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DIY Tooth Whitener

Submitted by: tomo  05/24/2008 4:07 PM
 
I came across a cool and supposedly cheaper way to save money when whitening your teeth. According to Health.com, you can use a strawberry and baking powder to get rid of coffee, red wine, dark soda, and other stains on your teeth. They say to take a ripe strawberry and crush it up in a bowl or cup, then mix in a half of a teaspoon of baking powder, and then apply the strawberry/baking powder paste to your teeth. Let it sit for 5 minutes, and then brush your teeth using toothpaste. They say to do this once a week. From the site:

“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.”

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baking soda not baking powder
 
Posted by ppotts on September 25, 2008 1:35 AM
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My family is from the south and I have only heard of southern people doing this whitening method.

I was taught to brush my teeth with regular toothpaste in the morning and at night brush with a baking soda and peroxide mixture.

I am 40 with naturally pearly whites.\
 
Posted by Casey on September 26, 2008 1:09 AM
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Haven't tried this, but I do know that it is a good idea to bite into a tasty, juicy strawberry after a meal to prevent stains.
 
Posted by DogMama on March 05, 2009 10:35 PM
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I'll have to try this. Sure wish I had a strawberry here.
 
Posted by Chelle. G. on March 14, 2009 8:01 PM
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