Brighten, Whiten Teeth Without Bleaching

Everyone enjoys seeing a bright white smile and these days you see lots of them. Teeth bleaching, porcelain veneers and other forms of cosmetic dentistry can give anyone beautiful pearly whites.

A few weeks ago mine disappeared when some very noticeable ugly stains began spreading across my teeth. The culprit? The blueberry smoothies and green tea I consume almost daily for good health were ruining my smile. Brushing with toothpaste and a sonic toothbrush proved unsuccessful in keeping them away. Having used teeth whitening strips from the drug store twice in the past, I was reluctant to use them again because they really bothered my sensitive gums. Additionally, learning from a friend that her brother-in-law's teeth became transparent after repetitive use led me to look for an alternative solution.

That's when I reached for the humble and natural standby - baking soda. I also added a little salt, formed a paste and brushed with my sonic tooth brush. And voila! Not only did it quickly remove the stains, but brightened and whitened my teeth. It's amazing what that little box of baking soda can do. Now I don't have to give up drinking smoothies and tea for a shining smile.