Here are ten natural ways to whiten your teeth: 1. Regular brushing (with or without fluoride) 2. Flossing daily 3. Drinking water with a pinch of baking soda in it 4. Eating strawberries, plums, apples, blueberries, and other foods high in vitamin C 5. Chewing sugarless gum (only if you don’t have cavities) 6. Doing…
Teeth are protected in a hard outer layer of enamel. This enamel is meant to protect the inner, softer layer of the tooth called the dentin. When we eat sugary foods, the bacteria in our mouths feed on the sugar and produce acids. These acids then attack the enamel, causing it to break down and…
Believe it or not, tooth repair itself is actually possible—and scientists are currently exploring ways to make it happen. So far, they’ve found that teeth are able to regenerate themselves as long as the pulp (the innermost layer of the tooth) is healthy and remains alive. This is great news for anyone who’s ever suffered…