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Homemade recipe for a bright smile
Ingredients required:
- 1 teaspoon (approximately 5 g) fluoride toothpaste
- A few drops of fresh lemon juice (approximately 1 ml)
Preparation and application:
- In a small container, mix the toothpaste and lemon juice until a homogeneous paste is obtained.
- Apply this paste with a soft toothbrush, without rubbing too vigorously.
- Leave to act for up to 1 minute. This short period of time is enough to have an effect without risking erosion.
- Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
How often to use this trick?
No more than once a week. The lemon, even if diluted, remains an acid. At high doses or used too often, it may weaken your enamel. Imagine spending a sandpaper every day on a smooth surface: the result would be visible, but at what price.
Some advice after application
After using this method, avoid very colorful foods such as coffee, tea, red wine or beets for a few hours. Your teeth, a little more porous just after application, are like a sponge: they easily absorb pigments.
When should we stop?
If you experience unusual dental sensitivity or discomfort, it is better to stop using this mixture and consult a professional. Each mouth is unique, and what works for one may not be suitable for the other.
For a bright smile… in the long term
This home-made recipe is a one-off solution, a little bit of brilliance as a shirt would be quickly retracted. But to keep a bright smile on a daily basis, there is no substitute for good oral hygiene, regular visits to the dentist and the use of suitable products.
Smoor-friendly alternatives, such as professionally validated whitening toothpastes, also exist for those seeking long-term results without the risk of damaging their enamel.
Have you ever tried any natural tricks for whitening your teeth? Tell us everything in your comments.
