Everybody wants to have shiny and white teeth with a beautiful smile. Teeth whitening refers to procedure of making the color teeth white. There are various causes of teeth whitening such as aging, consumption of tea, coffee, sodas, smoking and antibiotics. Fluoride mineral also leads to teeth yellowing. It is called tooth bleaching. Various Ayurvedic herbal remedies and some Ayurvedic tips for teeth care are given in this article for teeth whitening.
Herbal Remedies for Teeth Whitening
Some important herbal remedies for teeth whitening are as follows:
- Walnut bark — Rub the bark of walnut on teeth to remove stains. It is one of the effective remedy for teeth whitening.
- Strawberries — These are considered an effective natural treatment for teeth whitening. Rub strawberries on teeth daily. It will remove all stains from the teeth.
- Orange peel — Rub inside of the orange peel for whitening teeth.
- Apple cider vinegar — Brush the teeth with apple cider vinegar every night for teeth whitening.
- Lemon juice – Make a paste with lemon juice and salt. Apply it over the yellow spots on teeth.
Other popular Ayurvedic herbs for teeth whitening are:
- Margosa (Azadirachtha indica) — Its twig should be used to brush teeth. Besides whitening, it also make teeth strong.
- Babul (Acacia arabica) — Babul’s twig is also used as a tooth brush. Tannin present in it makes the teeth white.
- Holy Basil (Ocimum sanctum) — The dried leaves of Ocimum should be made into powder. Brushing teeth with this powder helps in teeth whitening and it also cures pyorrhea.
- Mustard oil — Mix mustard oil and common salt and brush teeth daily with this paste. It helps make teeth white and also provides strength.
Excess intake of tea, coffee and other beverages should be avoided. The above are a few herbal remedies for teeth whitening.
