The most common option used as homemade teeth whitening agent is baking soda, which has a mild bleaching action. Given that it is used in baking, it also implies safety. Baking soda is sprinkled on the toothbrush, and teeth then cleaned using a gentle, circular motion. Care should still be taken though, especially for people with gum sensitivity. Old wives’ recipes often state that a paste of baking powder, a little salt, and a few drops of white vinegar, works effectively.

Salt, used exactly as baking soda, is also touted as being a good teeth whitener. However, it might just be its osmosis, dehydrating action that makes teeth appear whiter, since dehydrated teeth look whiter.

Lemon juice is often used, but it had high acidic levels, so teeth can weaken in the long run. Other natural, fruit options regard rubbing the inside of an orange peel on the teeth. A strawberry cut in half and the inside rubbed on teeth also works. Mashed strawberry can also be applied with a toothbrush. Apple cider vinegar is also said to be effective. Dried orange rind, and walnut bark, is also good.

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Maybe you will be able to build up sensitivity protection and stop the sensitive-teeth toothpaste, but I haven’t been able to.

I used Sensodyne for years and have just switched to Crest ProHealth this past month. I haven’t had any problems switching but my husband had to switch back.

Some years ago, I used Crest White Strips (recommended by my dentist) and found they did not whiten my teeth. I drink strong tea every day and probably undid any good they did. When I tried them again recently, I had terrible gum pain and had to stop. My dental hygienist says she uses the strips and just takes a couple of Tylenol. That wasn’t enough for me. The pain lasted about 3 days. So, I am not going to go to the dentist for a whitening experience any time soon.

Hope your teeth whiten up nicely.

Buy a different mouthwash and floss regularly. If you want whiter teeth, ask your dentist.