[Care2] Natural Way to Whiten Teeth

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I was searching on the net for a way to whiten teeth that did not

involve harsh chemicals, and ran across this...

Has anyone ever tried anything like this?

Comments?

Misty L. Trepke

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http://www.care2.com/channels/solutions/bms/845

 

Strawberry Magic Tooth-Whitener - Formula More Natural Therapies

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Adapted from The Herbal Home Spa by Greta Breedlove (Storey Books,

1998).

 

Strawberries have been used for centuries to whiten teeth! Who knew?

Here is an easy and delicious way to have pearly teeth that is

simple to do and tastes great, and--best of all--it really works!

 

Here are the easy steps:

 

INGREDIENTS

 

3-6 ripe strawberries

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon cream of tartar

1 cup water

 

1. Puree the berries in a blender and pour into a small dish.

 

2. Using a cosmetic brush or your toothbrush, paint the strawberry

paste on your teeth and let sit on teeth for 5 minutes.

 

3. Mix 1 teaspoon of the baking soda and the cream of tartar into

the cup of water. Swish this mixture around in your mouth.

 

4. Brush your teeth with the teaspoon of plain baking soda.

 

5. Rinse with cool, clear water.