With Reflexologist Nuria Weaver
Home Remedies for Yellow Teeth
White and dazzling teeth are everybody's concern. But after a certain age teeth begins to get darker. Cracks and tiny potholes also form in the teeth. In due course enamel gets thinner that leads to the formation of a yellowish thin layer underneath the enamel known as dentin.
Causes of yellow teeth:
- Age and improper metabolism in the body
- Excess coffee, tea, beverages and tobacco
- Poor brushing causes tooth decay and yellowing
- Hereditary reasons
- Tooth infections
- Climatic conditions
- High dose of antibiotics causes discoloring of teeth
- Physical damage
- Emotional shock
Symptoms of yellow teeth:
- Gray, black, brown and yellow stains appear on teeth
- White strips also form on teeth because of high fluoride content especially found in drinking water.
To remove tarter from teeth many people get their tooth bleached or polished. This makes the teeth pale in color and dull. Moreover it has the chance to get pale and yellow again with consumption of coffee and tea. Hence cleaning teeth is not the permanent solution. Several sittings are required for a dentist to get that done. Try some home remedies for yellow teeth to fix the problem at home. These remedies are safe and can be applied to everybody's teeth except for very sensitive teeth.
Home remedies for yellow teeth are as follows:
- Pepper and salt is very effective in treating yellow teeth. Mix salt and pepper essence and apply on teeth. This home remedy for yellow teeth will help to whiten your yellow teeth.
- Take some almond peel and make a powder with it. Add some salt and use this mixture on your teeth. This will remove yellow stains from teeth.
- Rub the white portion of a dried orange peel on your teeth. This will add shine to your teeth. Orange peels are considered to be one of the best home remedies for yellow teeth. They are a rich source of vitamin C and calcium. It removes tarter on the teeth and keep them healthy and strong.
- In baking soda add few drops of lemon juice. Apply on teeth and leave it for few minutes. Wash your mouth. Do this regularly until you observe change in the color of your teeth.
- You can also mix 1 or 2 drops of hydrogen peroxide with half tablespoon of baking soda. Use this as a paste to remove stain from your teeth for couple of days in a week. In some cases there can be little irritation in gums but this will not harm your teeth and mouth. This is one of the positive home remedies for yellow teeth.
- Prepare a mixture of half teaspoon vinegar, half tablespoon baking soda and a pinch of table salt. Use this as a paste on your teeth to remove stains form teeth and prevent yellowing. This is one of the useful home remedies for yellow teeth.
- Salt and lemon juice also works wonder in whitening the teeth. In salt add few drops of lemon juice and apply on teeth. Let it stay for few minutes and rinse teeth with water. It will lighten the tint of the teeth as well as remove the tartar of the teeth. This is one of the beneficial home remedies for yellow teeth.
- Mix apple cider vinegar with water and use it to wash your mouth everyday to get rid of white teeth. This is one of the successful home remedies for yellow teeth.
- Crush few walnuts and apply on teeth. It acts as a natural cleaner and prevents teeth yellowing. It also keeps teeth bacteria free and white.
- Grind 2 to 3 strawberries into small pieces. Use this as a whitening paste for teeth. This is one of the valuable home remedies for yellow teeth.
- Brush your stained teeth with sage leaves (saliva). It will leave the teeth sparkly white. Sage leaves are used as an ingredient for many teeth whitening treatments. It is one of the positive home remedies for yellow teeth.
- Take dry rinds of 1 orange and 15 to 20 dry tulsi leaves. Mix them well. Use this powder as a tooth cleaner.
Diet :
- Eat carrot, guava, apple, sprouts, sugarcane and cucumber fruits to prevent yellowing of teeth.
- Eat calcium and iron rich foods as they keep the teeth white, strong and will protect teeth from yellowing and discoloring.
- Eat food salads and strawberries as they help to keep teeth white.
- Eat fibrous and green vegetables to keep the teeth bacteria free and white.
- Drink adequate amount of water to remove plaques from teeth.
Some tips to follow:
- Avoid all kind of hard drinks and alcohol to keep teeth bacteria free and white.
- Brush your teeth 2 times a day. Do proper brushing in the morning and bed time. It will prevent discoloring or yellowing.
- Avoid scratching the stains with the nails of your finger.
- Do not use citrus lemon for teeth whitening because it damages the teeth.
Follow the home remedies along with the diet and tips to get rid of yellow teeth at home. Going for a surgical treatment can be expensive and requires number of sitting. Better try home remedies which are effective and low-priced.
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