Updated: 08/20/2019

Anyone wants to possess one shining set of white teeth that are likely to make their appearance younger, smarter, healthier, and more attractive in the crowd. Attractive smiles obviously originate from the shining and white teeth, while many people tend to avoid smiling publicly due to their yellow teeth. Some leading causes of the poor colored teeth are poor dental hygiene, genetics, hereditary factors, aging, intake of excess coffee or tea, cigarettes, tobacco products, tea and fluoride level in the water, high doses of antibiotics, improper metabolism, climatic conditions, and certain infections. Some symptoms are yellow pits and tints on teeth, damage of the enamel, foul smell, teeth discoloration,and so on. Nowadays, there exist many professional solutions to lighten teeth; however, such solutions can cost much and take time. Therefore, why don't you use natural treatments that are cheap, safe, and still effective at home? In this writing, we will share with you the best natural home remedies to whiten teeth quickly and effectively, which can remove the yellow tinge and substitute the lost white enamel on your teeth. Let’s get started!

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Top 19 Best Natural Home Remedies To Whiten Teeth Quickly

1. Baking Soda

Baking soda has been used as one of the best home remedies for white teeth for ages thanks to its alkaline that can cleanse the enamel, eliminate topical plague and stains of the teeth, and balance the acidic mouth or the pH. It is effective tooth whitening dentifrice and stain removal. It can also help to remove tooth discoloration and receding gums.

It contains natural whitening agents, which is why it is a common ingredient in commercial toothpaste. Besides, it is a mild abrasive, which can remove surface stains on teeth. Apart from that, it may prevent bacteria from growing by creating an alkaline environment in the mouth ^[1]. According to a study, kinds of toothpaste containing baking soda eliminate plaque from teeth more efficiently than non-baking soda toothpaste ^[2].

Process 1:

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp of baking soda
• 1 cup of cold water

Direction:

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• Mix the baking soda with the water
• Rinse your mouth by using this mixture
• Repeat this solution 2-3 times daily

Process 2:

Ingredient:

• 2 tsp of diluted baking soda

Direction:

• Gently scrub the teeth in no less than 2 minutes by using the baking soda
• Follow this remedy twice for the first week and then every 15 days.

Don’t use this remedy more than twice per week because it can lead to side effects.

Process 3:

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp of baking soda
• 1 toothpaste
• 1 toothbrush
• 1 bowl

Direction:

• Place the baking soda in the bowl
• Add a small amount of toothpaste in the bowl
• Mix them well
• Use this mixture to brush your teeth with the help of the toothbrush
• Repeat this solution 2-3 times daily

Note:

Although baking soda can whiten your teeth quickly, using it in the long term can harm the protective enamel of your teeth.

Process 4:  Baking Soda, Salt, And Lemon Juice

Ingredients:

• 1/2 tsp of baking soda
• 1/4 tsp of salt
• 1/2 tsp of lemon juice

Direction:

• Mix all of the above components well
• Brush your teeth with this mixture
• Use the regular toothpaste for brushing your teeth
• Repeat this solution 1-2 times per week.

Note: Rinse your teeth well to avoid the acid, which can affect the enamel.

2. Salt

Salt has been used as an excellent dental cleansing agent for ages because it may restore the lost minerals and gain the whiteness on your teeth ^[3]. It further works as a gentle exfoliant ^[4]. It is also useful in the treatment of periodontal disease.

Process 1:

Ingredients:

• Some salt
• 1 toothbrush

Direction:

• Use the salt as your tooth powder as a replacement for the regular toothpaste
• Brush your teeth
• Repeat this remedy twice daily

Process 2:  Salt & Baking Soda

Ingredients:

• Some salt
• Some baking soda
• 1 toothbrush

Direction:

• Mix the ingredients well
• Gently rub the mixture on your teeth
• Rinse it off
• Repeat this solution once daily

Note: Salt does harm to the enamel and gums; therefore, you should avoid using it too much daily.

3. Lemon

Lemon contains a rich wide range of vitamin C and holds bleaching property, which can help relieve the yellow discoloration. You can use either lemon juice or lemon peel, both of which can make your teeth whiter and whiter thanks to its calcium and acid content that can damage the enamel. It comes with antibacterial and may thus help combat oral microbes ^[5]. It is also slightly acidic in nature and may help get rid of teeth discoloration. Besides, it is a natural antiseptic agent ^[6].

