The secret to this inexpensive home whitening method is malic acid, which acts as an astringent to remove surface discoloration. Combined with baking soda, strawberries become a natural tooth-cleanser, buffing away stains from coffee, red wine, and dark sodas. While it’s no replacement for a bleaching treatment at your dentist’s office, “this is a fast, cheap way to brighten your smile,” says Adina Carrel, DMD, a dentist in private practice at Manhattan Dental Arts in New York. “Be careful not to use this too often, though, as the acid could damage the enamel on your teeth.”
You need:
1 ripe strawberry
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Directions: Crush the strawberry to a pulp, then mix with the baking soda until blended. Use a soft toothbrush to spread the mixture onto your teeth. Leave on for 5 minutes, then brush thoroughly with toothpaste to remove the berry–baking soda mix. Rinse. (A little floss will help get rid of any strawberry seeds.) Carrel says you can apply once a week.
By Karina Timmel
Comments (481)
What is the proper ingredient, baking soda or baking powder? I noticed there were references to both. Thanks!
no, actually, it only said baking soda
u can also use baking soda and peroxide and mix it to were it looks like toothpaste
Yes it’s baking soad is what it said but there’s another way!!!
(1)Get an orange
(2)Get 1 piece of an orange and eat down to the skin
(3)Put the white part of the skin on your teeth and let it sit
Katie
how long do u have to let the prange peel sit for???
i got it, katie. you’re funny!
does that really work?
Yeah. Of course it works because its not whitening your teeth, your just putting something white on your teeth :)
thats not funny..
HA
Strawberries – fine. But do NOT use orange peel or anything like orange juice. That is “citrus acid” and will quickly corrode the enamel off your teach.
I’m pretty sure she said to put the white part against your teeth, so, you would NOT see the white part. I’m pretty sure she meant this as actual advice. :P
Good one, Katie! I like how some people fell foe this. :)
It even says baking soda, You need:
1 ripe strawberry
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
amber i also noticed it says – go check your eyes for vision problems.
haha you ain’t funny who in the world would pull all there teeth out for dentures you still gotta pay, sooo what is the point!!! i think you should be happy about who you are with your teeth
baking soda does work…
1.have baking soda.
2.get peroxide.
3. mix them together till it looks pasty.
4.bruch your teeth once, then brush them with the paste, then brush them again reaally good.
Trust Me It Works after 2 weeks every day.
it burns the first couple times but it works. :)
I got a better idea.
1. Have all your teeth pulled
2. Get pearly white dentures. Not the slip in kind, but the kind that attack to posts that the dentist places in your jaw bone.
3. Be happy and smile!
For the cost of really good, white-forever dentures that never get cavities, you could save yourself tens of thousands in your life time.
For example, getting a root canel is about $1,000 in most places. Get cavities and cleanings taken care of costs thousands over a life time.
But to take care of dentures is practically nothing! And most denture wearers will tell you they like their falsies more than the real ones.
Good dentures cost $2,500. They last for about 15 years. In 15 years, you would have spent 10x that in dental care.
Smart. Try research. Your teeth are what keep your jawbone stable. Pull all of your teeth out and it will literally deteriorate until it is gone. Notice older people with now lower jaw line. Sure, it’s a good initial price for discount dentures, but you have to pay more for upkeep-they don’t stay white and actually attract stains and hold them-and if you have any weight loss or gain, they don’t fit and can’t be adjusted, you go get new ones. If they break, it isn’t an easy fix, and they are VERY breakable. They fall out easy, even if you cememt them in. They freak dates out. A better idea would be to brush and floss correctly and get regular check ups and you can avoid cavities and all of the upkeep that goes with it! False teeth. My mom’s had them since she was 15 because of a disease. No, they aren’t cheaper and yes, she hates them, and your looks change every time you get them refitted.
My Oma got her teeth pulled… now she has trouble hearing. Don’t pull them out and get dentures that’s going to give you terrible problems.
it’s baking soda
it is baking soda
has a dental hygienist, i do not recommend using this method. it will wear away at your enamel, causing irreversible yellowing.
why? because under the enamel is a layer of softer yellower dentin that shows through when your enamel thins.
so how do you recommend to whiten teeth?
This makes me happy sooo many people make me laugh. and its Defiantly SODA. It defiantly states “S-O-D-A”. And hey cool idea. Baking Soda With some Peroxide and for flavor strawberries and apple juice. Make your very own toothpaste.. oh and yes make sure its pure apple juice “don’t want the sugar” lol this makes me laugh I’m happy now. And the orange peel thing wow creative and hilarious.
Baking soda
Baking soda
Baking soda …
Could I substitute fresh apple juice in the place of the strawberry? Apples have malic acid IIRC.
Use fresh apple juice only though, not the regular store-bought kind (too much sugar!). Eating apples and other water-saturated fruits (like strawberries) as well as hard vegetables, such as broccoli and carrots, can help get rid of stains.
Why the heck can’t we get an answer to the question of which additive goes with the Strawberries? Baking SODA or Baking POWDER? They are TWO DIFFERENT PRODUCTS!
Oh my God, can’t you read? SODA! S-O-D-A!
Its Baking Soda. Baking powder is something you would use to make baked goods with and doesn’t have the same cleaning properties as baking soda. so you would mix baking soda with the strawberry.
however, both items are so abrasive and acidic and can damage the enamel even if its the first time you use it. it is better to use toothpaste and dip it in baking soda, foregoing the strawberry’s altogether.
another thing you can do is swish with hydrogen peroxide, just be careful not to swallow and to rinse our mouth out really well (or swish before you brush)
Only when you swish with hydrogen peroxide…make sure you don’t do it all the time. YOU CAN GET A YEAST INFECTION IN YOUR THROAT.
lol i think he is a bit, i don’t get why people get confused when the answer is right there!
It’s baking SODA. They use it as a whitening product in toothpaste. *Facepalm* I’m going to try this product just to tell you all who are wondering if it works.
dont call people retarted thats really mean n ignorant
why would you use soda for your mouth it will rot your teeth and yes i can read
Actually, baking soda does not rot your teeth, it’s used in many toothpastes because it’s great at removing stains. It also works for removing stains on laundry.
Yes, Edward these are too very different products. For example if you use baking powder mixed with vinegar, this can cause and will cause a reaction that believe me you do not want in any orfice.
As an attorney I highly reccoend from staying away from this combination. Stick with orange peels with the white side out, and there you have it. Your teeth are now white.
Sorry for the confusion Amber and Edward. The post has been corrected. Thanks for visiting Health.com!
could i apply once a day instead of once a week?
whats the maximun i could apply a week?
nah only appply once a week cause it makes your teeth sensitive and thats not good and it will make your gums bleed if you do this more than once a week
you know if u just use baking soda it works fine u dont need to mix it wit the strawberry cuz i use baking soda and my teeth get whiter and whiter
how long did it take for your teeth to actually get whiter, to the point where you noticed the difference????
how can you just use baking soda? dont you need something to make it pasty?
I have a whiter teeth and i have now a nicer smile than ever. It is very effective.
Could i apply it once a day instead of once a week? If so then how fast will it whiten my teeth and by how much?
Dentists say that Baking Soda can make you’re teeth very sensitive, and to sensitive teeth are unhealthy, I have sensitive teeth, I can’t even bite into an apple without get that cold breeze going down me.
So, only apply once a week, this is a method that WHITENS teeth, it doesn’t make them healthier.
Dentists dont want you to know these stuff. They will lose patients; losing patients goes to losing money.
Does it actually work ? :D
Well, This looks very nice and easy to use. There are apparently more ways than I thought to actually whiten your teeth. Now, May I ask some questions?
Does it work?
How fast can it whiten your teeth?
And How much can you use this method within a week?
I had just gotten my braces off two days ago, and I really need to get my teeth white now. I love my smile but not the color that goes with it!
Hope you can help me with these questions. :]
1) Yes, it does work,
2) Not really sure, in 24 hours or so.
3) Once a week
Oi, typo on my name. Kristin.*
I actually use tooth paste and then add a lil’ bit of baking soda while u still brushing and it seem to work for me.u should avoid using baking soda very often because u gonna end up having sensible teeth!( my advice is to use it like 3 to 4 times a week even though dentists say 2 times a month!)
u gonna end up having SENSIBLE teeth!
- oh my!
my teeth are very sensible. they aren’t ever white after labor day.
HA! I wish my teeth were that fasion conscience!
FASION CONSCIENCE? U REALLY CANT LAUGH LOVE!
Baking Soda— as advised by dentists should not be used often because it can can corrode your enamel…and make your teeth sensitive…
A long time ago, when the toothpaste was not as gently formulated like it is today, the aristocrats used baking soda with the new improved “toothbrush”… then the aristocrats started to have worse teeth than the peasants… they called it the “rich mans curse”… because at that time only the rich can afford the “brush and the paste”…
hope that helps
Actually it was because all the sugar they ate… because only the rich could afford sugar it was so expensive.
can i substitute strawberries for different frozen berries? they aren’t in season at the moment and i don’t want to wait
frozen berries are dyed with Red Dye #40. i can’t imagine this whitening your teeth… maybe dying them red.
Um, not to be rude but when is someone going to answer my questions? JOHN
John, Its not supposed to be healthy if you use it everyday. The doctors say not to do this more than four times a month. I use it about 3 times a week. I haven’t had any problems with it yet. I’m not sure how long it takes before they are white…I’ve been doing it for 2 weeks and I can already tell some difference.
well i guess it will have different effects for everyone, and as far as the frequent use of the this little remody, its also going to be different for everyone. people with already sensitive teeth are especially not recommended to exeed the recommended applications. if the doctors and dentists recommend no more then 4 times a month, people with non sensitive teeth can probably do it 8-12 times a month, where sensitive toothed people should not exeed 6-10 times a month, but beware no matter what, and stop using for a week or 2 if you notice sensitivity starting, then continue at a lower frequency. good luck to all.
yehh baking soda works but it wears your enamel away leave the edges o yhur teeth slighly blue and making it painful to eat hot or cold foods. if absolutly needed then only use it 3 times a month max . i ued to use it and now my teeth are tinted blue !… there is a better option .. the inside of the bannana peel yhur rub it on yhur teeth it contains calcuim and vitamin d which yhur teeth absorb .
first brush yhur theeth normal but for 1 minute then rub the inside of banna peel …after 2 mins of rubbing … wait for a minute then lightly brush yhur teeth again for about 30 seconds …
tryst me it works yhu will see differences in 2 days=D x x
Terrible. Applying acid to your teeth to whiten them? Why not just grind them with an abrasive?
Dentists (and tooth whitening kits) use some form of peroxide. The oxidation breaks up the pigments dying your teeth and makes them white without damaging the enamel significantly. Why not just tell people to mix peroxide and baking soda. That would work better than strawberries and not damage the teeth.
Grant, that was perfect. I kept reading and when I got your comment that is exactly what I was thinking. Actually I was thinking battery acid with a little lemon juice. Man these people are going to loose not just their teeth but gums also. People just brush you teeth with a good toothpaste. GO TO THE DENTIST 2 TIMES A YEAR AND ASK HIM WHAT TO DO.
Yeah, Grant I agree with Jeffrey, thanks a ton for posting this! Very helpful! I was looking for something that wouldn’t damage teeth as much, and this is perfect! Tank you! ^_^
Baking soda and strawberries work but are harmful the easiest was is to swish peroxide in your mouth. You can do this everyday. But the SAFEST way is the dentist or a bleaching kit. But hydrogen peroxide works if you don’t believe me look at the oral part on the bottle.
it sounds very easy. i will try it and hope it works. ill comment back in a few weeks.
they were talking about baking soda not baking powder thats for baking cakes
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Hey Brandy,
You were supposed to try something and get back to us, what happened?
it’s very helpful.
i have a yellow tinge to my teeth , i would like to try the baking soda and peroxide but concerned about sensitivity starting any sugestions.
well…if you notice any form of sensitivity then it is probably best to stop. But every person is different so I would try it and see if your teeth feel any different. If it seems to be working…then keep on doing it! But make sure you only do it once a week at the most…(maybe twice..but once to be on the safe side) to prevent this sensitivity issue.
