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How to Make Teeth Whitening Toothpaste at Home

December 9, 2022
4 min read
By Shiza Khan, M.Sc. – Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics | Dietitian/Nutritionist

In this article:

  • Will Natural Ingredients Work for Teeth Whitening?
  • How to Make Teeth Whitening Toothpaste at Home
  • Expert Recommendation
  • Precautions to Consider
  • Most-Asked Questions
  • Final Word

Who doesn’t desire an attractive set of pearly whites? Good clean teeth are a major indication of good personal hygiene and can help you establish a strong impression when you meet people.

homemade natural teeth whiteners

Coffee, tea, wine, and cigarettes can often leave stains on the tooth that many find unpleasant. (1) While some stains are only on the surface, some may be under the enamel or intrinsic.

Depending on the stain, dentists offer many procedures to whiten teeth including the use of bleaches, chemical agents, abrasives, or whitening toothpaste to help remove the stain and also prevent oral and gum diseases. (1)

Will Natural Ingredients Work for Teeth Whitening?

The following natural ingredients have been studied for their effectiveness in whitening teeth naturally.

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will natural ingredients work for whitening teeth?

1. Turmeric

The Ayurvedic medicine system of India has given turmeric a special place in the treatment and management of many illnesses. It is also promoted as a skin whitening and brightening agent believed to bring glow and luster to the skin. (2)

This ability can also help whiten teeth by removing surface stains.

2. Baking soda

Baking soda has an abrasive nature and can effectively remove surface stains that can cause yellowing. (3)

3. Hydrogen peroxide

Using 1% hydrogen peroxide solution is very effective in removing stains from teeth. It is a potent bleaching agent and nonabrasive. Moreover, it is safe and can be used at home. (1)

How to Make Teeth Whitening Toothpaste at Home

One teaspoon of turmeric powder can be mixed with plain water or 1 teaspoon of coconut oil to be used as toothpaste every day. A mix of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide can also be used twice a week to whiten teeth naturally.

Expert Recommendation

expert recommendation regarding teeth whitening

Follow up the tooth-whitening procedure with oil pulling using 1 tablespoon of coconut oil. This will not only get rid of any remaining yellowness from the turmeric but also prevent bad breath and bacterial infections.

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Precautions to Consider

If you have had a procedure done to your teeth such as a filling or crown fitting, please consult a doctor before using this toothpaste.

If you have allergies or sensitivities, please avoid the use of any natural ingredient or home remedy that you are allergic to or have not tried before. Moreover, this article is meant to educate and not endorse.

Most-Asked Questions

Can apple cider vinegar help in whitening teeth?

Apple cider vinegar is a highly acidic ingredient that can cause tooth decay by weakening the enamel. (4)

Does orange peel powder help whiten teeth?

No evidence supports the tooth-whitening ability of orange peel. Furthermore, since it has a grainy texture, it can cause abrasion of the enamel.

Will adding eggshell powder to the toothpaste helps strengthen teeth?

Eggshells are a calcium-rich food, and while calcium does help in the remineralization of teeth to strengthen them, eating calcium-rich foods is more important than using them topically.

Thus, include milk, yogurt, cheese, broccoli, and other calcium-rich foods in your diet for strong teeth and bones. (5)

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Final Word

Tooth-whitening procedures help in removing stains both on the surface of the tooth and under the enamel. While dentists use chemicals and bleaching agents, certain natural ingredients can also help in removing surface stains.

Turmeric, hydrogen peroxide, and baking soda have all been studied for their ability to remove stains and give a beautiful smile.

References
  1. Epple M, Meyer F, Enax J. A critical review of modern concepts for teeth whitening. Dentistry journal. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6784469/. Published August 1, 2019. 
  2. TP; C. Uses of turmeric in dentistry: An update. Indian journal of dental research: official publication of Indian Society for Dental Research. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19336870/. 
  3. Y; L. Stain removal and whitening by Baking Soda Dentifrice: A review of literature. Journal of the American Dental Association (1939). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29056186/.
  4. CS; ASGLAJPJ. Evidence that daily vinegar ingestion may contribute to erosive tooth wear in adults. Journal of medicinal food. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33297831/.
  5. Nutrition and oral health. Nutrition and Oral Health | American Dental Association. https://www.ada.org/resources/research/science-and-research-institute/oral-health-topics/nutrition-and-oral-health.
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