Process 1: Lemon juice

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp of lemon juice
• 1 tsp of water

Direction:

• Mix the lemon juice and water well
• Use the mixture to brush your teeth
• Rinse it off with normal water
• Brush your teeth with the help of the regular toothpaste
• Repeat the solution 1-2 times daily

Process 2: Lemon Peel

Ingredient:

• 1 tsp of lemon peel

Direction:

• Apply the lemon peel on the teeth
• Rub it in one minute
• Rinse it off with normal water
• Repeat this solution 1-2 times daily

Process 3:  Lemon And Salt

Ingredients:

• Some drops of lemon juice
• Some salt

Direction:

• Mix the above ingredients well
• Apply the mixture to your teeth
• Rub it in several minutes over the gums and teeth
• Let it stay in 5 minutes before rinsing the mouth off with water
• Use this solution once daily in 2-3 weeks

Process 4: Lemon Juice & Baking Soda

The combination of lemon juice and baking soda is one of the most effective home remedies to whiten your teeth at home.

Ingredients:

• 1-2 tsp of baking soda
• 1 tsp of lemon juice
• 1 toothbrush
• 1 paper towel

Direction:

• Mix the above elements to create a paste
• Use the paper towel to wipe out your extra saliva and your teeth
• Place the mixture on the toothbrush and apply it to your teeth
• Let it stay in 1 minute
• Rinse it off thoroughly with normal water
• Repeat this remedy 1-2 times daily

You can replace lemon juice with water and when using water, you should let it stay in 3 minutes instead of only 1 minute.

4. Hydrogen Peroxide

Hydrogen peroxide is the active ingredient, which is used widely in whitening products. It is composed of mild bleaching property, which can eliminate the yellow discoloration on your teeth and then replace it with the white color. Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) may kill bacteria in your mouth thanks to its natural bleaching agent ^[7]. A study showed that a toothpaste containing 1% hydrogen peroxide and baking soda led to remarkably whiter teeth ^[8].

Process 1:

Ingredients:

• Hydrogen peroxide
• Some water

Direction:

• Pour the hydrogen peroxide in your mouth
• Gently gargle the mouth with this liquid in 1-2 minutes and followed by the water
• Repeat this gargling process 1-2 times daily

Process 2: Hydrogen Peroxide & Baking Soda

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp of hydrogen peroxide
• 1 bowl
• 1 toothbrush

Direction:

• Mix the baking soda and hydrogen peroxide in the bowl to create a paste
• Use this mixture to brush your teeth in 2-3 minutes
• Use the regular toothpaste to brush teeth
• Repeat this solution 1-2 times daily

Process 3: Hydrogen Peroxide Or White Vinegar, Baking Soda And Lemon Juice

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp of baking soda
• 1 tsp of lemon juice
• 1 and 1/2 tsp of hydrogen peroxide or white vinegar

Direction:

• Mix all of the above components well
• Rinse your mouth by using this mixture
• Repeat this remedy as needed

Note:

Make sure to use hydrogen peroxide carefully because it can lead to irritation of your gums and make your teeth more sensitive. Avoid swallowing this liquid while gargling to relieve the side effects of the irritation.

5. Charcoal

Charcoal, particularly activated charcoal, has been used to eliminate impurities from water. It may help eliminate plaque on the tooth surface, thereby whitening your teeth ^[5].

Process 1:

Ingredients:

• Some charcoal powder
• 1 toothbrush
• 1 toothpaste
• 1 bowl

Direction:

• Add the charcoal powder and a little amount of your regular toothpaste to the bowl
• Mix them well
• Use this mixture to brush your teeth
• Reuse this remedy twice daily

If you do not have the charcoal powder, you can also use the ashes of the burnt rosemary and burnt bread.

