Have you ever wondered how to get whiter teeth naturally? Perhaps through chemical tooth whitening or by brushing more intensively? Has it ever occurred to you that eating certain foods can also whiten your teeth?
Generally speaking, the best way to achieve white teeth is with thorough dental care. In today's blog post, we'll explain how to intensively care for your teeth and maintain good oral hygiene.
Alternatives to professional tooth whitening
As you know, there are several alternatives to professional, but especially to chemical tooth whitening. Flossing and thorough oral hygiene are particularly recommended when asking a professional about alternatives to permanent tooth whitening.
The combination of several alternatives can also make your teeth appear whiter than they originally are. Fluoride toothpaste not only ensures that your teeth are thoroughly clean but also has a polishing effect. Smooth teeth look more well-maintained and thus whiter, as harmful deposits no longer adhere as easily.
Dental floss and interdental brushes not only clean very thoroughly but also remove food and food residues from difficult areas. They also remove plaque and deposits, which incidentally manifest as brown or yellow tartar.
Home remedies for tooth whitening
Surely you too have heard of various home remedies that can whiten your teeth? Among the most frequently recommended home remedies for tooth whitening are, for example:
- Baking soda
- Gargling with apple cider vinegar before brushing your teeth
- Daily consumption of fresh fruit such as apples, pineapples, or strawberries
Despite all the love for natural alternatives and tried-and-tested home remedies: in the long run and consumed in large quantities, they can all have a counterproductive effect and tend to erode rather than build up tooth enamel.
Baking soda is ideal for baking cakes and, according to current knowledge, is definitely not suitable for cleaning and whitening teeth. Dentists even classify the sodium bicarbonate contained in baking soda as "dangerous". Unfortunately, it contributes to the erosion of the protective and very sensitive tooth enamel.
The consumption of apples stimulates saliva flow. This is good because it neutralizes acids and helps to remineralize tooth enamel. However, apples are not suitable for whitening teeth. The same applies to the consumption of pineapple. While the bromelain it contains is said to dissolve plaque, no bleaching effect has been demonstrated. The acid contained in fruits and vinegars tends to soften tooth enamel, which makes it more susceptible to cavities.
Whiter teeth through ideal dental care
If you want to whiten your teeth, you should start with your daily oral hygiene. Use our emmi®-dent ultrasonic toothbrush for ideal and thorough tooth cleaning. In the next step, additionally clean your teeth with dental floss and use our interdental brushes for particularly narrow interdental spaces. If you thoroughly clean your teeth twice a day, you have created the ideal basis for clean and healthy teeth. However, don't forget to keep your regular check-up appointment with your dentist.
