DIY Teeth Whitening

I'm a huge proponent of DIY tooth whitening because it is super easy and the store bought stuff is insanely expensive. If you buy the whitener and trays from your dentist the price is even worse! I'm a coffee addict and this simple recipe does the trick, keeping my ivories looking white and sparkly.

I try to whiten my teeth at least once every two weeks and always before special occasions. You may choose to start out whitening your teeth once a week until you get the desired results, then begin to ease back to less.

There are two variations of this recipe that I've used, but I tend to favor the Baking Soda + Peroxide + Toothpaste mixture because I learned it first. The other recipe features only baking soda and lemon.

Recipe #1

One teaspoon of baking soda

One teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide

Pea-sized amount of toothpaste

1/2 teaspoon of H20

In a small bowl mix the ingredients together. Apply to your toothbrush and scrub for up to two minutes. 

Spit and Rinse.

Recipe #2

 One teaspoon of baking soda

One teaspoon of lemon juice

In a small bowl mix the ingredients together. Once the mixture has finished foaming, apply it to your toothbrush and scrub for one minute.

Spit and Rinse.

Please note that these recipes may be too harsh for people with tooth sensitivity.