Process 2: Salt & Charcoal

Ingredients:

• Some salt
• Some charcoal powder
• 1 toothbrush
• 1 bowl

Direction:

• Mix the salt and charcoal well in the bowl
• Use the mixture to brush teeth with the toothbrush in the morning
• Repeat this solution once daily

6. Basil

Basil also works as one of the best home remedies to whiten teeth naturally. Using basil is aimed to treat the dental problems such as pyorrhea, whiten the yellow teeth, and stop the gum bleeding ^[9], ^[10].

Process 1:

Ingredient:

• Some basil leaves

Direction:

• Dry it in the sun till it gets fully dry
• Grind the dried leaves into the powder
• Use the powder to brush your teeth as a replacement for the regular toothpaste
• You rub the teeth by using your clean fingers
• Alternatively, you mix the basil powder with your toothpaste well and then, use the mixture to brush teeth
• Repeat this solution once daily

Process 2: Basil & Orange Peel

Ingredients:

• 7-10 basil leaves
• 2 tsp of dried powdered orange peel

Direction:

• Crush the basil leaves to create the paste
• Add the orange peel into the paste
• Mix them well
• Apply the mixture to your teeth thoroughly and evenly
• Let it stay on for 15-25 minutes
• Rinse it off with normal water
• Reapply this solution once daily

Process 3: Basil & Mustard Oil

Ingredients:

• 8-10 basil leaves
• 1/2-1 tsp of mustard oil

Direction:

• Crush the leaves to create a paste
• Add the mustard oil to this paste and stir well
• Use the mixture as a function of the toothpaste
• Rinse it off with normal water
• Do this process once daily

7. Orange Peel

Orange peel works as one of the effective natural home remedies to whiten teeth instantly at home. Both fresh and dried orange peel powder are abundant in calcium and vitamin C, which may battle for microorganisms in the teeth to treat the yellow tinge ^[5].

Process 1:

Ingredient:

• Dried orange peel

Direction:

• Rub the peel on the affected teeth in some minutes. You should rub it at night before sleeping
• Repeat this remedy once daily

Process 2: Orange Peel And Bay Leaves

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp of dried bay leaves powder
• 1 tsp of dried powdered orange peel
• 1 – 1 and 1/2 tsp of water

Direction:

• Mix the ingredients to create a fine paste
• Apply the paste to the teeth
• Gently rub it in some minutes
• You can also use the dried powder as the tooth powder

8. Coconut Oil

Coconut oil has many benefits for your health. It may help you treat many ailments such as sinus infections, joint pains, migraine, teeth infections, arthritis. Besides, it is useful in treating some skin problems such as eczema and other skin allergies, while improving digestion, hair growth, and eyesight. Most importantly, it can whiten your teeth thanks to its lauric acid that can eliminate plaque, gingivitis, and bacteria so that you get back your healthy, happy, and beautiful smile. It is also full of lauric acid, which may reduce inflammation and destroy bacteria ^[11], ^[12], ^[13], ^[14].

Ingredient:

• 1 tsp of coconut oil

Direction:

• Place the oil in the mouth
• Use the oil to swish your mouth by putting more efforts and energy
• Pull the oil throughout the teeth and from one side to the other
• Keep doing this in 15-20 minutes

Repeat this remedy daily or 3-4 times per week

9. Turmeric

Turmeric can give many beauty and health benefits, especially whitening your teeth thanks to its potent anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial compounds, which can ease the gum problems, kill germs and other microorganisms and prevent gum disease and tooth decay ^[15], ^[16]. It also makes your gums and teeth free of unhealthy microbes and stronger ^[17]. As a result, turmeric deserves to be one of the excellent natural home remedies to whiten teeth.

Process 1:

Ingredients:

• 1/2 tsp of turmeric powder
• 1/2 cup of water

Direction:

• Mix the ingredients well
• Rinse the mouth as the mouthwash with this mixture
• Repeat this remedy once daily

Process 2:

Ingredients:

• 1/2 tsp of turmeric powder
• 1 toothpaste
• 1 toothbrush

Direction:

• Sprinkle the turmeric powder into your toothpaste
• Use it to brush teeth and let it sit on for 2-3 minutes
• Rinse your mouth off with water.

You can also mix the small toothpaste with 1/2 tsp of turmeric powder and then use the mixture as the toothpaste to brush teeth.

