White teeth will make you more charming. Sometimes, some food can be a good help to make your teeth white without teeth whitening light in some degree. There are 8 kinds of food which can do this for you.
1. Pineapple. Bromelain of pineapple is a natural detergent, which have the effect of removing plaque. Oranges and other citrus fruits may also stimulate saliva secretion to naturally clean the teeth.
2. Spinach. Spinach, lettuce and other dark green leafy vegetables contain a range of minerals such as magnesium, helps form tooth surface stain-resistant film, it plays an important role in keeping the white enamel.
3. Apple. Eating apples helps to remove plaque. Malic acid in apples helps to dissolve the material leads the tooth to be colored.
4. Salmon. Salmon and other deep-sea cold water fish contain omega-3 fatty acids and phosphorus, and helps to strengthen tooth enamel. Salmon is a good source of vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium, and thus make the teeth more healthy.
5. Strawberry. Like apple, strawberry also contains malic acid. It can remove the tooth surface coloring matter. Eating strawberries also help "grind the teeth" and make teeth whiter and brighter. You can homemade natural tooth bleach with mashed strawberries plus a half teaspoon of baking soda.
6. Carrot. Raw carrots can play the role of brushing. It will not only help remove food debris in the mouth, but also to stimulate the secretion of saliva, making the mouth to get a natural cleansing.
7. Onion. Onions contain two sulfide - Thiosulfinates and thiosulfate sulfonate, have the potent antibacterial effect, and it can kill Streptococcus mutans which causes tooth decay. Garlic also contains these sulfides.
8. Yogurt and cheese. Dairy products rich in calcium and other trace elements helps to balance the oral pH, avoiding the mouth is always in an acidic environment, thus improving the health of enamel. Eating dairy products can increase the calcium of tooth surface, enhance and rebuild enamel, clean and firm the teeth.
Of cause the above food can assist to make the teeth white, if you need to whiten your teeth radically, you should go to the dental clinic or hospital to whiten your teeth by some dental equipment firstly. Then you can eating more those above food to help keep your teeth whiter.