I used the stawberries for about 5 minutes before I found this site because I read about it in a book. The book did not mention the baking power/soda so I just used the stawerries. It worked immediately! My teeth are whiter. I glad to see this site because I know known not to use it but one a week. Thanks – Vicki
Bernice, once a week, month or everday. once your enamel wears thin, its too late. It’s really bad for your teeth, that acid it really strong for teeth. I wouuld say once a year. Honest, I am not kidding. Enamel is thin anyway and strong but porous (so the acid goes inside and wear form inside to out also). If you used it everday for 6 months you would not have any teeth left. Don’t do it, mabye for a prom, wedding. something once in a life. Not even a yearly holiday. Good luck but please listen people.
thank you so much, I read what you did with the strawberries and tried it myself. The main article said you needed baking soda, i didnt have any so i tried your method. It worked perfectly. I don’t even see the yellow and white streaks anymore. I’ll recomend this method to my friends and colleauges.
im talking about what Nicki Nelson did was genius, just try it!
i mean vicki nelson
I love Vicki’s response, it tastes good, feels good, smells good, and you get great results.Just mash 2 or more strawberries into wet pulp, take a toothbrush, brush as much as you want.But first bush with toothpaste for 1 minute. It gives best results.
how did you use the strawberrys??? did you make them into a paste? or what?
Are you SURE that this was not due to some red colour left on your gums from the strawberries?
You can get the same result with red lipstick…
(Same as if you put on a yellow t-shirt (for example), yellowish teeth will look whiter… and so on!)
In France, there was a toothpaste named «Email Diamant» which was supposed to whiten teeth but coloured gums a vivid red!
Red gums are not sexy.
:-|
(Sorry for the mistakes… I AM French.)
Use Baking Soda, it works better and it’s more common in most people’s homes. I have tried both and baking soda is much more effective.
heyyy people so really does this work!! or would frozen berries work the same!! idk so what i think i am going to do is rinse with peroxide and baking soda mixed together!! how fast can i get results if i do that??
wow, this really works! i tried it just once this week using only baking soda. i put about half a teaspoon of it onto my daily amount of toothpaste and i brushed. i just waited 5 minutes with the mixture in my mouth, thinking that the baking soda will take some time to work completely. then i rinsed. after a couple days of no baking soda and only hard brushing, i can see a great improvement.
I agreed with your comment Tony. There are individuals that don’t realize English is NOT the only language spoken in this planet. Personally, English is my second language and Spanish is primary. Neither of these languages belongs to me. I’m not from England or Spain. Btw, Peroxide does work it is just horrible in taste. But mostly things that taste bad for you are good for you. :P
Heard salt and lemon juice together works well. Any feedback on this? Also, find ‘Big M’s’ comments above to be unfortunate and completely unnecessary.
How about something you can use everyday and you should do it about 3 times a day of as often as you brush your teeth and use TOOTHPASTE!!! Duuhhhhhhhh…….but there are places you can get your teeth cleaned and that is called a dentist offise or there is something that famous people use and if you go on to google and type up something like tips to get your teeth white like famous people then they have it where you can buy it for like $149.99 and for that price you could see a dentist!!! Thank You for your time!! And mabey you could start to brush your teeth better so that they could get sparkelyyy white like mine!!!!!♥
you go for you Dev. read my previous comments. Strawberries just lay all night long with cola in your mouth. Its like the same acid in coka cola that wears you teeth that is in strawberries man. THINK PEOPLE.
Meant to say GOOD FOR YOU DEV, not “you gao for you Dev.” I think i was just a little worried about what i was reading.
Dev, I find your comments… upsetting. I do brush my teeth at least twice, but normally FIVE times a day trying to make them whiter. The problem is I have genetically darker teeth and I just got my braces off. That combination makes for a yellow-tinged smile. I think it was rude of you to make comments like that when people are only trying to improve the way they feel about themselves.
Haha, did anybody else notice in the rules…. to keep it clean?….. Kinda funny for the subject. Do you guys know why the guys teeth turned blue? I’d like to try it, but for blue teeth….I want them white. If I don’t brush off the strawberry red i’d have an American smile! –John Doe
How long does this take for it to start working..?
P.S. And are there any other ways to naturally whiten your teeth?
Thanks
if you can afford it, go to the dentist and ask him about Laser. I works and belive it or not it is natural, but expensive and it works in one treatment or two. It’s what they use to remove tattoos and safe. Just one or two visits and your teeth can be perfect white.
I saw this new toothbrush called Whitebrush that uses light to whiten teeth and kills germs. Again its a product you would use everyday.
Hi there, so where can we find this whitebrush with the light at? I’d like to get one for home use.
Who wants to whiten their teeth? For almost no cost?
What I am about to disclose will upset teeth whitner companies and toothpaste companies as well…
First step: Brush your teeth for about 2 minutes, BUT WAIT!! DO NOT SPIT OUT THE PASTE, UNTIL YOU READ THE SECOND STEP!!
Second step: keep the paste in your mouth for about 10 minutes (it’s easier if you are about to step into the shower, so you can spit it out after your finished showering).
Do this at least twice a day, for 2-3 weeks and everyone will begin to ask you ” my God, can’t you get your teeth any whiter? What did that cost you? $300?”
Try this first with regular name brand toothpaste. Tarter control works faster.
“Sorry Colgate, Crest and all the others.”
Have you done it before or heard about it. I would bet your 100 percent correct. Its kind of using the chemicals they use to whiten your teeth for a few minutes but using it longer to get the full strength. Sounds pretty safe to me.
Can i Use colgate?
Where did you learn about this tip from? Also what regular name brand toothpaste are you talking about? Care to suggest a few?
Thanks Sal, that was some really helpful advice. Will be sure to give it a try and let ya know what happens…….
This also works for me (I use Colgate Total Advanced Health™ professional Clean – paste/not the gel); and I do make sure taht I brush carefuly until there is practically no toothpaste left …then I use water to rinse any toothpaste left.
It is important to brush longer, anyway but always with a soft brush.
My teeth are not a blueish white and my gums are a healthy pink.
The idea is to make them look a natural white and have healthy teeth AND gums.
are there any other fruits that can be used other than strawberries? Because strawberries are quite expensive here, and i’m using my own pocket money.
well don’t use the baking soda. It’s a waste, just try using the strawberries. It tastes awesome.
im gona try this~! but if baking soda really helps ur teeth so much then how come its not in every whitening product / every whitener toothpaste?
sry for the noobish question :X
Most whitening toothpastes do have it in there. I’ve seen it on colgate & arm&hammer “with baking soda” so im guessing it cant be THAT bad for your teeth as some people say it is
hi i just want to whiten my teeth without paying a lot and its hard for me to smile cause of my teeth any tips on how to whiten teeth faster like mayb in 2 weeks or less… ty ill check back for more comments thx -chris
I have tried this before was great at first then after doin it once maybe twice a week for about 6month i noticed that the bottle of my two front top teeth started to really thinnin and tiny bits have started chipping off!! Not really noticeable when i smile but i can see it when i look up close in the mirror that my teeth are not totally straight like they were. I would say yes use this but only when you want to brighten them nights out things like that but maybe a little less then once a week!!
Oh and am not too sure about poxide comments Isnt that used for dying hair not too sure a would like to put it into my mouth lol
Peroxide does work, it just takes a little longer, and tastes gross!
Well I read the directions and the comments.. I’m goin to try a few of these home remedies. I’ll get back to this site with my opinions
can you use baking POWDER instead of baking SODA to whiten he teeth?
please answer ASAP! jus got me braces off n i need 2 no real quick!:)
No, you can’t, sorry! Baking soda has cleaning agents that the powder doesn’t have, so powder’s not going to work. Also, i suggest doing this instead of the baking soda, because the baking soda wears down your enamel, which could be very bad. Sal posted this earlier, and i haven’t tried it yet, but it seems plausible AND healthy for your teeth:
First step: Brush your teeth for about 2 minutes, BUT WAIT!! DO NOT SPIT OUT THE PASTE, UNTIL YOU READ THE SECOND STEP!!
Second step: keep the paste in your mouth for about 10 minutes (it’s easier if you are about to step into the shower, so you can spit it out after your finished showering).
Do this at least twice a day, for 2-3 weeks and everyone will begin to ask you ” my God, can’t you get your teeth any whiter? What did that cost you? $300?”
Try this first with regular name brand toothpaste. Tarter control works faster.
Use baking soda (bicarbonate of soda) not baking powder which is for baking cakes; like Nia said. Baking soda is also good for heartburn. Just a little pinch in 3/4 cup of water should eliminate the problem. Also baking soda and lime is great for eliminating stains from light color clothing.
Just reading through this post gives me a headache! Do you people read before you post up your repetitive questions, nagging that your questions have not been answered, etc? GOD!
yes, but can you use the POWDER instead of the SODA?! answer, plz!
jk.
LOL! The useful comments helped me out a lot. The goofy ones made me laugh. It’s all good.
Compare baking powder and baking soda, it is baking
powder totally have no whitener effect at all?. what other fruits that can have the same effect as strawberries and lemons on tooth whitener?. Can apples and oranges works the same?. Thanks.
Regards,
Johnny
Just so all of you know, baking soda is not all that phenomenal for your teeth. It just acts as an abrasive that scrubs your teeth very well. If it is used too often though, it can be highly damaging to your teeth.
The best method to cheaply whiten your teeth is to swish with hydrogen peroxide twice a day. You will notice a slight difference within three days.
The proof? Simple. Hydrogen peroxide is just water with an extra oxygen molecule. (H2O2) When it hits any surface, it bubbles and will remove stain.
It will not harm your teeth at all, and it will actually lead to a cleaner healthier mouth. The taste isn’t so fantastic, but it’s defiitely bareable.
:)
agreed.
Saying that H2O2 is safe because ‘it’s just another molecule’ has to be the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard. First, it’s an extra ATOM genius. Second, The difference between carbon dioxide (CO2) and carbon monoxide (CO) is also one atom. Where’s your proof? You don’t even make any sense and have done no research.
It’s an extra HYDROGEN atom not Oxygen
I would strongly advice not to use this method, it will corrode your enamel. If you are displeased with your smiles consult with your dentist and see if its possible for you to get treatment with hydrogen peroxide at your dentists office or as home cure.
Please take care of your teeth you are stuck with them for a long time.
are you saying that brynns comments are false??
is it bad to do this more than once a week? how much difference would it make if i did it daily and what would be the negative side effects?
As for this article:
4 times baking soda was mentioned
0 times baking powder was mentioned
Actually, they corrected it. There was a typo in the article, probably before you ever found the site. You’ll see the comment buried above us, actually, where the moderator thanked someone for pointing it out.
that’s true. i read it too, but you can’t correct foolish smart people.
Anyway, I tried brushing my teeth with baking soda and it worked immediately. I put baking soda in a dish, wet my toothbrush, dipped it in the baking soda, and brushed my teeth. After that, I brushed them again with toothpaste (to get rid of the taste), and I noticed a difference right away. I only did it because I have a friend who is a heavy smoker, but his teeth are as white as those models in magazines who have their teeth photo shopped. He said he had been brushing with baking soda everyday for years.
i will ask him if his teeth are sensitive.
STRAWBERRY and BAKING SODA
read the fffing directions
is this very helpful
i have yellowish teeth and i have a big date i need my teeth whiter now how fast does this work how much can i put in a week help this date is with the most coolest and very popular guy HELP.
wen is sumone going to answer my question
does can any1 tel me if hydrogen peroxide realy works if so hows the best way to use it….
Yes, u fill the cap of the bottle with warm water put in ur mouth, then pour hydrogen peroxide into the cap add it to the water and swish for 1min…as it tells u on the bottle.
i have tried it before, but only once b/c, is there a better tasting way. nasty flavor it leaves. thanks :)
Do i have to crush the strawberrie into little pieces and then mix it with the baking soda? IS this right
don’t do it! your teeth’s enamel is very thin and will wear out. just brush your teeth and leave the toothpaste in for five to ten minutes. once a day, for a week. you’ll see a difference.
i’ve done this twice these past few days. it really works. but i’m pretty happy with my teeth now so i’m not going to continue.
i know how to make your teeth as white as snow it is really easy and cost very little! all you have to do is oh wait i forget um….pooh…wait..no…smile…butt…um..sorry i’m no help really ta ta for now
Your teeth really should be no whiter than the whites of your eyes. Otherwise it’s over-whitening and you look like a fool. And if a person has yellow eyes, well… Go see a doctor, please.
haha this is hilarious. Listen people…most of your questions have been answered twice already, just read the god damn posts. Second, ask your god damn dentist for his opinion, he has his license for a reason people. Third, you want white teeth in a few hours? here’s the answer…paint your teeth white.
or use a sandblaster, that’ll change your color. Maybe from white to red though!