Process 3: Turmeric, Salt & Lime Juice

Ingredients:

• 1/2 tsp of turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 tsp of lime juice

Direction:

• Mix the ingredients to create a fine paste
• Apply the paste to your teeth
• Wait for 2-3 minutes
• Rinse your mouth off with normal water
• Repeat this remedy once daily

Process 4: Turmeric, Coconut Oil & Baking Soda

Ingredients:

• 4 tsp of dried turmeric powder
• 2 and 1/2 – 3 tsp of coconut oil
• 2 tsp of baking soda
• 1 container or jar with lid
• 1 bowl
• 1 toothbrush

Direction:

• Add the turmeric powder, coconut oil, and baking soda in the bowl and then stir well to create a thick paste
• Place the paste onto the toothbrush and brush your teeth
• Store the remaining mixture in the container or jar with lid
• Rinse it off with normal water
• Repeat this remedy twice daily

10. Strawberries

Strawberries contain a rich source of vitamin C and a potent astringent effect that can break down the plague to bring your pearly white teeth back. Moreover, it is composed of malic acid, which may eliminate the stains and clear your teeth ^[18], ^[19].

Process 1:

Ingredient:

• 1 strawberry

Direction:

• Cut the strawberry into 2 pieces
• Rub 1 piece on your teeth
• Rinse it off with normal water
• Try this solution 1-2 times daily

Process 2:

Ingredients:

• Some strawberries
• 1 toothbrush
• 1 toothpaste

Direction:

• Grind the strawberries to make a paste
• Gently rub the paste onto your teeth
• Allow it to sit on for 1-2 minutes
• Use your regular toothpaste to brush teeth as usual
• Repeat this remedy twice daily

Process 3: Strawberry & Baking Soda

Ingredients:

• 1 strawberry
• 1/2 tsp of baking soda

Direction:

• Cut the strawberry into 2 pieces
• Sprinkle the baking soda on one-half piece
• Rub it on your teeth for 2-3 minutes
• Rinse it off with normal water
• Brush your teeth as usual
• Repeat this remedy 1-2 times daily

You can also mix the pulp of strawberries with the baking soda and then apply the mixture to your teeth.

Process 4: Strawberries, Salt & Baking Soda

Ingredients:

• 2-3 large strawberries
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1/2 tsp of baking soda
• 1 paper towel

Direction:

• Mash the strawberries to extract its pulp
• Add the salt and baking soda to the pulp and mix well
• Use the paper towel to wipe out your extra saliva
• Apply the mixture to your teeth with the help of your toothbrush
• Let it stay on for 5-10 minutes before rinsing it off with normal water
• Brush your teeth as normal
• Repeat this remedy 1-2 times daily

11. Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar can eliminate the stubborn stains found on the teeth, especially from nicotine and coffee. It can effectively whiten and brighten your teeth thanks to its acidity property that can eliminate the discoloration and stains. Plus, it kills the germs, treats tooth decay, and cleanses the gum and the others. The antibacterial property in it may help clean your mouth and whiten your teeth ^[20], ^[21], ^[22], ^[23].

Process 1:

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp of apple cider vinegar
• 2 tsp of water

Direction:

• Mix the apple cider vinegar and water
• Use the mixture to swish around your mouth in 2-3 minutes
• Don’t swallow the solution
• Use the regular toothpaste to brush your teeth
• Rinse your mouth off thoroughly with water
• Repeat this remedy 3 times per week

Process 2:

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp of apple cider vinegar
• 1 toothpaste

Direction:

• Mix the apple cider vinegar with a little amount of toothpaste
• Brush your teeth by using this mixture
• Rinse it off with normal water
• Follow the treatment 3 times per week

Process 3:

Ingredient:

• Apple cider vinegar

Direction:

• Pour the apple cider vinegar in your mouth
• Swish it in 1-2 minutes
• Split it out afterward
• Rinse your mouth off with normal water
• Use this remedy 3 times a week

Note:

Making sure that you do not use apple cider vinegar too much because it can damage your tooth enamel. After using it, you should brush your teeth with regular toothpaste and rinse your mouth off with normal water.

