They say the best thing you can wear is a smile. However, if you’re one of the many people in Australia that feel a little self-conscious of their less-than-pearly whites, a smile might be something that makes you feel a little nervous.
Achieving a perfectly white smile at home isn’t quite the nightmare it has been in the past. A new generation of high-performance, Australian-made teeth whitening products allows you to obtain those pearly whites without having to visit the dentist or shell out your hard earned cash. Gem, for example, is a brand that makes a high-performance, low-sensitivity whitening pen for $20 that contains premium ingredients like coconut, pure mint and food-grade hydrogen peroxide.
But if you’d like to polish your chompers as you chew, there are some foods that are better at lightening and brightening than others.
1. Yoghurt
Yoghurt is rich in calcium which can keep your teeth looking healthy and bright, its also ruch in phosphorus, a mineral found in yoghurt, which can help to keep your enamel healthy, which will help keep your teeth looking whiter.
2. Apples
The crunchy natures of apples act as a natural abrasive that can scrub away teeth-dulling plaque.
3. Carrots
The action of chewing raw carrots has a similar effect on your teeth as apples and will help scrub your teeth of plaque. Teeth with more plaque are more likely to develop stains.
4. Broccoli
Munching on some broccoli will increase your fibre intake which can help reduce inflammation in the mouth, while the iron in broccoli provides a wall of protection around your teeth enamel which can help prevent stains and cavities.
5. Strawberries
Strawberries contain an enzyme called malic acid which is a natural astringent that can remove surface discolouration.
6. Baking Soda
Although you can’t exactly eat baking soda, brushing your teeth with toothpaste mixed with baking soda every now and again can remove plaque and brighten teeth. Don’t use this method too often, however, as it can be abrasive on the enamel.
Which foods can stain teeth?
According to Choice, tea, coffee, red wine, cola and smoking can all stain your teeth. Teeth shouldn’t be whiter than the whites of your eyes, and bleaching will not whiten caps, crowns or fillings.
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