There are commercials on TV all the time about mouth washes and toothpaste or different dental strips, all promising to give you a bright, white smile in no time flat. These products can be expensive and cause your teeth to become sensitive to hot or cold foods. I saw a post promising fast, drastic results using a few simple ingredients that can be found in the average household: hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, toothpaste, and mouthwash. Not only that but it would only take 2 minutes. So I figured, what do I have to lose?
Start by missing equal parts hydrogen peroxide and mouth wash. I used a third of a cup of each and had a ton left over, so I would suggest using an eighth of a cup of each. Gargle this mixture for 60 seconds. I used the 60 seconds to start mixing up the toothpaste mixture. Mix toothpaste (the amount you would use when normally brushing your teeth) with a teaspoon of baking soda. It will give it a cookie dough-like consistency, so dilute it with a couple of drops of water until it has the consistency of toothpaste again. Once your 60 seconds are up, spit out the mouthwash concoction and start brushing your teeth with the toothpaste and baking soda. Brush as you would normally and then rinse and spit.
I have to say I was pretty disappointed with the results. I couldn't see any difference, even when looking at the before and after photos side-by-side. Perhaps you have to repeat it multiple time before it begins to work, but I don't plan on trying it any more. WARNING: If you do this repeatedly, spread out the times. If you apply it too frequently it could wear down your enamel and destroy your teeth.
If you want to see the original tutorial, you can find it here.
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