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A recent post in the Daily Mail said that about 25 percent of British people are more stressed about how their smile looks than how their body looks – and I’m sure the Brits are not alone. One thing that can make a lot of us feel more confident about how we smile is the color of our teeth. But whitening your teeth can be so time-consuming and annoying, am I right?
We all know about the best ways to whiten your teeth: brush your teeth twice a day, floss, use whitening mouth wash, try white strips, get them whitened at the dentist, blah, blah, blah. But if you don’t have the time – or the money, because these things can be expensive – to do all of that, there are a few other ways to make your teeth look more white. Not only are these things all super easy to do, but they’re also much more fun than sitting around for a half hour wearing a white strip on your teeth that burns your gums. Check out these quick and natural ways to make your teeth look more white:
Eat Crunchy Foods
Crunchy foods help clean your teeth as your chewing, scraping away icky bacteria like it's no big deal. Munch on apples, carrots, celery to get rid of annoying stains on your teeth. Source: ShutterStockWear Bronzer
Contrasting a tan against your teeth will obviously make your teeth look whiter - think about it! Although bronzer won't actually whiten your teeth, it will give the illusion that they're whiter - and sometimes, before a big date, that's all you need. Since tanning isn't a great option, go for some great bronzer. Source: ShutterStockEat Cheese
This is my favorite tip on this list because cheese is only the best food in the world. Not only does cheese remove food particles that will end up staining your teeth, but the calcium you're eating even helps to keep your gams strong. Yummy and effective! Source: ShutterStockStop Drinking Coffee
I know you need your caffeine to give yourself a boost in the AM, but coffee stains your teeth so much. Plus, too much caffeine isn't good for you! Is the promise of whiter-looking teeth enough to get you to quit? Source: ShutterStockDon't Wear Gold Jewelry
I never knew this until now, but apparently gold jewelry can bring out the yellow color in your teeth. If you're looking for a super quick way to make your teeth appear whiter and brighter, pile on the silver jewels instead of the gold ones. Source: ShutterStockTry Lemon Juice Mixed With Salt
If you don't want to spend money on teeth whitening supplies, you can probably grab a lemon from your fridge instead. Rub a little bit of lemon juice mixed with salt on your teeth - but not too much or it will sting. Just like lemon lightens your hair, it can also help get dark stains off our teeth. Source: ShutterStockWear Red Lipstick
Here's a perfect reason to buy a new red lipstick: not only will it spice up your whole look, but it will also make your teeth appear to be whiter. Just make sure you go for a red lipstick with blue undertones, like a berry shade rather than an orange one. Source: ShutterStockEat Strawberries
Who knew that the enzymes found in strawberries could actually whiten and polish your teeth? I didn't! Make these a daily snack or make a paste out of them and spread it over your teeth for a few minutes. Source: ShutterStockDo you care about what your smile looks like? Do you wish your teeth would look more white? Are you going to try any of these? Tell me in the comments!
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