10 Natural Teeth Whiteners For A Better Smile

These natural teeth whiteners are more powerful than you’d think!

By Sophia Hussain

We all want a ‘Hollywood smile’, right? To get one, of course you should avoid stain-causing foods and drinks, including red wine, blueberries, coffee, and black liquorice. Smoking is also notorious for turning teeth a sickening yellow. And age does yellow teeth a bit, too.

If you’ve indulged in a few too many espressos or glasses of vino but still want a whiter grin, you can of course, use commercial products with hydrogen peroxide such as Crest Whitening Strips.

Or, if you have the money, you could visit your dentist to get some blue light or laser treatment. Celebrities go even further, and get full sets of veneers, the cost of which goes into the thousands, if not tens of thousands. And if you ask me, those ultra-white tones look so far from natural, they’re just downright bizarre.

But there are more natural teeth whiteners, too!

Everyday tips for whiter teeth

If you want a smile that’s clean and natural looking, there are myriad natural teeth whiteners to supplement your daily tooth-brushing routine. All of them will give you brilliant pearly whites in around 14 days. However, be warned: these remedies will not demonstrate results on: tooth crowns, veneers, teeth stained by smoking or certain medications such as antibiotics, and they do take regular use and some time to work.

One of my extra whitening tips is a very simple one for the ladies. Just regularly wear a blue-based organic lipstick or lipgloss in either pink or red hues. This will mute any yellowish tones left on your teeth.

Oh, and never skip this important beauty step either: remember to floss in-between your teeth to prevent stains from accumulating. And visit your dentist for regular teeth cleanings, of course!

Ready to lighten your smile up? Here are our top natural teeth whiteners.

Our Top 10 Natural Teeth Whiteners

1. Baking Soda

This classic formula has stood the test of time as one of the best natural teeth whiteners, because it works! But it does taste terrible.

Put about 1t of baking soda in your palm and mix with water or even better, lemon juice, to form a paste, then apply on a toothbrush. Use alone or on top of a layer of toothpaste for an extra whitening boost, and brush your teeth with this paste for at least two minutes. Rinse off with plenty of water.

Note: This WILL remove surface stains like wine and coffee. But it WON’T change the natural hue of your teeth. Also, this is very abrasive, so brush very gently, and use this method infrequently.

One of the best natural tooth whiteners for: Those on a budget.

2. Charcoal

It seems counterintuitive to say charcoal is one of the best natural teeth whiteners. And at first, you’ll be horrified to see your pearly whites turn black. But I’ve tried this myself and it works!

Just dab a bit of charcoal powder like SmileTime on the end of a toothbrush (with or without a touch of toothpaste) and brush for 5 minutes. The longer you can leave it on without rinsing, the better the results. Repeat a few times each week, but no more, as this can damage your tooth enamel if you use this too frequently.

Click here to see the other beauty benefits of charcoal.

One of the best natural tooth whiteners for: Occasional use.

3. Miswak

Miswhat? you may ask? Well, this original organic toothbrush is a teeth cleaning stick which is comprised of a twig from the Arak tree grown in the Arabian Peninsula. Arabs have long chewed on miswak to clean their teeth, and thanks to globalization, miswak can now be purchased locally too.

Unlike a synthetic toothbrush, one end of the twig has exposed stiff fibres, that is softened by gently chewing between the teeth. Use the softened end to brush the stains away with, which also ingeniously acts as an organic toothpaste too – perfect for travelling!

You can buy the sticks here.

One of the best natural tooth whiteners for: Both cleaning and whitening teeth.

Natural Teeth Whiteners

4. Orange or Banana Peel

One of the most natural teeth whiteners is also one of the cheapest: fruit peels!

Yep, that’s right. The enzymes in orange and banana peels remove stains from teeth. Here’s how: rub only the white side of the inside of the orange or banana peel (ensuring there is no fruit sticking to the peel either) against your teeth for about two minutes, then brush your teeth as usual.

Do this once a day for two weeks to see results. Easy, right? And the ingredients are right there in your kitchen.

One of the best natural tooth whiteners for: Playing around with after eating a banana!

