Last week saw that return of the Tennis Championships at Wimbledon. With the surprise early exit of Nadal (sigh) , my attention was quickly diverted to the events signature snack, STRAWBERRIES….
Strawberries are in season from now until September, and are classified by experts as a supahfood, meaning, they’re supah good for you! This is mainly due to their high level of vitamin C and their antioxidant properties (fascinating, I hear you say) But did you know they are also an excellent way for you to naturally whiten your nashers? Strawberries naturally contain Malic Acid, This is an acid that you’ll find in whitening toothpaste and strips as it acts as an astringent to remove surface discoloration.
All you need is a few strawberries and a pinch of baking soda for a quick and easy way to brighten up your smile. The strawberries will loosen the hold of stains and the baking soda will buff them all away.
THIS IS HOW YOU DO IT!
- Crush 1 or 2 berries until they form a pulp
- Add a 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda and give it a good mix
- Using a toothbrush (That’s what I use) spread it across your teeth and leave it for 5 minutes
- Brush your teeth with toothpaste after to remove all the mixture, Have some floss handy, just incase your left with seeds between your teeth
Strawberries contain natural sugar, so if you don’t brush your teeth after it can aid cavities, not to mention the damage the acid can cause to your enamel if its left on for too long. To keep your teeth in their best condition it’s not recommended that you do this more than once a week.
My Verdict: If you try this once every month and use ‘Aquafresh Extreme Clean Whitening Toothpaste’ you’ll be guaranteed to see a difference. If you’re too lazy to use the strawberries, I can’t recommend the Aquafresh Toothpaste highly enough (make sure it’s the extreme clean) It only costs around 3e and is available EVERYWHERE, no excuses!
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