Home remedies to get rid of yellow teeth
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there is a range ofwhitening strip products available onlineand instructions for them vary. most suggest they should be applied twice a day for 30 minutes1 first of all the facts on yellow teeth as provided by as the enamel on teeth wears the yellowish dentin underneath starts to show through. an easy way of reducing discoloration of the teeth is to brush them frequently.1 here are 11 ways that may help to get rid of yellow teeth at home. these are an alternative to teeth whitening options that a dentist may offer1 there are various teeth whitening options that can be tried at home or offered by dentists. this is most important after consuming food or drink that may discolor the teeth such as here are some tooth brushing best practice tips1 brush two to three times a day1 brush for 2 to 3 minutes at a time1 be sure to brush every surface of each tooth1 make circular motions when brushing1 avoid brushing the gums or brush them very gently1 be sure to reach the teeth at the back of the mouth1 whitening toothpaste may help reduce yellowing of the teeth and improve whiteness. these products contain stronger ingredients than standard toothpaste helping to remove tough food stains1 whitening toothpaste does not contain bleach but may contain a small amount of carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide. these chemicals help to lighten tooth color1 according to a2014 study whitening toothpaste typically lightens tooth color by one or two shades1 some dentists offer tray-based tooth whitening but home versions are also available over-the-counter. tray-based tooth whiteners can lighten the teeth byone or two shades1 this tooth whitening method involves wearing a fitted tray over the teeth. the tray contains a bleaching gel and is worn for2 to 4 hours a day or overnight1 it is important to look for products that contain10 percentcarbamide peroxide. these are recommended as safe by theamerican dental association ada1 whitening strips deliver a thin layer of peroxide gel on plastic strips. these are shaped to fit onto the surface of the teeth1 as people age their teeth will naturally become slightly discoloured1 strips can lighten the teeth byone or two shades. that said a2016 studynotes there is no evidence whitening strips are any more effective than 10 percent carbamide peroxide gel. the use of carbamide peroxide gel is theada recommended method1 whitening rinses are another way to get rid of yellow teeth. they contain oxygen sources such as hydrogen peroxide. these react with the compounds staining the teeth helping to lift them1 using a rinse twice a day for 1 minute at a time can lead to aone to two shadeimprovement in tooth color within 3 months1 toothpaste that contains activated charcoal may help to reduce staining on the teeth1 a2017 reviewfound that charcoal toothpastes may help remove external staining on teeth. further studies are needed into the extent or rate of stain removal that can be expected1 charcoal toothpastes should be used with caution as they can cause staining. the charcoal may be hard to remove from the crevices of the teeth and around restorations1 using a toothpaste containing baking soda and hydrogen peroxide may help reduce yellowing of the teeth. it is possible to make a paste at home by mixing 1 tablespoon of baking soda with 2 tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide1 a2012 studyfound that using a toothpaste containing baking soda and hydrogen peroxide reduces tooth staining and improves whiteness1 a2007 studyfound thatvitaminc deficiency may worsen peridontitis which is a buildup of bacteria on the teeth and gums. this buildup contributes to discolouration1 it follows that keeping topped up on vitamin c may reduce discolouration of the teeth. more research is needed into whether vitamin c consumption may have a whitening effect on the teeth1 when added to toothpaste certain fruit enzymes may combat discolouration1 a2012 studyfound toothpaste that contains papain enzyme from thepapayafruit and bromelain enzyme from pineapples helps remove tooth stains1 when it is used in small quantities apple cider vinegar may reduce staining on the teeth and improve whiteness1 a2014 studyfound that apple cider vinegar has a whitening effect on teeth. it should be noted however that this was a study on animals1 apple cider vinegar may damage the surface of the teeth if used too often. more research is needed into the use of apple cider vinegar as a tooth whitener. in the meantime it should be used sparingly and with caution1 a2015 studyfound that oil pulling or swishing in the mouth withcoconut oilcould be an effective way to reduce plaque buildup on the teeth. as plaque buildup can contribute to yellowing it follows that coconut oil pulling may reduce discoloration1 more research is needed into coconut oil pulling to establish the extent to which it may help whiten the teeth1