Come on guys its just a “remedy”. its just strawberries and baking soda. MASH into PULP! it tells you what to do omg people!
Strawberries daily without the most confusing part of wether it’s baking soda or baking powder will work very well without any side effects.
You are absolutely wrong. The acid is HARMFUL to your enamel. There are side effects, they even mention it in the article!
k im gonna try with the banana peel :)
Yeah I hope somebody will start posting results on the banana peel or the orange. I tried the strawberries mashed int a pulp and it wasn’t all that it’s cracked up to be. Also if I have to take a chance on damaging the enamel on my teeth then it’s not worth taking that kind of a chance.
Wow Yes this is a very long thread going here…. But yeppers guys… I do believe I’m going to try this hydrogen peroxide method… Not too sure how long to swishy it up for… That’s one question that hasn’t been answered…? (I think)… I will get back to you guys in about 2 weeks… let you know the deeettaills:D good luck all :)
A few articles above it says to swish it for about one minute and then spit it out. :) Just trying to help!
It is funny, others like me say how stuoid (and repetitive) many of these comments are, yet the very next post is another stupid question.
Why don’t you answer my question???
“If I use custard instead of strawberries with baking soda, will that work?” “How do I mash the strawberries, and what do I do with the seeds?’
I guess we just have to laugh at stupidity
I will answer your question :)
I dont know for sure if the custard idea will work so dont take my word for it…but you can just mash up the strawberries with a fork or even a blender…and to get the seeds out just use floss AFTER you brush ur teeth witht the BAKING SODA and STRAWBERRY mixture. did that answer your question sir?
Hahahahahaha
when mixed with very warm water baking POWDER starts bubbling. it is very helpful when stung by a wasp or other insects. it draws oout the poison. I think both baking POWDER and baking SODA are made from the same things..I could be wrong
I’ve heard that you shouldn’t brush your teeth for 30 minutes after eating acidic foods because the acid softens your enamel and brushing while your enamel is soft will cause acid wear. That might be why some people teeth are turning blue.
Baking POWDER contains baking soda, cream of tartar and corn starch. You’re probably better off sticking with Baking Soda, I would guess that the corn starch in Baking POWDER would get kind of nasty and goopy in your mouth.
What happens if i use baking powder instead of baking soda to brush my teeth?
Cause believe it or not, you cant find baking ’soda’ where i am located.
Thank you
So is it baking soda or baking powder?
I’ve heard it’s bad for your teeth, so how often should I use it?
once a month at the most to be on the safe side
If a person has dental work, and has a bridge on front! Is it possible to whiten them since they are not their own teeth? and if so, how could they be whitened?
lr
is it baking powder or baking soda ………….
text me the correct one to use because i am about to try ____________
Ok i’m 16 and i can answer this, i recommend using baking soda because baking powder has an acid and a base which may in a long term use, cause problem rather then help. Obviously don’t do this more then once every 5-7 days as it says because of the enamel deterioration. I don’t see a problem in using the powder, but soda seems more sensible in a long term use, in essence baking powder has baking soda in it but also contains an acid AND a base while baking soda has a base that reacts with acids (hence the use of strawberries’ malic acids). Hope this helped.
“is it baking powder or baking soda”
I was talking about when I make a cake!
Not really. And actually my previous post was just a little joke about the same questions being asked and answered multiple times.
;)
I just heard if u urinate in a cup and dip ur toothbrush in it. the acid in your urin gets ur teeth white u are too floss, and follow with baking soda. someone try it and let me know. I heard it takes 20 min too see the difference
lol….i tried it…and…..IT TASTE GREAT…id recommend this to your entire family!!!
Strawberries
Another fruity remedy (forgive the awful pun), involves mashing strawberries into a pasty pulp and brushing your teeth with them. This tastes nice, but may be almost as harmful as lemon juice for the same reasons. Strawberries also contain acid, and the seeds can damage your gums or even your teeth if you brush too hard. If you do chose to use strawberries for teeth whitening, be sure to brush your teeth or rinse your mouth shortly afterwards
Liquid Paper.
It even whitens your fillings.
No more than twice a day.
Hebz… Where do you live that you cannot get baking soda? Look in the grocery store by the cake mix and flour. It’s cheap. it comes in a box. How do you make chocolate chip cookies without baking soda? Holy whah!
Try common salt it works
pople use HYDROGEN PEROXIDE i hav used 3 times and already see a dif not sure about strawberrys and bakingsoda but i no baking soda can break dwn ur enamal and is ery unhealthy for teeth hope thathelps ;)
It is almost sad to see how stupid and ignorant half of you are. If you read the article no where does it say baking powder. So stop asking if its soda or powder! If you took the time to read the other posts you would notice all of your damn questions have already been answered.
I guess education isn’t the most important thing to most of you.
I tink it relys on the fact that peole are lazy and don’t bother reading from the beginning to end. Instant gratificationm/spoon fed generation, sort of thing as well as annoying. It’s caled “research.”
to clear up one myth about the strawberry method…
If you choose to brush with strawberries, be sure to brush your teeth IMMEDIATELY afterwards with fluoride toothpaste and also FLOSS. The sugar and acid in the strawberry will harm your teeth more than it will help if
you don’t immediately brush your teeth with regular toothpaste.
my teeth have gone weirdly yellow, mayb because ive been using a cheap toothbrush over the past few months!! most stupid thing ever!… im gona try n use baking soda + toothpaste twice a week and see wat happens. i was also on antibiotics few 2 months which i read mite be the prblem
wow i was all excited when i found out that there is a easy cheap way to whiten your teeth naturally at home..but now im scared to try the baking soda method because everyone is saying my teeth will turn blue and hurt… :/ ahh im scared to try it but i want a quick solution…
“but now im scared to try the baking soda method because everyone is saying my teeth will turn blue and hurt…”
It’s baking POWDER that turns your teeth blue.
Wait, I thought it was the urine?
cool. i think this should work because i have seen results from a friend. but how does banna peel help. its yellow and wouldnt turn your teeth more yellow?this maybe a stupid question but i have no idea.
… With that logic, wouldn’t the strawberry turn your teeth red?
plz_ where can i get strawberry to buy in accra or tema ? plz i need it urgently
sorry for my missspelling i was in a big rush bye=)
I appreciated every one’s input here, except those few who called every one else uneducated and stupid. That is arrogant and unnecessary.
Strawberries are known to be at the TOP of the list of produce with the MOST PESTICIDES. (Google “dirty dozen” produce) So please try to get ORGANIC strawberries. Maybe you have someone with a garden who will grow them for you? If you must use the regular strawberries, wash well. I use the veggie wash sold in health-food stores, and a light scrubber brush used for mushrooms. You can also wash produce in baking soda or some very diluted bleach, but if you do that, make sure to rinse super well. I recommend the veggie wash, so as not to cause more trouble. Try to use a scrubber brush on the strawberries if they are not organic.
A word about peroxide: I have an ear condition called “tinnitus,” (ringing in the ear), and I notice that peroxide exacerbates my condition. So be cautious with its use. I know someone who got incurable tinnitus after using Crest whitestrips. She doesn’t know for certain that’s what caused it, but the tinnitus coincided with her use of them. So be careful with these products. I don’t know if the white strips have peroxide in them, though I wouldn’t be surprised if they did.
Here’s to happy smiles for all of us…and may we be smiling on the INSIDE as well as the outside.
The easiest is the toothpaste held in your mouth after
brushing for about 10 mins. It works great and does
not do the damage that strawberrys and baking soda can
do. Good Luck
ADA….. Trust NO ONE! Especially these huge corporations making big bucks from us. Best way is the natural way, i hate pharmacy’s, can’t remember the last time I’ve taken a pill. Strawberry’s are fine just don’t exceed the limits, like most things in life.
Good comment “Bookdiva” but ADA protecting the public? i dont think so.
Hi, I am a dental hygienist. I work at a public health facility and we do not offer whitening–so I have no service to sell in this area.
PLEASE do NOT rinse with hydrogen peroxide every day. Hydrogen peroxide has been found to cause tissue hyerplasia–precancerous tissue changes if used for more than 5 days.
The hydrogen peroxide in the whitening kits is buffered and also there are divices in the kits to minimize tissue exposure to the peroxide (trays,strips). Over the counter kits are perfectly fine. Please do not apply acids of unknown strength to your teeth (fruit acids) as these can cause severe damage to you enamel.
The ADA approves products to protect the public. Stick with the ADA and you won’t destroy your teeth. I hope this helps.
no offense to what u say, but if thats true then im sure the manufacture of Hydrogen Peroxide would have changed the drug facts on their bottle by now. (seeing as they say u can use upto 4 times daily and would have been sued imo, over the many years its been in use)if what u say has some merit.
“The manufacture of Hydrogen Peroxide”
This is a riot, you guys.
My hygenist said just a dab of baking soda on your toothpaste is the cheapeast and easiest way to whiten.
Hey guys, as you cn see in my title I am a Biochemistry Major, and although it may not as prestigeous as an Oral Hygienist — ( Bookdiva up above ) — I think I may have a say in this. According to what Bookdiva says above using Hydrogen Peroxide frequently can cause you to have Hyperplasia-PrecancerousTissue changes in your mouth (which are basically mutated cells in your mouth). She also states that the Peroxide in the dental whitening kits are buffered and less strong for safer and less harmful application. *BUT for all of you folks out there who dont have the money for such dental kits– Water is a natural Buffer that can be added to the Peroxide in order to raise its ph level to a lower acidity. So 2 parts water and 1 part peroxide should be safe enough. — as for other readers do not use baking powder, use baking soda. Only swish it for 3-5 minutes max, and then brush your teeth immediately after use. Thanks.
Thanks Bookdiva, that was some really helpful advice.
Strawberry is tooth whitening because of the xylitol (suggests, xylitol.org) — not because of vitC (or other acid). Thus, if to combine with your baking soda, or pure, go for xylitol. (Lots of toothpastes have xylitol, and advertise that.)
Baking soda is suggested as “one of the least abrasive cleaning agents you can use on your teeth.” — by Arm&Hammer, a baking soda manufacturer. http://www.myoralcare.com/baking_soda.asp They have their new toothpaste, too — “ARM & HAMMER® Age Defying Toothpaste” (I saw their advertisement first, then through google “baking soda teeth or tooth” search, found this health.com posting.)
hyd-peroxide seems not so suggestible, for relief — keeping in mind bookdiva’s warning
Oops. Surely, xylitol is known as good for teeth, & strawberry has xylitol. But xylitol.org lists “only” the following
“Advantages of xylitol after meals and snacks in products that encourage chewing or sucking:
*Fights cavities
*Reduces plaque
*Remineralizes tooth enamel
*Inhibits bacteria
*Raises oral pH toward neutral-alkaline
*Reduces tooth exposure time to demineralizing acids caused by sugar
*Fights halitosis (bad breath)
*Stabilizes calcium and phosphate solutions in saliva
*Fights and prevents Ear Infections”
What is missing there, is “teeth whitening” claim.
From memory, I kept thinking that list includes whitening.
By the way, while grinning, a joke. If after baking soda, tooth may turn blue (some told that in this page), then I may suggest presenting yourself as a trendy, tech-interested something. Bluetooth gadgets are quite in, nowadays. (But, if new standards will replace that, your teeth may be considered “out of fashion,” then.)
Reduces plaque.
I stopped using tooth paste because there was a warning on the back of the tube that said if you accidently swallow some you should call the poison people.
… You’re kidding. REALLY? Oh my god! I’m never brushing my teeth again!
You are an ignoramus.
Also: They spray poison on our food so that bugs won’t get into it. For months. The food absorbs the toxins, and we eat it. You should stop buying food and curl up into a little ball and rock back and forth.
how long does it take to see resulst?? im 14, but at my age can this really work on my teeth???
I totally agree with the people who suggest you brush with toothpaste 3times a day and dont spit it out or rinse your mouth with water afterword…. also use dental floss and try lay of the soda !
i just bought the baking soda, so in a couple of days i’ll comment back and write if it works or not..
