildup on our teeth. Everybody has a toothbrush readily available but what would you do if you could not find yours. You would venture out into your front or back yard naturally and find yourself a suitable twig. In times gone by, folks would actually chew on sprigs in order to clean their pearly whites. After that, some clever individual, way back in history, had the smart idea of fashioning a piece of wood and adding boar bristle to the end of it. And so the toothbrush was born although the idea of having a mouthful of pig whiskers first thing in the morning is not too attractive.

Wanting to have whiter teeth is not anything new and has always been fashionable. The early barber, who used to double as the local dental practitioner, would literally file the surface of the tooth down and then apply a solution of Nitric Acid. This process would sure enough be effective at giving blinding white teeth, but it also came with a high price tag. The combination of filing and acid would ruin the enamel protective covering resulting in swift decay and the eventual loss of the teeth.

Think about that fresh minty taste sensation of your toothpaste. Most whitening toothpastes now contain baking soda as an active element. It is still a popular practice to brush the teeth with bicarbonate of soda straight out of the Arm & Hammer packet. If you do not want that baking soda taste, then you may want to stick to toothpaste. At least it no longer includes urine, which was a common element in the 1800’s.

The best home dental whitening system starts with proper tooth care. You do need to brush every day and floss on a regular basis. Frequent check-ups at the dentist can assist in keeping your teeth healthy and your gums in good condition. You do not want to brush your teeth with pure bleach. You might also want to skip tobacco products, red wine and beverages such as tea, coffee or soda pop. All of those stain the enamel over time. If brighter teeth seem too much hassle, then look at how far individuals had to go in the past to have dazzling white teeth.

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2 Comments so far

  1. Teeth Whitening on October 20th, 2008

    I consider that Your site there is future!

  2. Cosmetic Dentistry on December 29th, 2008

    Baking soda can be effective in whitening teeth. Tried it for 2 weeks and I have seen results already. I just put some on my toothpaste before brushing my teeth.

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