From baking soda and hydrogen peroxide to apple cider vinegar and turmeric, there are supposedly lots of ways to naturally whiten your teeth. What you should know before you try any of them:
American Dental Association:"Whitening: 5 Things to Know About Getting a Brighter Smile,""Learn More About Floss & Interdental Cleaners,""Learn More About Chewing Gum."Society for General Microbiology:"Coconut Oil Could Combat Tooth Decay."Ghassemi, A. Journal of Clinical Dentistry, July 2012.Gomez-Merano, G. Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral y Cirugia Bucal, published online Aug. 28, 2012.Kwon, S.R. Operative Dentistry, published online Oct. 3, 2014.
ADA Council on Scientific Affairs:"Tooth Whitening/Bleaching: Treatment Considerations for Dentists and Their Patients," revised November 2010.
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