I’m 15, and have tried a form of this method today. I put regular toothpaste on my toothbrush, then dipped it in to a pile of baking soda. While brushing my teeth with it, I let two Q-tips soak in hydrogen peroxide. After brushing, I brushed with just toothpaste. After, I rubbed my teeth (avoiding the gums) with the Q-tips then brushed with just toothpaste again. I’m just worried about my teeth turning blue or getting sensitive teeth. I saw a slight difference. I’ll let you know in a week or so when I see more results.
Okay, this might have been said already, but since I don’t have time to read all the comments, I’ll just say it:
The article clearly states at least three times that BAKING SODA should be used. Nor does it say that the baking soda should be used for brushing, only that it should be applied with crushed strawberry, then CLEANED OFF. BRUSHING WITH baking soda is abrasive to tooth enamel, applying it to teeth then removing it is not.
Don’t mean to seem harsh, just want to be succinct.
hi,
i just want to ask something.
do you need 1 to 2 teaspoon baking soda or a half teaspoon baking soda???
because it says 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, they mean half or 1-2?
thanks! :-)
ummm….1/2 always means one-half as in 50%. 1-2 always means, one to two.
I use this all the time and I tell my friends its actually Crest White Strips – no way would I give away any of my secrets! I keep it hush hush!
hi i would like to know, how many of all those who have noticed a difference smoke and drink tea+coffee? thanks
The best way by far is the bannana one – been doing it three days and my teeth are several shades nicer then what they used to be, and i have good teeth anyway
I’m doing a science fair project including some of the strawberry whitening, and i need to ask you a question. How many day a week can you aply the straw berry and baking soda?
I’m going to believe the dental hygienist who posted.
i wouldn’t…no offense to the dental hygienist but some of what s/he posted makes no sense. Hydrogen Peroxide was founded in 1818 and with the many years of being used as “mouth wash” they have never been sued for “tissue hyerplasia”, and no i have no degree and if u believe what all people with one say thats ur option, check out http://educate-yourself.org and read the article by Dr. David G. Williams for more info.
how about 6 small ultraviolet led’s sewn into your lips , 3 upper, 3 lower. To be powered ‘on’ when gob open.
this actually worked for me, in just one day
my tooth got pearl white
this is amazing thank you so much!
ONE tooth. Sounds like a blast.
hahahaha
Can i like apply this on 3xs an week?!
and does it really work??
Hey,
My teeth are young and I don’t want to cause damage.
So does anyone know if the banana peel one is bad for your teeth at all?
And the one where you keep the toothpaste in your mouth for an extra ten minutes?
Thanks for your help so far..
Bridge x
dear bridge
im not sure about the bannana peel question(probably not though)but you shouldnt keep the toothpaste in your mouth longer than needed and be sure to rinse well afterwards
OK, my silly jokes aside, I have been brushing with ’smokers toothpaste’ for a few weeks (but I don’t smoke – never have!), and I have noticed that my teeth are whiter. I also like the idea of keeping the toothpaste/saliva slurry in the mouth (sounds delicious doesn’t it), but I tend to brush for a longer time than average anyway.
Cheers.
i always thought strawberries were good for your teeth. i use arm & hammer toothpaste and occasionally i brush my teeth with just baking soda, which really helps. i’m gonna start trying this now because brushing with JUST baking soda tastes kinda funny. haha.
Eating Lemmons Make ur Teeth white i know there sour but its worth it after 3days my tetth were whiter =)
I did this, but mashed the strawberry with chocolate baking powder instead of regular baking powder. Then I rinsed with milk, which confused my teeth with calciumm and Vitamin D. I think a strawberry and chocolate milkshake could work just as well.
damn, i wish my teeth are as confused as yours
Hey guys! I’ve tried using the baking soda alone w/out the strawberries and it really works! I use it once a day though. I love it! Trust me!
I just want to point out to all the obnoxious people who are saying that there is no mention of baking POWDER in the article that there was originally a reference to it, but it was corrected (see third post, by Amanda MacMillan).
how long will i use this trick to see the result??
will it take several month or after some week?
will take YEEEAAAARRRZ nessa!
Hey what is the most effective way
“Be careful not to use this too often, though, as the acid could damage the enamel on your teeth.”
Carrel says you can apply once a week.
Adina Carrel, DMD, a dentist in private practice at Manhattan
hey hey… i bout to try this for my engagement party in 3 weeks! ill let you know how i go!
HEY…These idea’s are real good ive been looking for sumthin that would whiten my teeth quickly…
Im gunna try the baking powder on its own.
I hope it works..:D
http://www.ehow.com/how_2128087_whiten-teeth-naturally.html
ive read up on this before. theres a chemical in strawberries that opens the pores of your teeth so the baking SODA can penetrate into your teeth. hope this helps!
Does it really work ?
This is the most hilarious web site blog I have ever visited and I laughed and laughed and sent it to all my friends…thank you peoples…you are a treasure..keep smiling with those pearly whites!!!!!
I’d just like to add that Hydrogen peroxide Shouldn’t be “swished around your mouth”.
It’s a volatile chemical that is used as high end aviation fuel e.g. jet packs.
Given that that is 90% concentrated. But still…
You all need to stop making things so difficult, if you have to ask all those additional questions then don’t use the method. KISS(Keep It Simple Stupid).
1 fresh strawberry like the one in the picture and 1/2 teaspoon of BAKING SODA(ARM AND HAMMER OR THE CHEAP KIND)
Where did you get baking powder from, it says NOTHING about baking powder!
You can use baking powder. Yes it is used to bake cakes but it has Bicarbonate of soda in it. it is less harsh than using straight baking powder o our teeth. i think the best way is to mix baking powder, water and your usual amount of toothpaste together in a cup then dip your brush in and brush like normal. worked wonders for me when i got my braces off.
some say not to brush your teeth afterward using the strawberries since there’s acid in the strawberries. then others say to brush and floss immediatly afterwards, in fear of causing teeth insensitivity. whats the right way to go about it then? does this mean everytime you eat a strawberry, your teeth is in risk? ive definitally never heard of this method before
i just did it with strawberries only. How long do i have to wait before doing it with baking soda?
here is the absolute deal breaker: grab a cup, add freshly squeezed lemon juice, tsp of salt, and a tsp of baking SODA, dip your toothbrush with toothpaste on the toothbrush and brush away…after brushing once, swish the remainder of lemon, salt and baking soda in your mouth for abt a min..do this three to four times a week and you’ll see a difference in a week…lots of my friends tried it and its done wonders for me..
if u dont believe me, then stick with the baking powder that turns your teeth blue or the strawberries that weaken your enamel..your call.
ya know some people even use soot to whiten teeth seriously
The teeth probably just look whiter in comparison to how they looked when the soot was still on their teeth lol
I’ll try this. I brush my teeth every morning upon waking up, and every night before hitting the sack, and they still aren’t white! Whenever I smile and compare my slightly yellow tooth coloring to my eyes, or even toothbrush handle, I want to cry.
I’ll try this strategy, and post within a few weeks.
Best of luck!
ok so my teeth were little discoloured as I was a heavy tea n coffee drinker LOL
I stopped then all I done was rub soda upon my teeth kept in mouth for few mins
Then presto noticed difference right away so yes if a1 doesn’t believe in the post LOL
I can vouch it does work
I never used the strawberry however though u can actually feel the soda working in ur
Mouth rinse brush as. Normal all done 3 days I done it for pearl White now friends who
Smoke also tried works gr8 aswell lot difference in them tgc yol
what if i have a cap over a chipped tooth , will this procedure work on it.
don’t c. Why not as my friend three teeth at front same he’s still
Doing it though u can see a noticible difference on his teeth as his were disgusting
2 weeks he’s been using looking good tgc yol x
Whoaa, you are NOT supposed to use strawberries on your teeth, and most fruits in general.
Malic acid acutally damages your enamel, which is not something you want to happen.
Even though this process is effect, it is not a good idea.
Does anyone know if i can whiten my teeth using baking powder and crushed strawberries? I want to whiten my smile not make a cake in my mouth. Thanks.
No u cannot use baking powder doesn’t work must be soda powder turns ur teeth blue lmao it states this in earlier postings n yes strawberry technique with it LOL if you like tgc yol x
This is the funniest thread ever! Some people just type random letters, others can’t follow directions that are in front of their face! Pure comedy! Some of you need your heads checked, worry about your teeth later…
send
yeh ok they all found out that these foods have some type of harmful acid for them, but come one ITS FOOD. people eat strawberries and lemon n salt all the time… lol! just buy some organic stuff like sunrider brand. or brush more or w/e the other guy said about brushing n keeping th paste in ur mouth.
How abrasive are ARM & HAMMER Dental Care®, PeroxiCare® and Arm & HAMMER® Advance White® products?
ARM & HAMMER® products are low in abrasion. That’s because they use ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda as a primary cleaning agent. It is an old-fashioned misconception that Baking Soda is abrasive. In fact, baking soda is very low in abrasion.
The abrasive properties of a dentifrice are measured in a standard test called the Relative Dentin Abrasivity (RDA) Test, which is conducted by accredited facilities. The abrasivity of the dentifrices are recorded as RDA values and used by all toothpaste manufacturers. The higher the RDA value the more abrasive the dentifrice. In this test, baking soda alone scores a 7, and the ARM & HAMMER® products ranging from 10-117, all within accepted levels of abrasivity and typically below most other toothpastes.
http://www.myoralcare.com/baking_soda.asp
so there was mention about rubbing a banana peel on your teeth and someone asked if doing that is as harmful as baking soda/baking power and strawberries and ive read through and dont think anyone has answered. im going to try the banana peel one but i would like to know if it is as harmful as the rest?
ppl were using baking powder which turns teeth slightly blue is why bananna was to b used if u did it’s soda u use not powder it powder that change teeth to blue use soda LOL
I’ve also noticed that hydrogen peroxide solution really works too my friend smokes a lot plus coffee yeah horrible teeth colouring that’s been three weeks now n brilliant White smile she has now
So few options for you depends upon how respirate u really are bottle cost her 75 p n three weeks patience beautifull looking teeth now as to compared if she tryed to kiss u b4 was no thx love hehehe tgc yol god bless x x
Interesting thread. I am ready to try the strawberry and Baking SODA method. Wish me luck!
Fourth grade science class:
OK kiddies repeat after me “an acid plus a base equals salt water.” The acid [strawberries] is neutralized by the base [baking soda] so there is no acid to speak of.
good to have such information on health. Do let me know what do you mean by vegetarian diet in India Text?
good to know that,
Stop trying this method!
For crying out loud…
Buy white strips…they worked for me. I hate dentist and didn’t go to one for almost 8 years. Before that it was another 6 years. Had a cavity or two, but never had my teeth colored. My kids told me that I had stained teeth and my daughter had mentioned that they were really yellow and yucky!
I tried the crest white strips premium. The first box helped, but I bought another box and it really brightened my smile. Halfway through I stopped using the second box because my teeth were perfectly white. Even my Ex told me that she couldn’t stop staring at my teeth because they were so white…
No I do not work for crest, but the strips work. It may take a while but your teeth will get whiter in a seven to 14 days period. If you need your teeth whitened in less than seven days due to a hot date then my advice would be either delay it or keep your mouth shut. Hope this helps someone.
Interesting story there,
So for other readers where do you purchase these White strips how much n his do you use them .
Guess your ex wants you back now huh you having to fight her off now LOL tgc yol
hmm
baking soda may or may not be bad to BRUSH your teeth with. However, leaving it on your teeth to do its work is another matter.
Baking soda is a very alkalining substance (wich is good for the mouth) it is when our mouth becomes acidic that we get cavities and stains etc. the acidic environment in our mouths comes from a few different things. one being our over all health and the minerals that the siliva contains (bicarbonate, calcium etc) the other is when plaque begins to settle on our teeth shutting of the space between it and the tooth. this stops oxigen reaching that part of the tooth resulting in an anaerobic environment that breeds acid froming bacteria.
the mouth should remain in a slightly alkiline state to remain healthy and fight off harmful germs. baking soda helps this.
you can read further on this type of knowledge from
Dr. Robert O. Nara – “by the Mouthful”
teeth are ment to last a life time, and cavities and staining are symptoms of disease caused from the over growth of harmful/acidic fungus and bacteria which can either enter us from external sources, or be produces with in us if we allow our body envirnoment to help grow them.
another interesting point is that white bread is just as bad for your teeth as sugar is!
sorry, that was a typo. i meant
‘Money by the Mouthful” by Dr. Robert O. Nara
he also wrote “How to Become Dentally Self Sufficient”
Answer to your question: baking powder contains baking soda so yes you can use both.
