In addition to hair and skin care, more and more people today pay special attention to dental care. Because if teeth are discolored or yellow, it can affect the aesthetics of the entire face. To always have bright white teeth, whitening teeth with lemon at home is always the optimal choice, helping people, no matter how busy, to have a bright, confident smile.
1. Why is lemon used to whiten teeth?
The reason lemon is widely used to whiten teeth is thanks to the abundant vitamin C content in each lemon. The natural acid content in lemon will help whiten teeth quickly and effectively in cases of mild yellowing and discoloration. In addition, the ingredients in lemon also have antibacterial effects, eliminate unpleasant odors and keep breath fresh. Not only that, lemon is a fruit that is often available in every kitchen and the method of whitening teeth with lemon is very simple. That is why this is the fruit that many people choose to whiten their teeth.
2. How to whiten teeth with lemon at home
Apply some of the following methods to whiten teeth with lemon effectively at home:
2.1. Whiten teeth with lemon juice
Fresh lemon juice has a very high content of vitamin C and citric acid, these substances will effectively remove yellow stains on the surface of teeth. At the same time, it helps clean the tongue and brings fresh breath.
Step 1
Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the fresh juice. Mix the lemon juice with about half a glass of warm water, stir well with a spoon until the mixture is uniform.
Step 2
Rinse your mouth with this mixture instead of mouthwash every day, then rinse your mouth with clean water again.
2.2. How to whiten teeth with lemon and salt
The mixture of lemon and salt not only helps whiten teeth effectively but also prevents some diseases related to teeth and mouth such as tooth sensitivity, gingivitis, …
Step 1
Cut the lemon in half to squeeze the juice, add a teaspoon of salt and stir until the salt is dissolved.
Step 2
Use a toothbrush to soak in the above mixture, gently brush your teeth properly so that the mixture reaches every corner inside the tooth root. Apply regularly about 2 times a week, each time for 2-3 minutes for best results.
2.3. Whitening teeth with lemon peel
Not only lemon juice but lemon peel is also an ingredient that can be used to effectively clean plaque on teeth
Step 1
Squeeze all the juice from the lemon and dry the peel. Cut the lemon peel into thin strips and grind, or you can use a knife to chop it finely.
Step 2
Add a little clean water to the lemon peel, add enough to get a thick mixture.
Step 3
Use the above mixture to brush your teeth as usual, brush your teeth thoroughly for 3 minutes and then rinse your mouth with clean water. Do this method about 2 times/week to see the whitening effect.
2.4. How to whiten teeth with baking soda and lemon juice
Baking soda and lemon juice both have very high acid concentrations, so when combined together, they will remove yellow stains on teeth.
Step 1
Squeeze the lemon to get the juice and mix the lemon juice with 1 teaspoon of baking soda and a little clean water to get a thick mixture.
Step 2
Use the above mixture as regular toothpaste. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush to brush your teeth for 2-3 minutes at a time, then rinse your mouth with clean water. You should do this 2 or 3 times a week to have bright white teeth and fresh breath.
2.5. How to whiten teeth with Lemon and Activated Charcoal
Activated charcoal is an ingredient that can remove yellow stains, kill bacteria and reduce bad breath. Therefore, activated charcoal is also a natural ingredient that can be combined with lemon to whiten teeth.
Step 1
Mix 2 tablespoons of activated charcoal powder and 3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice to get a smooth mixture.
Step 2
Use a toothbrush to sweep the mixture above and brush your teeth as usual and rinse your mouth to remove activated charcoal from your teeth.
2.6. Lemon combined with Mouthwash
Mouthwash will reduce the acid concentration in lemon juice, so you don’t have to worry too much about damaging tooth enamel.
After brushing your teeth with a toothbrush, mix the lemon juice and mouthwash in a 1:2 ratio and rinse your mouth thoroughly to remove all bacteria, food and plaque on your teeth. Should be done 2 times/ 1 week for best results.
2.7. How to whiten skin with toothpaste and lemon
This method is very simple to do. Every time you brush your teeth, just squeeze 2 drops of lemon juice directly into the toothpaste and mix well first. Brush your teeth with the above mixture about 3 times/ 1 week to gradually see the whitening effect.
2.8. How to whiten teeth with lemon and tomato
Tomato is also one of the ingredients that helps balance the acidity in lemon very effectively.
Step 1
Add lemon juice to the crushed tomato and mix well.
Step 2
Use this mixture to brush your teeth for about 5 minutes and then rinse your mouth thoroughly with warm water, you can brush your teeth again to clean your mouth. Because when combined with tomato, the acid concentration in lemon is greatly reduced, so you can apply this method every day and persist for about 1 month to get clear results.
2.9. Teeth Whitening with Lemon and Guava Leaves
Guava has the ability to exfoliate, remove excess food plaque on teeth as well as yellow stains.
Step 1
Wash and chop a handful of young guava leaves, then mix with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
Step 2
Use a toothbrush to brush the mixture evenly on your teeth, after about 10 minutes you will see your teeth are cleaner, removing food plaque that causes bad odor.
2.10. Using Lemon Combined with Banana Peel
Bananas are not only used in beauty and skin care but can also be combined with lemon to whiten teeth because they contain a lot of Magnesium, Tannin and minerals.
Place the inside of a ripe banana peel on the area of the tooth that needs to be whitened and use your hand to press on the banana peel to rub evenly over all surfaces of the tooth. Then rinse your mouth thoroughly with clean water to remove excess dirt. In addition, you can combine lemon or baking soda to increase the effectiveness of this method.
3. Notes when using lemon to whiten teeth
If you use too much lemon, the amount of acid in your teeth will damage the enamel, causing prolonged tooth sensitivity, so you should note the following to ensure safety when whitening your teeth with lemon at home:
– You should only use lemon to whiten your teeth 2-3 times/week
– Do the whitening regularly, persistently and without interruption
– After using lemon to whiten your teeth, rinse your mouth thoroughly with water to avoid the lemon juice remaining on your teeth and damaging the enamel
4. Effective teeth whitening at the dentist
In fact, whitening teeth with lemon is only relative and is only suitable for some cases of very light yellow teeth. If your teeth are discolored or yellowed too much, you still need to seek professional dental whitening treatments.
Above all, like other home teeth whitening methods, this method is quite difficult to ensure absolute safety when applied. Because lemon is highly acidic, if used in the wrong dosage or in the wrong way, it will cause severe tooth erosion and sensitivity. In fact, there are many cases where customers come to the dentist with toothache due to incorrect teeth whitening at home. Therefore, it is best to go to the dentist to get advice from the doctor on the safest and most effective ways to whiten teeth.
So with the information provided above, BIK International Dental Clinic hopes that you have more simple and effective ways to whiten teeth with lemon right at home. However, this method is only applicable to cases of mild tooth discoloration. In cases of long-term yellow teeth, you still need to go to the dentist to perform professional teeth whitening measures.
