How to keep your teeth white naturally

Do you want white teeth without using any chemicals to make them whiter? We all want whiter teeth, but without any harmful side effects.

Here’s a few simple tips to keep your teeth as white as possible.

1. Quit smoking.

Smoking causes terrible stains on teeth which can make them look very discoloured. Apart from being bad for your health, it is also detrimental on the health of your gums and could result in early tooth loss due to gum disease.

2. Reduce or cut out tea, coffee and red wine.

Sorry everyone, but it’s well known that tea, coffee and red wine are one of the main culprits that cause teeth to become stained and discoloured.

3. Have your teeth professionally cleaned at the dentist every 6 months.

Doing this will remove any stains on the surfaces of your teeth, as well as hardened bacteria which may make your teeth look discoloured and yellow.

4. Maintain excellent oral hygiene by brushing at least twice daily and cleaning in between your teeth daily.

Keeping your teeth clean means less stain, less plaque and overall cleaner and whiter teeth. Plus it’s great for your oral health long term. It’s a win-win!

5. Using natural teeth whitening products such as oil pulling, activated charcoal floss, charcoal toothbrushes, Warpaint teeth whitener and HiSmile teeth.

Our team has reviewed each of these products (links provided above), but unfortunately we can’t say that they were very effective when we tried them. But that’s not to say that others have not found them beneficial.

And one last thing to note.. unfortunately as we get older, our teeth have a tendency to become darker. This is because the second layer of our teeth (dentine) gets thicker, which makes the teeth appear more yellow.

To find out more about teeth whitening, read our essential guide here.