I gargle with hydrogen peroxide then brush my teeth, tongue, and the roof of my mouth, rinse, then brush with toothpaste. I am a smoker, and one would never be able to tell. Plus there are many benefits to gargeling with peroxide. I havent had a sor throat in years.
I just tried the strawberry and baking soda teeth whitener. I loved it. It does work, although I found that if you take a large strawberry and add a bit more baking soda. I used one teaspoon and cut the time of the five minutes that it still works. I am happy to use this especially to give them that little sparkle. I came across this article trying to find remedies, because I cannot use the peroxide method or whitening strips or tray because I have braces. I’m happy because it really worked. I mean i notice a difference and Im happy about that lol. I will definately use it before I get my cap and gown pictures next week.
Thanks for the article! =) <3
hi there is another way of removing the yellow stains, use the ash from charcoal. Just rub it on your teeth for about 5 mins and rinse with water and brush as usual. Try this for 2 weeks and you will see results.
U suggest using the ash from charcoal, it seems like that would make our teeth darker. Is this what you’ve been using? If so, are your teeth whiter than snow? Also how long have you been using it?
Sorry to be a spoil sport but wouldn’t it be easier to simply eat a balanced diet including fruits and vegetables as recommended by nutritionists and then brush after every meal as recommended by dentists?
Try brushing with pro-enamel toothpastes
We can not use strawberries in our house because 3/4 people get sick when they are around.
Are there any other fruits that I can use?
i need an absolutely trusted process to whiten up my teeth without harming either them or my gum.i tried every thing from tooth pastes and whatever whitens but 4 nothing.it all doesnt work at all.so whats ur advice
I AM ABSOLUTELY AMAZED THAT THERE ARE THIS MANY STUPID PEOPLE SURFING THE WEB……
I’m not.
Word.
wow, you guys are a riot..
i’m just gonna dip my toothbrush in baking soda and see how that works
thanks for laughs
and i put someone’s post on my myspace because it was just too funny
The best idea for all you idiots would be to buy a toothpaste that contains baking soda and peroxide, like arm and hammer. Use crest whitening mouthwash (which has peroxide) and brush with baking soda and peroxide fluoride toothpaste and you will be best off.
Do not use household products to clean your teeth. They can cause severe and irreverisble damage to your teeth. Stick to ADA approved products.
Another method is to mix baking soda with hydrogen peroxide, but you have to make sure it’s diluted enough not to damage the soft tissues. There are ideas for more cheap home methods here: http://the-dental-makeover.com/whiten-teeth-to-promote-confidence/cheap-teeth-whitening-methods/
this was so greaT
How about using baby powder?
All these questions are being asked on how to get your teeth whitened, but idiots like you aren’t getting your questions answered. Sux being you!!
As for you Victor, way to go with your answer. you took the words right out of my mouth.
So who has used the strawberry method lately and had good results?
OK, THIS TOTALLY WORKS THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is the single most hilarious thing I have ever read!! I dont even care about whitening my teeth anymore. Im laughing so hard I am crying. Thanks!!!!
this is a great method! All you people out there stop being mean and saying stuff like “oh you should have took great care of your teeth in the first place”! that is really rude ok i am sure everyone on this site brushes their teeth at least twice a day but i am sure some of the just have personal problems like smoking,coffee addictions,soda addictions or maby even wine addictions!!! so don’t be rude be nice :)
It never said anything about baking powder in the paragraph. It only said baking soda. Someone else mentioned baking powder
it use to say baking powder but the correted the error
Adviser,
Are you refering to RIPE banana peel or to GREEN (COOKING) banana peel? Be Clear lest we say it doesn’t work.
Seriously, people! How hard can mash a strawberry and add baking soda be??? Come on, this isn’t rocket science…
Wow! good advice but why does it have a negative effect on our teeth. Could we have something that has no bad effect on teeth?
baking soda is a real queen for this…I thought it was just going to be another dissapointment, but this stuff really works. Don’t bother with peroxide, though. Here’s what you do:
1.Buy Tom’s of Maine toothpaste (nothing fancy, but it is good for this)
2. Buy baking soda
3. Wet toothbrush, put a little less toothpaste than you would normally use, then dip the head into the box of baking soda, and brush for 5 minutes. It takes awful, but well worth it!
Do not overdo. Do approximately 2 times a month. once at the beginning of month, then again at the end of the month.
Good luck.
ok this sounds like it will work! but does it HAVE to be toms of maine toothpaste? because i have some good whitening toothpaste that may work with it but if thats better jus let me know.
Thanks! I’m going to try it and I really hope it works. I’m only going to use it once a week though just in case.
THANK YOU SO MUCH…
THANK ALL OF YOU SO MUCH! I CAME TO THIS SITE BUMMED ABOUT THE COLOR OF MY TEETH BUT AFTER READING ALL THE POSTS I REALIZE THAT I COULD HAVE WORSE PROBLEMS LIKE THE REST OF YOU. HALARIOUS!
how to whiten my teeth?
this stuff is great!!!
You really want white teeth overnight? Follow these directions to the T. You’ll be amazed.
1) marinate a banana peel in hydrogen peroxide overnight.
2) re move banana peel and coat with tarter control toothpaste.
3) Brush your teeth with the bananna peel & toothpaste for a few minutes then take a ten minute shower or do something else while keeping the peel/paste in your mouth swishing it around.
4) Spit it all out and look in the mirror, voila, perfect, white movie star teeth.
HAHAHAHAH ROF LOL That is the best reply yet!!! I would add that you should suck on a lemon and put an orange peel between your gums and teeth..;P Good luck people. BTW did someone say how much Baking Powder should be used with the Kiwi Fruit.. Thanks in advance.
The Mashed Potatoe Method?
I got me too gurl friens with real pearly whites and one weighs about 250 and the other tops 300 easy so i askd them how they get there teeth so white. Turns out they both use THE MASHED POTATOE METHOD.
Anyone know hwo to use this? They wouldn say. So I tired a couple things with mashed potatoes and gained ten pounds. They say its a well know remedy fr folks remedies. Help!!! I need my whites pearly and I hate strawberry and banannas too.
SERIOUSLY??? some of these comments…spelling..etc etc SERIOUSLY???
maybe just chew on some steel wool for an hour a day
if you guys really want to know a way to whiten teeth my father is an orthodontist/dentist, Now the best thing to do in the first place is to just go see a dentist. But if you dont have the money or time. then i know some home remedies that you guys mite like.
(1) swish hydrogen peroxide in your mouth for 1 minute.
(2) rub a lemons pulp on your teeth for 20 seconds three times a week.
(3) use pro white strips.
(4) grind a piece of coral and apply to your tooth paste every day, this method works well and does nothing to damage your teeth coral is used in most tooth pastes, however i know coral may be some what hard to find. but if you can get your hands on it i would highly suggest it.
(5) For a long term but healthy teeth whitening method you could mix milk with calcium and vitamin d and b supplements and swish in mouth every day.
AHAHAHAHA THIS IS SO FUNNY
NEVER LAUGHED SO HARD IN MY LIFE
I don’t smoke or drink or nothing like that. I brush twice a day, floss and rinse with Listerine at night and still have yellow teeth. So don’t try to act all smart about what you have no idea about.
NO, DON’T DO THIS! STRAWBERRIES CONTAIN A TYPE OF ACID THAT WEARS DOWN ENAMEL AND STRIPS CALCIUM AWAY FROM TEETH, THE BAKING SODA DOES NOT RESTORE THIS EFFECT!
>_<
How could anyone lie about using strawberries like this?!
Have someone fart in your mouth, then hold it in as long as possible. I guarantee it will work! Try it and let us know!
To all the people (including Bryn) who are wayyyy up on their high horse and noting that the article doesn’t mention ‘baking powder’: it USED TO refer to both in the article and was corrected by the author. Read the first few posts – who’s the idiot now?
I’ve began to notice that the fate of humanity is slowly depleting, this is just another occasion proving that it indeed is. *sigh* I guess not everyone goes to school or is taught…anything these days :/
i use sandpaper to clean my teeth and pocket knife to floss. works good. you must try
So wait, I just mix the baking powder with strawberries and then swish peroxide to whiten my teeth?
Kidding… but seriously, you people need to lighten up…. with Crest White Strips!
The content and reaction here is funny, but sad too.
Some of us are annoyed because we feel attacked over our posts, which others say are stupid, ignorant, or whatever. Others are here just mocking. But everyone, lean back from the screen, take your hands from the keyboard, and really read what we’re all posting here. Much of it IS sadly hilarious.
If your question is not being answered, why not enter it into a search engine and get answers from more than this one (increasingly questionable) source? Rather than attacking, complaining, or whining that your question is not answered, GO GET THE ANSWERS you need, from somewhere else. The internet is a BIG place and it’s never closed. Search! If an answer sounds strange or dangerous to you, LISTEN TO THAT LITTLE VOICE, search some more. It’s interesting, it’s fun, and if we’re not careful, we might actually learn something and better ourselves. Much more important than having whiter teeth! (And just a note, even if you do whiten your teeth, they get stained again…)
Keep in mind too: if something posted here sounds odd or uncomfortable, then don’t do it. Some of the methods posted here are obvious attempts to get us to harm ourselves (the urine, the soot, the lemon juice are all very dangerous to your teeth or the tissues in the mouth.) Some posting here are sly bullies or maybe even sociopaths, trying to get innocent, sincere people to harm themselves. Don’t fall for it!
LEARN
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derp derp derp this has been around for a while DERP DERP DERP
I use white out. The kind you use for correcting mistakes on paper. That little brush thats inside is the perfect size for your teeth. Shortly after applying, I use a blow dryer to harden it to my teeth.
Cheers
Oh my god !,are you saying that you use tipex as in ink correcting tipex .
K whatever .It does appear that this posting is getting rather silly now not saying that your wrong in what you do mr piper many ppl have there ways .For those of whom read all this posting did you come accross what some mentioned of crest strips at all I mentioned to few friends like wow it worked really gr8 upon them .Fir those of whom want something quick LOL ok pearl drops have came out with instant White just when mr piper there mentioned tipex LOL made me think anyway pearl drops instant White is now on market if your really despotste whilst upon that special date hehe tgc yol keep smiling ;-)))))))) x x
Great Scott people……….
Just swish twice a day with the peroxide and only use the baking soda every once and a while or else your enamel will get messed up………
Trust me, it will.
You guys are great :)
So many stupid people.
I highly suggest dont try anything these
idiots tell you to do. btw
you guy made my day lol :)
p.s strawberries dont work
My friend uses this method every time she brushes her teeth except she just rubs a slice of strawberry on. It really works, her teeth were yellow and now they’re white!
lol@ amazelbyidiots, He used the strawberry once and didn’t see results so everyone stupid….lol
There is always one moron in the bunch. ALWAYS
BTY: I think the baking soda does the job. The strawberry is just to add flavor the bitterness. :-)
okay, so i just want to know which method i sactually the best, cause there are like 10 different ones on this page and i want to look good for prom, which is in like 3 weeks. thank you for your help!!
Hannah <3
and PS: does it really matter what toothpaste i would use?
The potato diet actually worked best for me, I also gained 10 pounds and my gf gained about 20, so she now tops the scales at 290 (I won’t be happy ’till she hits 300).
Regardless, my teeth are whiter than a baked potato skin. Not quite as white as fresh snow, but definitely whiter than fresh coffee.
Also, if you’re afraid of strawberries, strawberry ice cream worked well, but only on my right earlobe… didn’t do a thing for my teeth or hair, or my left earlobe. Dunno why, maybe a doctor can answer that one.
Thanks for reading. And no, you won’t ever get that 30 seconds of your life back.
HAHA, thank you, that 30 seconds made my day :)
OMG.. PEOPLE!!! How do you function????
