Natural teeth whitening methods remove stains and restore your teeth to their natural color. They do not whiten your teeth beyond their natural shade. For that, you need to use a whitening agent containing hydrogen peroxide.
If you have naturally yellow teeth (yes, teeth naturally yellow over time), once the stains are removed, they will naturally return to yellow. And there’s no guarantee that natural teeth whitening methods will remove the stains.
The best way to remove surface stains is to have them cleaned by your dentist. However, if you are truly willing to try one of the methods described in this article (link to another article), they will be reviewed so you have some information.
Some of the solutions presented are safe if the proper precautions are taken.
Can natural teeth whitening replace professional whitening?
No, this is not possible (and over-the-counter whitening kits cannot either), because the results are different.
At best, natural teeth whitening will remove light stains, but professional whitening will whiten your teeth.
The ingredients used in at-home teeth whitening methods simply do not have the strength and chemical components necessary to whiten your teeth as quickly and effectively as professional options at a dentist’s office.
Since both methods aim to remove light stains, natural teeth whitening is more akin to a professional cleaning and polishing at the dentist. However, light stains will be removed at the end of your dental visit, while natural methods can take weeks to show results.
Can natural teeth whitening save you money?
Removing light stains from your teeth isn’t that expensive, so you’re not going to save huge amounts of money here.
A whitening toothpaste or an abrasive toothpaste used correctly will give the same results, or even better, than natural methods.
The best way to remove light stains is to have your teeth cleaned and polished at the dentist’s office. This costs around $75, and you also get a professional dental exam. If your teeth are still stained after this visit, you can ask the dentist about professional teeth whitening.
Is natural teeth whitening healthier?
Not necessarily.
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