It’s Thursday, so it’s time for another Pin Test!
Good morning! Er…evening. 🙂
But I took this picture this morning (so I have no make up on and I’m not dressed, but let’s be real, I still don’t have make up on and I’m still not dressed). So… morning! 🙂
Today’s pin has intrigued me for a while. I’ve seen several variations of this home remedy for teeth whitening floating around.
I pinned this one and this one. But I sort of mixed a bunch of them (pinned and not pinned) all together for my test.
*Every night I swished with a couple tablespoons of home grade Hydrogen Peroxide. There were some pins that said to dilute this with 50% water and 50% peroxide. This is the least potent kind of hydrogen peroxide and even says you can use it as a gargle right on the front of the bottle. So, I just swigged it straight from the bottle.
*I swished it every night for 30 seconds or so after I brushed my teeth. When I spit it out, it would continue to foam on my teeth. I kept spitting it out until all the foam was mostly gone and then went right to bed. I did this to allow the remaining peroxide to continue to work while I slept.
*I also tried one application of a Hydrogen Peroxide, baking soda mixture. I didn’t want to do it too much since there were a lot of warnings about how abrasive this method can be. I simply mixed equal parts of baking soda and peroxide and applied it my teeth with my finger (not a toothbrush). I let it sit for a minute, then rinsed it out.
Verdict?
Not that noticeable. ha ha…A few pins said you would notice a difference within a week. I did this for two. I think if I keep it up, maybe it will be more noticeable. I have felt like my breath is better overall and my teeth feel smoother/cleaner. In person, I think they look whiter, but that could just be my wishful thinking.
I think I will keep the peroxide swish up, but the baking soda/peroxide mixture isn’t really my thing. Plus, all the warnings about it being harsh on gums makes me nervous.
So there you have it. It sort of worked. I guess.
What about you? Have you tried this teeth whitening home remedy?
If you want a sneak peak at what I might be testing next time, check out my pin board. It’s mostly full of kid’s activities at the moment. 🙂 And…if you have a great pin that you would like me to be the guinea pig for, let me know. I might give it a go.
Hope you’re having a great day!
The reason it didn't work is that your teeth are so white and pretty to begin with… =)
I've never tried this one, but it sounds interesting. If I try it, I'll let you know how it does on my teeth.
Funny! I'm doing teeth whitening from a pin I found too! I started last night, and I'm crossing my fingers that it's going to work! BTW, your teeth look so white already!
Jo-Anna
I have to agree with Charity. lol Your teeth are already white and beautiful to start which is why you may not notice a huge difference. My teeth are a bit yellow so for me I can tell. I haven't tried the baking soda and hydrogen peroxide but I have tried the swishing with hydrogen peroxide. I started a couple weeks ago and I can definitely tell a difference. I do mine in the morning and I
You have pretty white teeth to begin with but I could tell a slight difference with use. I tried the swish once but the whole bubbly sensation was more than I liked. I'm sure I would get used to it if I continued. Might just do that. Thanks for trying this Pin and testing it out for two weeks.
-Jackie
I have to admit, this home remedy to whiter teeth had me at first read, but after discussing this with my dental hygenist (who I've known for 27 years) she warned me STRONGLY against doing this. She said you should only rinse with hydrogen peroxide if you have a canker sore or other type of mouth sore. And that it should on Black Hairy Tongue (yes, a real thing!) Please, please be careful!
Ha, I'm currently tried the peroxide rinse as well. Pinterest has got to be good for peroxide manufacturers. You're teeth look great.
I used to do that! Just don't swallow, it's poisonous. I think the Sonic care toothbrush worked the best. White strips make my teeth hurt!
your teeth are beautiful lady!
Why in the world does she need to whiten her teeth, was what I was thinking when I saw this picture. LOL. I thought your before pic might be the after pic. Your teeth look so great to me! But thanks for reminding me of a simple fix for my poor teeth – I do love coffee. And please stop looking so great in the morning with no makeup.
Teeth automatically darken with age, but other factors can also contribute to yellowing. The chromogenic agents in coffee and tea, nerve …
Your teeth look whiter in the before photo. Did you accidentally switch the pictures or labels? Or maybe it's the lighting or your closed vs open mouth. That's good you don't brush after swishing with the whitening mixture. The enamel gets softened and would get scrubbed off. My dentist advises rinsing with water after every meal or staining beverage (and of course, brush in the
I love this idea. My friend tried the one where you decorate your own coffee mugs with a sharpie. The pin said you just draw your design then bake it in your home oven for 30 mins to set the design, but it did not work.
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I usually pin recipes and use it like an online cookbook since every recipe I print out gets lost.
Great Idea I look forward to future posts.
Interesting post! I always wondered what is the secret to American teeth. They all look so white. Does your dentist whiten them regularly or? I tried q-tipping peroxide on my teeth. Though the are much yellower than yours I couldn’t see any difference. Unfortunately I cannot use any whitening product
I've been wanting to try this for ages! Hydrogen Peroxide is hard to come by here in Melbourne. I used to always buy the toothpaste with baking soda in it, I didn't know it was really abrasive! argh!
Well your teeth look pretty great in the before picture! I tried this once after a late-night pinterest session and felt like I had rabies for about an hour afterwards with all the foaming. My mouth did feel super clean, though. I think I'm going to stick with the whitening strips for now. Love your "pin tests"!
I'm a fan of the Beauty Brains website, which is run by a couple of anonymous scientists who work in the beauty industry. (The site is covered in ads, but I think their actual content is pretty unbiased.) They say peroxide isn't concentrated enough to do much bleaching: http://thebeautybrains.com/2006/10/25/how-do-teeth-whitening-mouthwashes-work/
Hydrogen Peroxide is really known to help teeth whitening. However, not all people can use it, especially for patients who have sensitive teeth. A good alternative for this is to use natural remedies that can help whiten the teeth. Eating cheese can help prevent cavities and promote enamel remineralization, and would make the teeth strong and white again.
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peroxide would really be the greatest way to whiten your teeth. I have been using peroxide method since I had a surgery from my teeth. My Doctor also suggests. But you should be careful and must not use without a control of a professional doctor. Yesterday I was searching on the internet about the best peroxide and I saw a website called http://www.peroxideforwhiteteeth.com/ you can find some
You already have a white and beautiful teeth! Why are you still looking for ways on how to make it even whiter? HA HA. Be careful on using baking soda, I’ve read a blog post wherein she used this solution for quite some time and then after a few years, she then only realized that she is already having a tooth enamel. Just take a little precaution, maybe what’s best is to seek the advice of the dentist first. By the way, the baby is so adorable. 🙂
I am a bit of a redhead, and as a young person I always had a yellowish cast to my teeth (hereditary) until a friend shared the baking soda and peroxide tip with me. (At the time, I had the beginning of gum “pocketing”, according to my dentist). It really helped back then, and over the years, i have adopted the habit of simply rinsing with peroxide before brushing in the morning, with an occaisional scrub with baking soda (once every month or two). My teeth are now very white, I’ve rarely had a cavity, and I have healthy gums. I went thirteen years between dentist visits, and he was shocked that I had no new cavities and no gingivitis. Pockets were gone! Thanks, peroxide!