12. Apples

Apples are one of the great natural home remedies to whiten teeth at home since they may increase the saliva production and then maintain clean and fresh breath ^[24], ^[25]. The fibers and malic acid present in it can help get rid of the stains on your teeth and make it whiter and whiter.

Ingredient:

• 1-2 apples

Direction:

• Eat the apples by chewing them thoroughly
• Repeat this remedy daily to relieve the yellow stain

13. Babool Tree

Babool tree, or called Acacia Arabica, is considered as the most tooth-friendly tree thanks to its tannin and astringent properties. These properties can make your stained teeth whiter and whiter. It is also beneficial in treating gingivitis and chronic periodontitis ^[26], ^[27].

Ingredient:

• 1 babool twig

Direction:

• Wash the twig well
• Place one side of the babool twig in your mouth
• Chew it slowly in several minutes till it becomes scattered, and its fibers have come out of it.
• Use these fibers to brush your teeth for 15-20 minutes
• Discard it
• Repeat this treatment once daily

14. Banyan Tree

Banyan tree, or called Ficus Religiosa, holds natural astringent property, which may whiten your teeth and relieve the yellowness on the teeth ^[28].

Ingredient:

• 1 banyan twig

Direction:

• Wash the twig well
• Place one side of the banyan twig in your mouth
• Chew it slowly in several minutes till it becomes scattered, and its fibers have come out of it.
• Brush your teeth for 15-20 minutes with these fibers.
• Remove it
• Use this remedy once daily

15. Neem Or Margosa

Neem, or called Azadirachta indica, is composed of many excellent properties including antibacterial, antiseptic, astringent, and the others, which may help treat all the dental or teeth problems such as bad breath ^[29], ^[30].

Process 1:

Ingredient:

• 1 neem twig

Direction:

• Wash the twig thoroughly
• Place one side of the neem twig in the mouth
• Chew it gradually in a couple of minutes till it turns scattered, and its fibers have come out of it.
• Brush your teeth by using these fibers for 15-20 minutes
• Remove it
• Follow this home treatment once daily

Process 2:

Ingredients:

• 1/2 tsp of margosa oil
• 1 toothpaste

Direction:

• Mix the oil with a suitable amount of toothpaste
• Use this mixture to brush your teeth
• Rinse it off
• Repeat this remedy 1-2 times daily

16. Aloe Vera

Aloe vera functions as one of the proven natural home remedies to whiten teeth thanks to its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. These properties may whiten your teeth and treat some gum disease and infected oral cavities ^[31], ^[32]. It can be used to combat the root canals and the cavities too.

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp of aloe vera gel
• 1/2 tsp of baking soda
• 1 tsp of vegetable glycerin

Direction:

• Mix all the ingredients well
• Apply the mixture to your teeth
• Allow it to sit on for some minutes
• Rinse it off thoroughly with normal water
• Repeat this remedy once daily
• You can also use aloe vera juice instead of aloe vera gel

17. Banana Peel

The banana peel works wonders in whitening teeth thanks to its excellent minerals such as magnesium, potassium, and manganese and hence make your teeth whiter and whiter ^[33].

Ingredient:

• 1 banana peel

Direction:

• Simply rub the inside of the banana peel on the teeth for 2 minutes
• Rinse it off with normal water
• Try this remedy 1-2 times daily

18. Milk

Milk can help to whiten your teeth. Drinking milk also helps to make the teeth stronger and guard tooth enamel by providing phosphorus and calcium needed to remineralize tooth structure ^[34].

Ingredient:

• 1 cup of milk

Direction:

• Slowly drink the milk
• Repeat this remedy twice daily (in the morning and at night before sleeping)

19. Sugar-Free Gums

Sugar-free gums which are made with Xylitol, are one of the amazing home remedies to whiten teeth due to its natural sweetener. It may battle for plaque and lessen bacteria in your mouth ^[35]. Plus, it neutralizes the pH levels in your mouth and intensifies the saliva production.

Ingredient:

• 2 sugar-free gums

Direction:

• Chew gum after a meal
• Repeat this solution twice daily after each meal

So, these were the best home remedies to whiten teeth. Most of them might need several repetitions to exhibit effective results. For optimum results, it is best to follow them regularly without fail.

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