Yellow Teeth Remedies: Your teeth will shine like pearls. Learn from the doctor about 5 surefire and safe ways to remove yellowness.

News India Live, Digital Desk: Around World Oral Health Day, people often become aware about the whitening of teeth. Doctors believe that when the outer layer of teeth (Enamel) starts wearing away, the yellow inner layer (Dentin) starts becoming visible. If you also want to avoid expensive treatment, then you can adopt these home and medical remedies suggested by experts. 4 main reasons for yellowing of teeth (Causes) Eating habits: Excessive consumption of tea, coffee, wine and soda leaves stains on the enamel. Tobacco and cigarettes: Nicotine and tar create dark brown and yellow stains on the teeth which are difficult to remove. Bad brushing: Not brushing properly can affect the teeth. ‘Tartar’ accumulates which appears yellow.Aging: With age the enamel layer becomes thinner, due to which the natural yellowness of the teeth appears.Effective Remedies 1. Limited use of baking soda and lemon Baking soda is a natural whitening agent. How to do: Mix a few drops of lemon juice in a pinch of baking soda and brush with it only once a week. Caution: Do not use it daily, otherwise the enamel can be damaged. 2. Oil Pulling: This is an ancient Ayurvedic method which is now being appreciated even by dentists. Method: In the morning on an empty stomach, fill one spoon of coconut oil in the mouth and swish for 10-15 minutes, then spit out. It draws out bacteria and yellowness.3. Magical effect of strawberry: Strawberry contains ‘malic acid’ which helps in removing stains from teeth. Remedy: Mash strawberry and rub it on teeth and rinse after 5 minutes. 4. Use of fruit peels: The inner white part of banana or orange peel contains magnesium and potassium. Method: Rub the inner part of the peel on the teeth for 2 minutes and then brush. Doctor’s special advice (Expert Pro-Tips): Use of straw: Use a straw while drinking cold drinks or juice so that the liquid does not come in direct contact with the teeth. Eat crunchy fruits: Apple, Fruits like carrots and cucumber help in natural scrubbing of teeth. Rinse with water: Rinse with plain water immediately after eating anything sweet or sour.