Brush your teeth, floss and rinse with mouthwash EVERYDAY!!!! It’s really simple!!!
well why dont you just get baking soda since that’s what it says
but stwaberries dont taste good, there neway i can not use stwaberries and insted yous sumthing like chocolate or penutbuter. maybe if i mix penutbutter and baking powder will that make my teeth white. i already brush my teeth and floss them
You’re joking, right?
rubbing strawberries on teeth… LOL
what about using a Malic acid supplment (capsule) mixed with baking soa?
A more primative way.
Buy a small rubber ball that will fit in your mouth at a sports store.
Cut the ball in half. Rap in food grade plastic.
Chew, chew, chew.
Your jaws will be sore after 20 chews and you will drule.
Do this as often as you can.
Your jaws will be stronger and your teeth will be white as never before.
Ok so I tried what the article said with a little variation, and I must say I didn’t like the results. Here is what I did. I crushed 1 riped strawberry and stired in 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda. I held that in my mouth for 3 minutes than I poured about 1 tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide in my mouth and held every thing together for another 2 minutes. That was 5 minutes total. I expected to see super white teeth or at least a noticable difference, but I didn’t. I didn’t even see a slight change. Then I thought maybe if I brush my teeth like the article says to do afterwards, so I did. But still no surprise. I even soaked my brand new tooth brush in hydrogen peroxide for about 5 seconds before using. I don’t recommend anyone getting your hearts up and spending your time, money, and energy because It didn’t work. And I am not going to do this like every week to give myself the benifit of a doubt to see if it may work. That is not wise because too much hydrogen peroxide and baking soda is not good on the teeth. Maybe I will if my hopes comes up again, buy a store brand teeth whitening product. Just maybe.
I’m pretty sure none of these methods give you results after just trying them once. If you want to see a change using any of them, you have to use them for a while.
hey guyss,,do you ever try it?is it working??
is it okay to mix baking soda and toothpaste while brushing to whiten your teeth?
is it okay to use baking soda everyday while I clean my teeth?
TEETH WHITENING
I don’t know if you’ve tried any teeth whitening products but there’s one i use, you can get yourself a free trial here
http://www.teethwhiten.com/?aid=708741
Do you know what free means? Because http://www.teethwhiten.com/?aid=708741 that is not free. Paying for S&H does not count as free.
Just have a couple of question.
1. Does this really work?
2. How long does it take for it to start woking?
3. How long should I use it?
I dont think that person was illiterate (that was a rude thing to say). I think they just made a bunch of silly typos. Everybody does it. It COULD be that they are just not very good at typing. You never know.
Lol, I agree with you Lauren re: adviser…but his language makes me question the validity of his recommendation.
Are you telling me you’d trust the information this person is giving you? Would you like to buy the Brooklyn bridge?
You know, it’s not really possible to mix up POWDER and SODA because they are two different things. If they said soda, they meant soda. There’s no way powder can be typed into soda.
Within 15 minutes you can have glowing white teeth,
the TRUTH to white teeth :
mix hot water with salt
and lemon juice, let sit in a cup with an orange peel, then apply the orange peel in your mouth.
Let this sit in your mouth for about 15 to max 30 minutes,
You will see unbelivable results , i will be doing a show and having guest appear who have tried this to show results, May,23 4-5 p.m est
Thanks and goodluck!
Well, I would like to thank everyone for enlightening me on the issue of illiteracy in America. Baking Soda people…SODA SODA SODA.
Thank you all for giving me a good laugh! people are way to sensitive and have too much time on their hands. :)
My friend Rick is a dentist, and I asked his professional opinion about whiter teeth.
He said over time, plaque, tarter, stains from beverages, and food build up on our teeth.
Naturally, our teeth are not snow white like we would like for them to be.
They are white of course, but getting them that “movie star” white would require cosmetic dentistry which can run into thousands of dollars.
He does recommend the Crest White Strips.
But, he says he sees patients that have become addicted to them, and their teeth has become very sensitive, and they have mouth sores from the constant use of the peroxide that is burning the inside of their mouths from the constant use of strips.
As toddlers, and early stages of childhood, we had what is called “Milk teeth”.
Our teeth were naturally white, and as we became older, our diets, and how we took care of our teeth are the results of dark, yellow, and stains.
Rick said he recommends using an over the counter tooth paste/gel that has peroxide and baking soda.
He says drinking lots of water cleans our teeth and does not cause stain buildup.
Yes, he does recommend these home remedies such as, the strawberry/baking soda paste.
But, he says do not mix home made products.
Peroxide, baking soda, and salt will cause your teeth to become very sensitive, and any foods/liquids hot and cold are hard to enjoy.
Thanks.
Gary in North Carolina
I’ve never laughed so hard at a simple blog page.
PNH, we especially do not know how to read your acronyms.
my teeth are really dull looking i brush them everyday and night but how in the world do you get them so white? i am reluctant to try this i am only 11
OMG you guys are so funny, I haven’t laugh so hard in my life LOL, and you know what? my friend only does the baking soda and her teeth get a little bit whitter so people DO NOT EXPECT this remedie to work at all, We DO NOT have the same body.
There are mouth washed like listerine that help make teeth stronger. You could try using it as a rinse everytime you brush your teeth. Might help with the sensitive teeth. Then that might also allow you to exceed the recommended times a week. Just an Idea I haven’t tried it.
The person who wrote this has the same name as me! Cool! Anyways, I don’t have baking soda or strawberries, and I’m not about to waste money on this because I don’t think it will work on my teeth. Although, I did try brushing in the shower and then kept the toothpaste in my mouth for approximately 10 minutes (2.5 songs). So far my teeth feel squeaky clean and my breath is super minty, but the yellowish tint is still there. I didn’t expect wonders or anything, it is just the first time trying it, but I will try this for a whole week and let you kids know. Oh and during the 10 minutes, my teeth felt a bit sensitive, but that went away after rinsing my mouth felt so fresh!
But yeah, I’m gonna bookmark this and let you know in a week!
Kewl, looking forward to checking back and reading about ur results…
THIS METHOD DOESN’T WORK THEY WAY YOU MAY THINK
Baking soda nuetralizes acid (try some for your heartburn). It will nuetralize the malic acid too.
So, effectively, you are brushing with baking soda that has a strawberry flavor (baking soda tastes nasty anyways) and no malic acid.
ANOTHER EFFECTIVE, IF NOT DISGUSTING METHOD TO WHITENING YOUR TEETH:
Swish your urine in your mouth. Yeah, I know. Gross, huh? This is what the old timers did back before toothpaste. It DOES work, mind you, however it was also one of the leading causes for tooth decay as the urinaric acid ate away at the enamel of the teeth. (your own pee is harmless to you) LOOK IT UP IF YOU DON’T BELIEVE ME. I’d rather have my teeth fall out before I did it, tho!
Oh.. and one last thing, MALIC means “Apple” in latin. You get more malic acid from an apple than a strawberry.. however, you can get TONS of malic acid from those super-sour candies the kids buy, or even from Lay’s Salt and Vinegar chips (hey, try some baking soda & salt & vinegar chips.. ewww!). Strawberries are by no means the only place to get malic acid.
Obsessive behavior about white teeth is nuts. I am not anti white teeth but come on people. You watch too much TV and look at too many air brushed magazine photos. If you really want white teeth in a photo then use photoshop. It doesnt taste bad and it wont harm your teeth. I said photoSHOP not photoPOWDER.
Cna you apply twice a week? If so the how many day shsould it be apart??
i will disagree with all!!lemmon juice,baking soda,salt,strawberies:everything that has acid will harm y0ur eRaMeL…..SOO the best way would be if you go to your dentist and ask him!!don’t listen to these losers
I’ve tried rubbing strawberries on my teeth and didn’t have too good of luck. I donno what else to do .
Hey, what kind of strawberries should I use ?
Guys, for those of you who skipped the middle and are wondering if the baking soda technique works… the answer is ’sometimes.’ What do I mean by that? Well, if your teeth are well stained due to smoking, poor hygiene, etc.. then you will need a little more than baking soda, salt and a little elbow grease, you’ll need to either go to your doctor for an in-office bleaching session, or you need to look into any number of the easy teeth whitening kits that are out there for you to try at home. There are many differences between the two (in-home and in-office) kinds of treatments, but one of the biggest ones is the price. In-home whitening products tend to be vastly cheaper than the cost of a visit to the dentists office… so just hit google and research, research, research!
How long does it take to have a noticeable white smile?
Wut iz alll this tawk bout teeth? I’m from West Virginny.
your best bet to whiten teeth is to buy any tube of whitening toothpaste,the price doesn’t matter and brush your teeth without spitting it out ,swishing it around in your mouth for at least 10 minutes, you guys will be amazed at the result…agreed with Sal 100%
I wish I had time to answer why most of these methods will work to whiten your teeth to some degreee based on how they function chemically but I don’t and why most of them will not damage your teeth if not done excessively (almost anything will do harm if done excessively. I will address some of it: Strawberries are acidic, baking soda neutralizes acid just like when you might use it for your stomach being too acid. The modest amount of the strawberry acid remaining after the baking soda acts on it that does act on your teeth would be dissolving to a modest degree whatever it touches that is soluble by acid including plaque, stains and yes tooth enamel. Lemon juice would of course do this even more strongly than the strawberries especially if not countered by enough baking soda. Baking soda neutralizes acid because it is alkaline. Alkalinity can also be harmful in excess but this is a very modest amount being used in this recipe although, take note, it does not say to brush with it which wouldn’t even be harmful if one is reasonably gentle and on a good diet that supplies plenty of nutrients (lots of raw leafy green veggies and seaweed are the best at that, not dairy as some people teach/believe) that the body uses to rebuild the teeth and yes if your teeth are clean enough the body can rebuild your teeth to a degree as long as there is nothing coating them to prevent that from happening which is one of the main reasons that this recipe as well as several of the other methods proposed here can be harmless and actually helpful if not overdone. Oh, and strawberry seeds won’t hurt healthy enamel or gums…they were designed for us to eat after all and ALWAYS use a soft toothbrush.
If I have misspelled anything, please forgive. I used to be a good speller in school but at my age have forgotten a lot of it along with punctuation and grammer rules, but I do try.
If anyone wants a true education on taking care of their teeth go here: http://mizar5.com/omedia2.htm This guy has posted a LOT of educational material on how we can protect ourselves from EVER needing a dentist again after getting them all repaired in the first place. Hope this helps. Sorry I don’t have time to comment on each idividual method/recipe.
very well put
I tried to resist but I just can’t help but add this. Kimmy, you are too young to have any real difficulty getting your teeth white along with several other young ones posting here. Wait till your older and your teeth DON’T whiten after using whitening toothpaste for ANY period of time before rudely insulting people as you & several of the other posters here have so immaturely and unecessarily done. Oh and that whitening toothpaste…you might want to research the chemicals in it, especially if it has flouride and see what harm you are doing your health in general.
your knowledge in this sea of stupidity is very refreshing.
can someone tell me if i can use a semi-soft toothbrush or does it have to be a soft toothbrush?? also when i mash the strawberry should i use a blender or should i do this manually with a fork.
can the strawberries be a little yellow or should i get them entirely red? someone help me understand
don’t ask questions just do it if your that desperate damnnn
ok yall go ta wal-mart or wherever n buy some arm&hammer toothpaste that has the peroxide n bakin soda already in it…a whole lot cheaper than strawberries
ok i got to try this. i cant afford to spend any money on expensive whiting systems that dont work but i do have a few strawberry plants and plenty of baking soda. boy cant wait til i taste the sweet and salty natural whitener at work lol :) this helped me alot thx so much :D
many dentists here who are scared they will lose out on money when peiople find out they can whiten it themselves……..so the dentists try scare tactics ‘omg your teef will fall out’
lol :)
after the hole routine of whitening, should we stop drinking dark sodas end coffee?
yes, or at least try to cut down. you can also rinse your mouth with water after drinking coffee, tea or soda to protect your teeth.
Some of the posts were funny, some were stupid, and some were lame.
Bottom line, some of these things do work. You just gotta find the one that works best for you. You should not expect miracles nor anything to work right away or overnight.
I have tried the strawberries thing and found a difference in the shade of my teeth. I have done the baking soda and found, for me, my teeth felt clean, but did not look whiter. So, I still do baking soda because I like the way my teeth feel. I continue to do the strawberry only when I buy them. Do what you feel is best and works for you.
ok. stop all the non sense. its your teeth and it doesnt matter what you use as long as your keeping your teeth clean. and if you really cared about how white your teeth were you wouldve been doing something about it a long time ago and myy teeth have been clean and all and strraight as well and i bet half of you have crooked teeth so you need to worry about that before whitening. so there yaa go. go to the dentist as well they recommend the best thing so beat that! audiouss-amigoss:)
Just brush your teeth and they will become white!
