The Frugal Widow Tip #1 Teeth Whitening
So, looking in the mirror one day I decided that my teeth were not white enough. 40+ years of drinking Diet Pepsi had taken its toll. So, I set out to the store to look at teeth whitening kits. Holy Cow, they are expensive. I started reading the ingredients and many of them could not be pronounced in any way. However, I noticed a couple of common ingredients that I was familiar with.
In many products there was Baking Soda and Hydrogen Peroxide. OK, so how about not spending $45? I decided to buy a box of baking soda and a bottle of Hydrogen Peroxide. I did a little internet reading on what would be a good amount of each and settled on a teaspoon of each.
I keep a little shot glass on the bathroom sink and mix it in the shotglass. I mixed it up and put it on my teeth. I didn’t really brush my teeth, just sort of put it on there and let it foam up. It tasted not to so good and oddly salty. I followed it up by brushing with my regular toothpaste which is Sensodyne whitening.
Wow, there was a noticeable difference. I was Shocked. Had I known I would be writing a blog, I would have taken before and after pictures to demo the difference. I use the baking soda and peroxide mixture 3-5 times per week and my teeth have whitened up considerably. So, before you spend a bunch of money, give it a try. It will only cost about $2.00. The only caution I give is to make sure you don’t brush the baking soda into your gums. It can be irritating. Let me know how it works for you. Smile!
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This is awesome! This technique seems healthier than the commercial option, and definitely cheaper.
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OK, a quicky for today from QuiltingNeeds.com. I have many, many years of coffee and tea stains, plus the chemo did a number on my teeth. Will try it and let you know how it goes!
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I hope it works as well for you as it did for me. Will await your results…
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As soon as I get to the store…. I keep meaning to, then I get busy in the yard, or in the studio, or in the kitchen, or on the computer…. you know how it goes! I have to go out tomorrow so I will try to remember to go then. Probably need food anyway…hummmmmmm……. 😉
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Two items I have around here all the time. When I was a child, my mother made me brush my teeth with baking soda and salt instead of toothpaste, and I have to say I didn’t have cavities until I was in my twenties and pregnant.
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Great tip Lori!! I’m going to give it a try:)!
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It works really well especially if you do it every few days and costs pennies.
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