The teeth are very sensitive and unique type of organ in the human body. This is because of so many roles it is playing in the body. According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), the most important thing people desire to change about their smile is the whiteness of their teeth. However, about one hundred percent of those surveyed agreed that a good smile is one of their most important ‘social assets’.

According to the American Dental Association (ADA), some of the products used today are the carbide peroxide, which dissolves to form hydrogen peroxide; this is the main bleaching agent. The Do It Yourself (DIY) whitening exercise employs some solvents like baking soda, coconut oil, and hydrogen peroxide to enhance the cleansing result.

Here are some ways to make your own teeth whitening paste at home.

1. Baking soda and hydrogen peroxide

   The mixture of baking soda with hydrogen peroxide will give you a qualitative paste that can whiten your teeth enamels. However, use less baking soda than the hydrogen peroxide. Mix one tablespoon of baking soda with two tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide and stir into paste. It is ready to be used for cleansing. There is a word of caution for you here: do not use this paste more than three times a week in order not to corrode your enamel and make it to be sensitive.

2. Apple Cider Vinegar

   According to Reader’s Digest, Apple cider vinegar has a natural cleansing and whitening effect and is a multipurpose household product. If you apply it with baking soda, it can really help to cleanse stains and whiten you teeth. Moreover, you can use the apple cider vinegar as a mouthwash to enhance your teeth’s appearance.

3. Coconut oil and Peppermint leaf

   According to AuthorityNutrition, coconut oil has lauric acid, which is a chemical that destroys bacteria in the teeth. Moreover, coconut oil with pounded peppermint leaves will be very effective in removing the bacteria that enhances teeth discoloration.