A smile can make a person. Here's a bit deeper look into natural home remedy tooth paste / whitener
If you are familiar with the FDR (www.consciouslifestyler.com/fdr) at all you know that Don recommends using Salt or Bi-Carb soda for a tooth paste. Some people might say "well isn't that an abbrasive that can kill your enamel?" In some cases - it can. But here is another persons take I am borrowing from a completely non-affiliated website I stumbled across from http://www.myhomeremedies.com/remedy.cgi?remedyid=2571&page=4
I'm inclined to comment (for the overpaid and pessimistic dental hygenists out there) that baking soda was integrated into O.T.C pastes for bruhing years ago. Yes the content is regulated and likely by the FDA. Regardless, it is accepted by the same affiliation whose concern is the general public. Tell me, how many dentists would EVER promote a home remedy? The answer is few and they're likely the meek and good hearted ones who aren't out for several insurance claims to pay for their second yacht. The truth of the matter is that baking soda IS an abrasive, and caution should be exercised is using it as polish in a home remedy, as much so as it's concentration is regulated in OTC toothpastes. You shouldn't scrub your teeth with it hard enough to rip the enamel off, because it will. Cider vinegar improves the calcium metabolism of the body. This only scratches the surface of the benefits of vinegar to the body though. These benefits include the removal of everyday fatigue that some of us (who intake insufficient vinegar volumes) contend with daily. Vinegar, contrary to some opinions has no ill effects on the body. Calcium is certainly one of the main components of bones and teeth and it must be acidified entirely in the stomach before its absorption, and can only be absorbed through the duodenum and the upper small intestine before it loses its acidity. Vinegar helps to acidify calcium in the stomach to help this process along. This is suggesting consumption however, and we're discussing brushing and teeth whitening. Vinegars main component is acetic acid, a stain remover when applied to teeth as well as to the bumper on a classic coupe deville. Yes vinegar has so many uses it's had several LARGE books dedicated to its uses and practicality in everyday life. You need to ignore comments from the ivy league peanut gallery of dentists who care about money and their own healthy teeth. Notice I said Money first and teeth second. I believe this is pretty close to the truth. Let's face it, if you're searching for teeth whitening tips you can try at home you're likely not in the same state of mind on the matter (ever!) as a dentist with great teeth. So keep you're teeth clean, stay away from excessive sweets (cavity avoidance) quit the excessive smoking/wine/coffee, and other teeth stainers, brush regularly and use this mild solution as well- baking soda, apple vinegar, and a dash of salt (salt has an antiseptic effect, that effect isn't on teeth, it's on the oral cavity. Because of this, warm saline rinses are prescribed to patients after extractions.
Sodium chloride does not have any particular effect on teeth, but a very high concentration may cause a little attrition (wear) when accompanied by strong brushing.) So now you know and if you're smart you won't take my advice either. If you realy want the truth research the matter yourself.
Cool huh? What is your tooth paste formulae?
