How To Whiten Your Teeth With Vegetables

Many of the items that are consumed on a daily basis can cause teeth to develop stains or turn yellow. This includes items like coffee, cola, red wine and berries. If your teeth are beginning to take on more of a yellow hue than you would like, you may be looking at whitening them. There are many different ways you can whiten teeth, including using whitening pastes, gels and trays, or using whitening strips. But if you are looking for a more natural or inexpensive option, vegetables can help. Here are a few of the ways you can whiten your teeth with vegetables. 

Celery

Celery is a fibrous vegetable. One of the benefits to eating this veggie raw is that it can help to fill you up while introducing very few calories into your system. Another lesser known benefit to celery is that it can help naturally whiten your teeth. It is not known exactly how celery can help to whiten your teeth. But it is believed that there are two parts to how and why it works. It is believed that the strings and fiber help to scrub away stains from your teeth. Secondly, celery has a high water content. As you chew it, you release liquid. It is believed this liquid helps clean teeth between brushes and keep new stains and plaque from forming, helping to keep your teeth clean. 

Broccoli

If you are looking to whiten your teeth, eating raw broccoli at least once per day can help. You can either eat this vegetable dipped in dressing or hummus or throw some on your salad. Raw broccoli is a coarse food and it is believed that this coarseness helps to scrub plaque and stains from your teeth. Eating soft, cooked broccoli does not have the same effect, so for whiter teeth, stick to the raw stuff. 

Vegetable Oil

Technically vegetable oil is primarily made up of soy beans, not vegetables. But some brands do have some natural vegetable oil in them. When you are looking to whiten your teeth, vegetable and plant-based oils, such as coconut, can be used. Simply swish the oil around in your mouth for 30 to 60 seconds once a day for best results. The oil helps to break down stains on your teeth and keep your teeth and gums healthy. Oil pulling has also been shown to reduce gum disease, plaque, and cavities. 

Unfortunately, some stains are stubborn and difficult to remove on your own. If you have tried these methods and are still unable to achieve the level of whitening you are after, consult with your family dentist. They may offer in-office teeth whitening with bleach or lasers that can help to break up tough or stubborn stains. This gives you the bright white smile you are after. Go to sites like these for more information.

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