Where can i buy hydrogen peroxide? We’ve got some in our lab at school, but somehow I don’t think my teacher would appreciate it if i stole some from her :)
any drugstore like walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid or Walmart.
Does anyone, anyone at all see anything missing here. The site starts and finishs telling you the what, where, when and how to whiten your teeth. Everyone keeps asking the same questions and commenting and repeating the same things over and over again. This is not rocket science, this is teeth whitening 101. Bottom line:
This is a fix quick to whiten your teeth and one of the least expensive ways. It is damaging to your teeth, but when you have champagne taste on a boones farm budget, then this will answer your teeth whitening prayers.
Test it, you can read all day what works and what does not for others, but till you try it for yourself, you will never know how it works.
Again, REMEMBER this is not healthy for your teeth. You can either pay $25 now or $1000 later because you damaged your teeth. Suggestion, put a little money a side each pay period and within a few weeks you will have the $149 the dentist charges, you will have your results, your teeth and more importantly, your sanity.
If you have champagne taste on a boones farm budget…lmfao!!!
is it safe with braces?
It works. I tried it, and my teeth are much whiter. :)
This is one of the funniest damn things I’ve read in a long time. I usually write on my lunch hour, but today found myself sucked into the sequence vortex of reading this unbelievably long and somehow fascinating exchange on yellow vs blue vs red teeth, the use of smashed strawberries vs urine, the apparently mystifying confusion over baking soda and baking powder, and an 11 year olds concern with our retardation. I couldn’t have made this silliness up if I tried….
hahahaha agreed!
Wasn’t sure if you said baking power or gun power, so I tried the gun power! It worked on one and blew the other one clean out of my mouth. It was the bad one anyway. Thanks guys
Hmm. I guess it’s worth a shot.
i know the baking soda will work but the strawberry…that sound crazy! and the strawberry turns your teeth red!!!!
is Baking soda the same as bicarbonate of soda? How about putting about 1/4 cup of baking soda in one’s mouth and then pouring 1/3 cup of cider vinegar in on top of that? Can I get the same effect as holding a small brick of firecrackers inbetween my lips and then lighting a match? Or should I just use some peppermint mentos and drink some diet coke into my mouth and swish/gargle with it? will any of these options be better than what is being offered in the beginning of this article?
It’s supposed to be KIWI fruit people. Fresh KIWI. It is the Kiwanick Acid which when combined with the maltose sugar in skim milk helps to remove the bacteria which caused stains on the enamel. Now for super white teeth, add 1/2 teaspoon of flour (bleached flour) which the bleaching agent will then…with the added dose of hydrogen peroxide and let sit on the teeth (no more than 30 seconds) will turn the teeth a bright white. Do not forget to rinse and brush afterwards. Do not swallow.
Edward, honest, I’ve been worried about you and the yellow strawberries. If the whites of your eyes turn yellow, take 1/2 tsp baking soda with water and go straight to bed.
LISTEN… at ONE point, when the article was FIRST posted it DID say baking powder…. then someone brought it to the author’s attention and they corrected it to only say “soda”. If you read in the beginning of these 6092 repeated posts you will see that.
Seriously, Madina, what do you think about using ceramic polish mixed with baking soda?
i hope this was a joke, but i have met a woman who had to get dentures at 27 because whe brushed her teeth with porcelain cleaner trying to whiten them. it dissolved her teeth and they had to be removed. the poor woman was in so much pain…
please DO NOT try to whiten your teeth with acids, fruits, or cleaning products.
DO NOT scrub your teeth with anything gritty.
if you have stains that won’t come off with regular whitening products, go to the dentist.
if you are poor, ask if they have a discount price for you.
Madina,
Are you saying baking powder will work but not baby powder?
Rat poison and baking soda! Whitest teeth on the planet, even God would be jealous [and you can show him, personally lol]
Oh Darn! Bryan, why didnt i think of that? oooo pooey! now thats a clever idea pal! gee
& Joe, my man! i couldnt agree with you more lol
READ what Sal said
Reply
Sal
Who wants to whiten their teeth? For almost no cost?
What I am about to disclose will upset teeth whitner companies and toothpaste companies as well…
First step: Brush your teeth for about 2 minutes, BUT WAIT!! DO NOT SPIT OUT THE PASTE, UNTIL YOU READ THE SECOND STEP!!
Second step: keep the paste in your mouth for about 10 minutes (it’s easier if you are about to step into the shower, so you can spit it out after your finished showering).
Do this at least twice a day, for 2-3 weeks and everyone will begin to ask you ” my God, can’t you get your teeth any whiter? What did that cost you? $300?”
Try this first with regular name brand toothpaste. Tarter control works faster.
“Sorry Colgate, Crest and all the others.”
I just find it funny how “educated people” can be so ignorant. Really, what is the point of being intelligent.. Yet not so educated after all? If someone seems to be illiterate, it should not concern you. Please keep any ignorant comments to yourself.
no one asked you, MIGUIL!
Well i use a colgate toothpaste it has baking soda and peroxide in it and its whitening(: but.. my teeth arent white enough! see.. theres a light yellow and lately.. i a bit of a tooth freak i brush like 4 or 5 times a day.. i have very straight teeth and have never had braces but i had no enamel on my baby teeth so i jst got my front teeth a few years agi (i had them removed in the hospital and im only 13 now) i dont want to damaged my teeth. and i’ve brushed with just strawberries before! i havent tryed with baking soda too. any other advice??
This is to ISSAC from West Virginny:
It is no wonder that you do not know what all this talk about teeth is about.
Isn’t West Virginia where they named the toothbrush? If it had been any other state, they would have called it a teethbrush.
It’s Bush’s fault that I have bad teeth.
Interesting method. Love the post.
For other ways to whiten teeth and remove teeth stains, visit http://www.saladsticks.com/2009/07/whiten-your-teeth-and-get-rid-of-stains.html.
Woops, take out the “.” at the end to view the post.
http://www.saladsticks.com/2009/07/whiten-your-teeth-and-get-rid-of-stains.html
Donno abt the baking soda or strawberry or hydrogen peroxide thing but keeping the toothpaste for 10 minutes in the mouth after brushing works for sure. I have tried and it works for me. Works better if you use some tooth whitening toothpaste like colgate or any other. Best of luck. And do brush atleast twice a day.
The cheaper methods can be all you need, but it would depend on the condition of your teeth and how white you’d like them to end up. You can compare the advantages and disadvantages of all the the different at home teeth whitening methods here: http://the-dental-makeover.com/whiten-teeth-to-promote-confidence/at-home-teeth-whitening-does-it-work/
UDONTKNOWME, thank you for your post. After reading all the replies, there are def some people out there who can not follow a basic 2 step idea. Baking powder? baking soda? Strawberries? Peroxide? apples? oranges? Let’s all start over> Drink plenty of black coffee, cola, smoke 6 packs a day and then use every product atleast 5 times a day and restart the post.
Hi all, to clear the confusion,here it goes. Baking soda and baking powder is one and same, mixture of bicarb of soda and cream of tartare. What you use to whiten your teeth is bicarb of soda. OK
omg this is 2 funny im sending it 2 every one i had such a laugh but it is rude 2 call ppl stupid udk if they understand or not coley is ultra funny who would have thought u can find such joy and laughter in a simple teeth thread boy im glad i ran into this. i bought arm and hammer toothpaste imma try strawberry thing 2 night and the leaving the tooth paste in. some one said something really smart instead of switching peroxide in ur mouth rub it in ur teeth wit a q tip i will try this 2 morrow g00d luck 2 all. +)
all i want is to have reaallly white teeth.
and i dont think baking soda is gonna do the trick. -.-
i dont want to visit the dentist either.
Use white strips!! (the crest kind)
i have tooth paste in my mouth as i type this and all i can say is that it really works without the damage. and for the person who said this was damaging HOW DO YOU FIGURE THAT! its tooth paste! you put it on your teeth anyway everyday!(hopefully)
bye!
hahahahaha this is such a funny blog, reading to all the posts…I think people should start brushing their teeth more frequently, I’m sure that should do the trick… there is something called personal hygiene in case some of you don’t know…
in case you’re not aware, there are things called GENES that influence how we look. some people naturally have yellower enamel than others, no matter how flawless their personal hygiene. one of my best friends brushed her teeth every day twice a day since we were kids, flossed all the time – she was the only one who did that stuff at sleepovers. and yet, her teeth were yellower & she had more cavities than the rest of us. to overcome that natural enamel color, sometimes you need a little bit more than toothpaste.
All I do is leave a little custard dish of baking SODA in my bathroom cabinet, and every night I put toothpaste on my brush then dab the brush in the dish of baking soda, then brush! :D
dont do it more then once a week.you will regret it when your teeth are in serious pain and it will mkake them thinner. and thinner teeth are easier to break keep that in mind OW! crest white strips work too. but u should only use that twice a year. other wise it will caause pain too.
I agree that you should’nt use baking soda to whiten your teeth (but if you want, there IS speical whitening toothpaste with baking soda in it) but crest white strips don’t cause pain at all! I’ve been using them every night for years and nothing has happened yet except really white teeth! =D
wow………………. theres alot of comments. lol too me like a minute to get to the bottom.
anyways, is there somethin else instead of strawberries?
i no like strawberrys
All this stuff sounds like it works, but I don’t want to try it because It sounds like it can do damage to your teeth. For the healthy, long term effect, I just brush my teeth well, for like a minute once everyday. Also, I don’t even use adult toothpaste, I use kids !! I’m 14 years old if you’re wondering and I can’t use the adults, it feels weird or something. Anyway, I have been doing that since the last time I have seen my dentist, and it has been working AMAZING. :) It has impoved the colour of my teeth by multiple shades whiter. Try it. :)
does this actually work? has anyone tried it?
My granny has been using the 1st ‘P’ in the morning, her gums are healthy and her teeth are as white as snow. Something about the acidity in urine, also works amazing for getting rid of the bad bacteria that causes bad breath and gingivitis!
My granny is 96 years old and has all of her own teeth!
Wow, Sandy. I have mixed feelings about your grandmother’s success and method. It’s hard to argue with results with her still having all her teeth. I would never have guesssed that urine would solve nad breath problems. I don’t think I’d be brave enoough to try that one and may stick with lemon juice mixed with baking soda. The only caveat I have read about is that using lemon juice or peroxide too liberally can erode your tooth enamel.
Thanks
Blane
http://www.betterteethwhitening.com
btw..
where i can get the hydrogen peroxide?
Despite the damaging of the enamel, I am going to try the baking soda solution just because the majority of you said it works. And maybe try the one where you leave in the paste in your mouth for 10 minutes.
Hope it works!
x
What works for one person will not always work for another. Some people have used baking soda everyday for years with no problems and others wear out their enamel very quickly. and whoever said that people are jsut trying to make themselves feel better (or whatever,) your teeth should no constitute wether or not you feel good about yourself. It is normal in the American society (I can’t speak for other english speaking countries, and this IS in english) to worry a great deal about how they look. But if your self-esteem comes from things around you even your own looks it is false! If people actually take the time to make fun of you, try thinking about why they are picking on you. They probably have their own issues.
and since helpful teeth tips seem to be liked. Try ACT mouthwash. It is supposed to restore or upkeep your enamel. I do not know if that is true or not, I used to use it and I do not believe it is a harsh as alcohol. xylitol, a natural sweetener (is it natural?) is also good for your teeth. And trident makes some gum that is supposed to strengthen your enamel, so maybe you can combine the whitening tricks and the enamel strengheners and it will balance out. But your main concern should be health, and not looks. how many of the people around you will be there 10 to 15 years from now, realistically?