Natural Teeth Whiteners

5. Chewing Apples, Strawberries and Celery

The sweetest tasting remedy is apples, which contains malic acid – an enzyme to help remove stains (and an ingredient found in cosmetic home teeth whitening products too). All you have to do is eat the fruit, as this allows the malic acid to naturally brush away the stains from the teeth. Definitely follow-up with brushing your teeth around 20-30 minutes afterwards as the naturally-occurring sugar in the fruit may cause tooth decay if left to accumulate.

Alternatively, chew on some celery: the cellulose fibres brush away teeth stains with every chew. A perfect palette cleanser after a cafe break! Of course this won’t transform your teeth into Britney Spears overnight, but it will keep stains at bay.

Finally, smoker Catherine Zeta Jones says she whitens her tobacco stained teeth with strawberries. Tyra Banks also tried this trick on her show – she got a handful of fresh strawberries, mashed them up and applied the paste on her teeth, leaving the paste there for a few minutes before rinsing it off. Yes, her teeth looked white as snow, but they did before anyway.

Nonetheless, it’s worth trying this because a) it’s gentle b) it tastes great! c) you’re meant to see results right away.

One of the best natural tooth whiteners for: A quick clean!

Natural Teeth Whiteners

6. Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse

It makes sense that apple cider vinegar works as a mouth cleaner stain on the teeth remover, especially from coffee and nicotine. It has been proven that it does work as a natural teeth whitener too, but you have to be consistent – it takes a least a month of continuous use to see results.

Some say that using apple cider vinegar gives the same effect as having your teeth professionally cleaned, but be careful – as with all acids, it can remove the enamel on your teeth if you do this too often. Two or three times a week is enough.

After brushing with ACV, you will need to brush gently with regular toothpaste, preferably a non fluoride one, or rinse your mouth out really well.

One of the best natural tooth whiteners for: Serious stains.

Natural Teeth Whiteners

7. Coconut Oil ‘Pulling’

I’ve never tried this myself, but there are people who swear by this method, and it also has a detoxing effect on the body. No wonder it’s seriously enjoying a huge surge of popularity! There are even ‘pulling kits’ on the market now, but you don’t need those. Just take a tablespoon of pure coconut oil and swish it around in your mouth for twenty minutes, twice a week.

It seems like a lot of time, but apparently the properties of the oil not only eradicate stains, but ‘suck out’ toxins from the tongue, leaving your teeth whiter and your overall health stronger.

One of the best natural tooth whiteners for: Preventing cavities and whitening teeth, too!

Natural Teeth Whiteners

8. Polished London Powder

Give your smile a makeover with the world’s first Hyaluronic Teeth Whitening Powder. This powder will literally transform your teeth from discoloured to pearly white without any harsh chemicals. In fact, the blend is so natural that it is entirely safe for enamel and those with sensitive teeth.

Designed to be used without toothpaste, it safely brushes away stains to reveal whitened teeth while also nourishing them and hydrating your smile. It’ll even leave breath minty, too!

One of the best natural tooth whiteners for: A rather luxurious experience.

9. Boka Natural Toothpaste

Forget toxic and chemical-laden toothpastes that promise whiter teeth. Care for your teeth and mouth with hydroxyapatite, a naturally occurring mineral that protects and whitens teeth naturally. It also remineralizes teeth naturally, rebuilding weakened enamel. It’s the perfect toothpaste swap to really care for your teeth daily, and it’s naturally fluoride-free, too!

One of the best natural tooth whiteners for: Maintaining teeth daily with a toxic-free toothpaste.

10. Keeko Botanical Whitening Pen

Wish you could whiten your teeth in a super convenient way? Well, it doesn’t get easier than this pen by Keeko! It’s peroxide-free and uses the natural powers of both bicarbonate soda and cranberry to safety whiten your teeth up to 5 shades without causing any damage to your enamel. Aloe vera and chamomile work to soothe sensitive teeth, while also helping your gums stay healthy, too!

It takes just 30 seconds to apply and teeth can be visibly whiter in just 30 minutes. That’s what you can speedy results!

One of the best natural tooth whiteners for: Whiter teeth in seconds – literally!

Sophia Hussain
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