6 Foods To Eat For A Whiter, Brighter Smile

Hey, are you looking for a fast and cheap way to keep your teeth pearly white? You’re in luck! Here we have rounded up easy au natural treatments you all can try at home.

Our dental health is something we take with us our entire lives. If our teeth start suffering, the rest of our bodies pay a price.

Fortunately, certain foods have been shown to improve your dental health and help keep your teeth in great condition. Let’s take a look at some of the most beneficial foods for your smile.

1. Strawberries, Apples and Grapes

Eating strawberries, a green apple, or grapes after lunch helps keep your smile sparkly. You know,Why? Will tell. The malic acid contained in these fruits acts as an astringent, buffing away surface discoloration. You can even create a DIY toothpaste by mixing crushed strawberries in a bowl with a dash of baking powder and then rubbing the mix over your teeth. Just be sure to rinse thoroughly afterward to get rid of any stray strawberry seeds.

2. Lemons

We’ve already been telling you how amazing lemons are, but did you know they can also remove stains? Indeed, the multitasking fruit contains acetic acid, which acts as a bleaching agent against coffee, wine, and other darkening substances. Swish one tablespoon of lemon juice around for nature’s answer to mouthwash Or, mix the juice with a bit of salt or sugar and brush the scrub onto your teeth.

3. Celery and carrots

These healthy fruits and veggies act like natural stain removers by increasing saliva production, which serves as the mouth's self-cleaning agent. They also may kill bacteria that causes bad breath, and their crunch factor works to scrub teeth clean.

4. Oranges and pineapples

Eating tart fruits such as oranges and pineapples may cause the mouth to produce more saliva, which washes teeth clean naturally. Beware of using lemons directly on teeth, because too much acidity can damage teeth.

5. Baking soda

One 2008 study found toothpastes that contain baking soda — long considered a tooth-whitening home remedy — do a better job of removing plaque than toothpastes without the ingredient.
To try it, your best bet is brushing with a commercial paste that contains the mild abrasive.

Or, once in a while, you can just brush your teeth with baking soda straight from the box.

6. Yogurt, milk and cheese

Dairy products contain lactic acid, which may help protect teeth against decay. A study in the journal Dentistry found kids who ate yogurt four times per week had less tooth decay than kids who didn't eat yogurt. Researchers think proteins in yogurt may bind to teeth and prevent them from attack by harmful acids that cause cavities. Hard cheeses are best for whitening, since they help remove food particles as well.

If you’re crunched for time, simply chewing gum or drinking water after eating will help wash away the food particles and bacteria that can lead to discoloration.