You can whiten your teeth with simple household products. All you need is baking soda and hydrogen peroxide.

First, floss the teeth to remove any food particles. Next, drop two or three teaspoons of hydrogen peroxide into the baking soda and mix into a paste. Adding a little flavored tooth paste, like mint is recommended.

Spread the mixture on a clean toothbrush and apply to the teeth. Brush throughly for two minutes and re-brush with regular toothpaste. Rinse well.

By following this procedure on a weekly or monthly basis your teeth will take on a new brightness.

Warning: If you have a gum disease, like gingivitis or any open sores or cavities, wait until the condition has been cleared up before using the above remedy.

A similar whitening substance is lemon. This also can be mixed with baking soda and applied with a clean toothbrush. Be sure the mixture remains on the teeth for a least two minutes.

These remedies are especially helpful for smokers and coffee drinkers.

To keep your teeth and gums in healthy condition, your diet should consist of foods such as dairy products, fruits and vegetables. Sweets should be limited. Also, sodium fluoride in drinking water reduces cavities.

Many of the over-the-counter whitening products do not whiten the teeth evenly, and the results are inconsistent and spotty.

With a regular routine of using the above ingredients, you can have a dazzling smile.

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