You’ve said a mouthful Jane but still a nice clean healthy looking mouth can speak volumes. So brushing 2 to 3 times a day is important. Keeping your toothpaste in your mouth about ten minutes after brushing your teeth. Sounds like a good way to go. Then spitting it out and using some kind of Listerine will give you a good overall rinsing. Then using the baking soda and peroxide will help to add to your fresh new look. Being mindful not to overdo it on this, as the peroxide may just make your gums really sore. Finally you will follow all of this up with dental visits at least 2 times per year for a deep cleaning. Some people may need to go more or less. But all of the above steps have been really helpful information and great tips for us all to try at home. Hopefully our teeth won’t fall out in the process, Just kidding! Good luck everybody!
can’t we all just get along :D
Best toothpaste on the market is Sunsmile Herbal Toothpaste, containing no flouride, saccharin or sugar, but has a host of other ingredients that are good for you. Remember, you are to only brush your teeth, but what about feeding your gums. All the other stuff we put into our mouths are absorbed into the body anyway, and are carcinogenic.
Regards
I would not try this with braces! The seeds would get stuck.. Besides I think you should get your braces off before worrying about how white the look.. http://www.americandentalreport.com says this anyway..
just do what i do and you will get whiter teeth
sources:MEE
-buy tooth paste that whitens(i use crest)
-buy a mouth wash that whitens(listerine)
-and brush with backing soda with hydro.p. once a week(just put 2 tablespoons of backing soda and hydro.p. until its like a toothpaste and brush with it)
good luck
listerine increases the chance of having gum diseases
so what should i use to whiten my teeth–oranges, strawberries, peroxide, baking soda and baking powder all mixed together? i think i’ll try it and get back to ya’ll within 2 weeks and give you an update. but i’ll tell you what i think–oranges and baking powder sounds like a winner to me!
Do not use baking soda and hydrogen peroxide at the same time in your mouth ever. You will chemically burn your mouth you might not feel it but the next time you brush your gums just might start to flake off if not get infected
My dad had really bad teeth, and he has tried a lot of things. My mom told him about vodka. You might think this sounds insane, but his teeth whitened 3 shades in just a few days.
You just spray vodka on your teeth and brush with it, or just spray it on your toothpaste.
I also find baking soda and peroxide helpful.
that dosen’t work. No one should use any any kind of alchahol or peroxide just because you want whiter teeth! it may work but it is SO bad for them and will burn your mouth out resulting in weak gums, and teeth falling out. just a suggestion, you might not want your dad and yourself to use this technique anymore!
Peroxide is used on infections, it does burn the gums, but it also makes them healthy. If you use too much peroxide, you can lose your enamel, but vodka does not burn your teeth or your gums. And it does work. Read into it some more, and I do not use vodka. I use crest with baking soda and peroxide in it.
well arm and hammer toothpaste is baking soda it can help brighten your teeth and its a very inexpensive product
You gotta be kidding me? Did you really put urine in your mouth in order to try to whiten your teeth. I was curious about home remedies to whiten teeth but I’m not desperate.
Ya you don’t want to do that! just use crest whitening strips! they work amazingly!
Just go to your dentist, people! Geez.
I agree with Julia.. I am currently wearing braces and I have been advised to get them off first before I go to Whiten Teeth.
This blog explains all the different options on How To Whiten Teeth
wait a sec… umm say you were just to use the baking soda, what do u do with it?
is it like 1/2 tea spoon of baking soda and water? or what?
Does this really work? :)
and also, i just got my braces off too! and i have wires behind the top and bottom of my teeth. will anything happen?
I have two caps (mostly fake) teeth in the very frount will this whiten them too?
So we’re advised to do something for purely cosmetic effect (and north American cosmetic fashion at that) at the cost of damaging our tooth enamel and wasting a good strawberry. Doesn’t sound like good advice to me.
can you use any berry? raspberries, etc.?
lol wow. That was entertaining. You know, I think I’m going to leave the whitening to my dentist as, thanks to a twist of genetics, i have low enamel on my teeth already, but thank you for the best 20 minutes of my week so far.
Alright, the BEST way to whiten your teeth with fast results, not damaging to your enamel,not making your teeth more sensitive, and with really not much expense is whitening strips. They cost about 40 dollars a box but that’s not much. DO NOT get the listerine disolving kind. They are nasty, do not disolve, and get all gooey in your mouth. Oh, and they don’t whiten. The kind I recommend is the Crest ones that you take out after 5 minutes. They work great, I got positive results just after two uses! Just put them in top and bottom every night until you run out and your teeth will be perfect white! I need to buy more soon because its been like two months since I’ve used them and my teeth are beginning to get a little bit yellow.
im 13 years old and i have major stains on my teeth! they are dissapearing very fast though.
1. u gargle with hydrogen peroxide for 1 minute make sure it says use of gargle or wash!! WARNING DO NOT SWALLOW!!!
2. i then just brush my teeth normally it works!
i have spent hundreds of dollars on teeth whitening things since i was 10 and none of them seem to work and then finally its my week back to school and i wanted to make a difference so i found this and improvissed! please if you honestly want good results do this remedy!
PS. I gave this page the thumbs up. Keep up the good work.
my teeth is cyellowish…when i let a dentist check it she says that my teeth was yellowish because of the antibiotics that ive taken when i was a kid….do this remedy posted here can help my teeth to be white again??
email me here if you have answers p4pex33@yahoo.com.ph
i tried but nothing works
You know. I’m sure that if you just brush your teeth everyday your teeth would be white.
Waat a Funny discussion…Cool
Or you could buy toothpaste for cheaper and it will do the exact same thing.
how fast does does leaving the toothpaste in your mouth after brushing work?
I did that the other day, I had results immediately after. Keep the toothpaste in your mouth for 5 min. It’s almost instantaneous.
I don’t see how this is funny? People arnt dumb on here for asking the same questons? They just have lives unlike you guys and don’t have time to read all these comments! They don’t wanna read 500 comments when they only want 1 answer. I would do the same, & so would you if you had a life :)
& just use baking soda it works. :) but I would only use twice a month at the most! Don’t ruin your teeth for something so pointless. Goodluck thoughh! :)
Buhbyye baaaaaby.
its quiet simple really brush your teeth with peroxide first then with reg toothpast. do not use baking soda it will harm your teeth but if you mix bakingsoda and water its great for heartbun. do this about 2-3x’s a day you will see results in two weeks or less.
Crest White Strips work WONDERS. My sister and dad both used it. My sister used it first. I noticed her bright smile, after only a 3-4 days. Then my dad noticed and he started using it. I noticed his white teeth after about 5 days. I have braces right now, so i can’t use the strips yet. However, when I get them off, I’m using the white strips immediately. They work amazing.
I’ve been using crest whitening toothpaste with scope, without scope, colgate whitening toothpaste- my teeth are exactly the same color. I’ve seen NO improvement. i’ve been using that toothpaste for months now twice a day every day for months. My teeth look the same. If you want quick results, use the white strips. People will notice, because i definitely did!
I don’t recommend the peroxide. I used it for 2 weeks, it tastes awful, and I really had no results from it. It doesn’t really work for me.
Then there’s that scope whitening mouthwash. Didn’t work for me…at all.
I SWEAR by White Crest Strips!!
They Make a wonderful toothpaste by arms and hammer, it has baking soda in it and after about a week i noticed my teeth getting whiter.
What’s up with the bakeing soda. First one say’s it’s not good then one say’s it’s good do your oun thing i use to use clorox and i wonder why my bond on my teeth would come out,now i know so baking soda is far better than clorox.don’t ever use clorox.
Eww, why would you ever use clorox?? Baking soda is absolutely fine to use. If you brush with toothpaste everyday, you’re also brushing with baking soda. It’s safe to use.
I used crest white strips a couple of times and the first, other thana few mess ups while trying to apply them, they worked fine. however, the second time i used them, about half a year later, they made my teeth extremely sensitive. I like using hydrogen peroxide instead. its supper cheap, works fine, doesn’t cause sensitivety, and makes my teeth feel exrra clean. :)
Using strawberries is just one of the natural option to get one’s teeth whitened.
Rubbing lemon peel or raw crunchy vegetables are just some other natural teeth whitening methods people used to whiten their teeth. However, the downside of using lemon peel as with strawberries these type of natural ingredients can be used indefinitely an frequently as they contain acid which can cause harm to your enamel and make your teeth prone to decay.
Its not that hard to get your teeth whiter. This is what i did. I just got a toothpaste that says it whitens and has baking soda in it and its gentle on your tooth enamel at least thats what the tube says. I just brush with it regularly and in less than a month i noticed that my teeth were getting really white and now it been a few months and everyone i know tell me about how white my teeth are and that i have a great smile. it wasnt a big change to my mornings and i can still have my daily coffee and i just keep brushing with the same tooth paste its easy and it worked for me.
Ok so I spent 30 minutes reading all the posts decided to try this actual whitening system. I did a bit of research and trial and error and this is what worked for ME. Note: this may not work for everyone but it works for me and my teeth are noticeably whiter after a few uses. I mix 1 part Baking Soda with a very small amount of salt. Salt is used here for abrasive cleaning and does not need to be used. I personally used it and its great! Do NOT use alot of salt and avoid ACIDIC substances as the posts above stating that sugar or acidic fruits work. Wrong! Acidic acid breaks your enamel down. My mom is a dental hygenist and she says clearly that WHITENING STRIPS eat your enamel as well. I use this formula with regular brushing 3 times a week. With that being said here are my results:
After the 1st week I noticed VISIBLY whiter teeth. My guns are a bit sensitive BUT they looked healthier too. Seems like a fair trade for me :).
My smile looks alot better and I will continue to use it on a fairly regular basis. Another NOTE: NaHCO3 (Baking Soda) does NOT break down TOOTH enamel. Anyone and everyone above stating that it does is wrong. It doesn’t strengthen enamel either despite some rumors. I have used it for over a month and my teeth look great and Ive had a checkup and my dentist said there are no signs of enamel wear from this formula. I hope this clears up anything. Any questions please post but read my reply thoroughly before you ask a question I might have already answered. Also one last thing. It does make a small mess lol. Good luck to everyone and Ill check back after a bit.
warning do not use this method if u have braces it will destroy the wire my friend tried it!!!!!!
it works but don’t use it to often.
Oh dear…so many opinions…Does anyone know how to make cavities disappear? (I know it sounds ridiculous,but I’m serious.) I just recently heard that someone used something and it-not the person, his cavity- got smaller… and smaller…and it went away eventually…
Will eating lots of strawberries over a long period of time have any affect on my teeth if i dont do anything with baking soda, it seems more natural that way.
Thanks for all the tips! well a friend of mine recommended i try this special teeth whitener gel… i thought it wasnt going to work but within a month i saw incredible results! I thought I would share it here to help everyone out. Heres a limited free trial that i got not sure if its still available but you can try at this link: cli[dot]gs[/]teeth-whitener-trial
It’s surprising, no matter what the topic. even something as simple and low key as wanting whiter teeth. there are always those , who are so hateful. I’m sorry your life sucks so bad that I’m sure you’re always leaving hateful remarks, every where. The reason for the comment initially was to say and ask why my mother about 40-45 years ago would often brush her teeth with baking soda. It was something I never her asked about and something she didn’t make me do. So I’ve always wondered why she was doing that. Does it help with bad breath also, or is it just for whiting????
what purpose does the strawberry serve ?
I’ve tried this,(and it does work)-at least for me- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda + 1/2 teaspoon salt + 1/2 teaspoon olive oil. Make a “toothpaste”… and put it on -brush it on- and let it sit for a minute or so…and then wash it off. In a week even less, you WILL see the results! (By the way, they’re good results.)
So, I tried this but I’m not sure if I did it right all the way. No matter how much I crushed it, there was still parts that were kind of stringy I guess? So when I put it on my teeth it was big chunks. Basically, it looked like a zombie horror movie. Is there a way to get it to stay on my teeth better?
How are we crazy?? Looking for helpful tips to make our teeth white… yeah we’re absolutely psychotic! You also came to this webpage and left a comment, (and read the comments), guess you’re crazy too :D
I am going to try it …
Thanks..
Interesting. You should also try drinking dark drinks from straws to keep your teeth from obtaining teeth stains. It’s also very beneficial if you brush your teeth after drinking coffee or eating.
I’ve never heard of strawberries doing anything for teeth, but there are also other ways to whiten teeth besides baking soda.
http://www.ehow.com/how_5274454_whiten-teeth-home-effectively.html
I actually read somewhere that using strawberries to whiten your teeth can be just as bad as using lemon juice, which takes away the calcium from the teeth and therefore weakens the enamel. I wouldn’t trust using strawberries for my teeth.