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8 Quick Ways to Whiten Your Teeth

It can take weeks to whiten your teeth -- but who has that kind of time? Here are 8 ways to get a brighter smile instantly

February 8, 2012 | by Sharon J. Yi | 26 COMMENTS

Eat strawberries for dessert Dentists tell us we should brush after every meal, but sometimes it's just not possible. The (delicious) alternative: Eat strawberries for dessert. The red fruit has a high percentage of folic acid, which naturally exfoliates and cleans your teeth, says Smigel. Into DIY products? Smigel says you can even mash some strawberries, mix them with baking soda, and brush your teeth with the mixture for a natural whitening alternative to toothpaste.

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rinse with 50/50 peroxide and water, eat a raw apple, brush with baking soda, oil pull (swill) with coconut oil, popcorn, and believe it or not, brush with the contents of an activated charcoal capsule, and brush off. It will take a few times, and look like "very bad" teeth for a few minutes lol but will be whiter when you're done.

by veryvanilla Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 10:58PM Report as inappropriate

I knew about eating cheese, but I had no idea about eating strawberries. I love Super Smile. Using Vaseline takes me back to my days of being a majorette, when we would apply to our teeth so that we could smile continually. I also love "Dentisse," a tooth polish with the chief ingredient of clay. It is unique but works well to deep-clean.

by GigiSD Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 08:51PM Report as inappropriate

Great !! Nice though!!

by northrydentists Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at 04:07AM Report as inappropriate

The information is nice but it was not what I was expecting.

by shellychen1110 Monday, January 7, 2013 at 02:41PM Report as inappropriate

Nice information

by EricaF123 Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 07:11AM Report as inappropriate

i don't know about putting vaseline on my teeth, will they feel yucky afterwards or do you taste it? has anyone tried this yet on total beauty?

by ernestina65 Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 01:29PM Report as inappropriate

another reason for me to drink Vodka, it helps with bad breath, has anyone tried the chocolate vodka, it is good

by ernestina65 Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 01:23PM Report as inappropriate

Vodka and bronzer?!? This was very interesting!

by Chris213 Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 08:06AM Report as inappropriate

Learned some new things.

by Nursetre Friday, October 26, 2012 at 08:42PM Report as inappropriate

Thanks for the tip. But not sure how well red lipstick suites darker skin colors. Also vaseline states that its for external application only. Cleaning jel and strawberries seem like good tips

by Pinky5 Monday, October 15, 2012 at 08:57AM Report as inappropriate

I'm totally down with the vodka way of cleaning my teeth! lol

by ladyboarder9669 Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at 08:23AM Report as inappropriate

Interesting that vodka kills bad breath and whitens teeth? Eat strawberries and order cheese with your wine. I think this article is a little weak in the helpful tips arena. Sorry, I just don't see it's value.

by flirtygirl214 Monday, July 2, 2012 at 03:41PM Report as inappropriate

red wine, vodka, whiter teeth???

by alictasia Thursday, June 21, 2012 at 06:03PM Report as inappropriate

whitening kit? okay. vodka? not so sure about that.

by liliofthevalley Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 07:59AM Report as inappropriate

This is great. Shot of vodka? lol

by lisiana_de_bem_justino Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 08:20PM Report as inappropriate

Ehhhh not so much

by chelsea_preston Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 07:32AM Report as inappropriate

Some are great tips, other like the eating strawberries are not.

by hananoire Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 08:33AM Report as inappropriate

These all sound like good tips that are easy and instant. Never heard of the Vodka one before.

by whitenteethathomenow Monday, March 12, 2012 at 12:37PM Report as inappropriate

These all sound like good tips that are easy and instant.

by whitenteethathomenow Monday, March 12, 2012 at 12:31PM Report as inappropriate

hmmm maybe

by Nicole2814 Sunday, March 11, 2012 at 07:00PM Report as inappropriate

Strawberries? I love strawberries and definitely didn't know that. I thought that foods like those cause acid erosion!

by peachtone Sunday, March 4, 2012 at 08:07PM Report as inappropriate

Never would have known about the Strawberries!

by MzWayne Friday, February 10, 2012 at 08:20AM Report as inappropriate

Red lipstick & bronzer - brilliantly simple tips! Will defintely give the other advice a go too!

by RaraGiggles89 Friday, February 10, 2012 at 05:38AM Report as inappropriate

Great advice ! Who knew about the bronzer, red wine and cheese...I didn't ! Awesome to know !

by applepiealamode Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 05:38AM Report as inappropriate

Some of these tips I have already used, and they really do work!! I plan on trying the other tips to see how well they work too! Cant wait for the results!!

by PinkGirl76 Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 09:19PM Report as inappropriate

these are really cool tips! I may try the vaseline one :))

by peaches095 Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 06:06PM Report as inappropriate

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