More Than Just Mama

Strawberries, baking soda, lemon, banana peels, and  coconut oil all have what in common? They help whiten teeth?!?! Ummmm…well I guess I gotta test this out then. No one wants a yellow smile right?

Strawberries can help whiten teeth because of an enzyme called malic acid and vitamin C. The astringent found in strawberries helps take away stains and the vitamin C washes away the plaque. Mashing a couple of strawberries and brushing with it once or twice a week supposedly can have positive results.

Baking soda and lemon is probably the most popular at home method. There is a chemical reaction between the baking soda and the citrus from the lemon that helps whiten teeth. This can take away tooth enamel so best not to do this one frequently.

Banana peels. who would have thought! Rub the inside of the peel on your teeth for about two minutes once or twice a day. The potassium, manganese and magnesium absorb in the teeth to help them look brighter.

Finally…coconut oil.

The lauric acid in coconut oil can get rid of bacteria found in plaque that can make teeth yellow. There are actually many benefits using coconut oil.

Coconut oil can:

~brighten and whiten teeth

~help with bad breath

~promote healthier gums

~clears sinuses

~alleviate allergies

~decrease headaches

~keeps your breath fresh

~ helps give more energy

I took about a tablespoon of coconut oil.

This one didn’t sound bad at all. I absolutely love coconut so I figured no prob.

It started as solid. As soon as it heated up in my mouth, it became an oil. I thought I was going to gag.

Once I got used to it, I just kept swishing it from one side to the other. I wanted to keep it in my mouth for 20 minutes but I only made it  11. I had to cough and lets just say that’s hard to do with oil in your mouth.

Was there a difference?

I think so. Obviously, one time won’t make them super white. Definitely going to try to do this once a week. It’s a natural way to feel better about yourself, have a healthier mouth and you save some cash. All sounds like a win win to me. With that extra cash I’m going to buy some red lipstick. Girls with red lips always seem to have cray cray white teeth lol.

Hope one of these methods helps you get those pearly whites you want 🙂