How to use lemon to whiten teeth? List of effective recipes

Efficiency and beneficial properties of lemon

For your information! Lemon is an incredibly healthy citrus; it has many positive effects on the human body.

In addition to whitening, lemon is useful for colds and other diseases, increases overall immunity, strengthens hair and nails.

Thanks to the high content of vitamins C, D, B and P, this citrus fruit has antibacterial and antiseptic effects, freshens breath, and also accelerates tissue regeneration.
Concentrated citric acid contained in lemon affects substances that affect pigmentation on the surface of the enamel.
It breaks down these substances, resulting in a whitening effect.

In addition to lemon juice, the zest also has a similar effect. The concentration of ascorbic acid in it is higher, plus it contains calcium.

The combination of calcium and vitamin C makes the whitening effect stronger.

Recommendations from Dr. Zubastik

Dentists support the desire of patients to have a snow-white, dazzling smile. You can try any of the suggested folk recipes to lighten your teeth. Remember: there should be no serious problems with the oral cavity, otherwise the acid will aggravate existing diseases.

Carry out the procedure from time to time: lemon really helps to lighten the enamel and get rid of plaque if it has just begun to form.

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Precautionary measures

Remember! No matter how effective lemon is in whitening, do not forget that excessive amounts of citric acid can negatively affect the health of the enamel in general.

Excessive consumption of this fruit may increase tooth sensitivity, irritation and redness of the oral mucosa, and under some factors the enamel may even darken.

To achieve amazing results and not harm tooth enamel, you must follow some rules:

• Use lemon for whitening no more than once a week ;
• Rinse your mouth thoroughly ;
• Eliminate the use of products containing coloring components - citric acid makes tooth enamel more susceptible to coloring substances, and it is this factor that can cause darkening of the enamel;
• You should not use citrus for whitening while taking a course of antihistamines, antibiotics, tetracyclics, anti-inflammatory (non-steroidal) and other drugs;
• The lemon bleaching procedure can take no more than 3-4 minutes .

Keep in mind! Citric acid can only affect the top layer of enamel.

That is, the whitening procedure will be effective only if the teeth were originally white and changed color as a result of smoking, drinking coffee or other external influences.

Pros and cons of the procedure

Like most home whitening techniques, using lemon for this purpose has its positive and negative sides.

Advantages:

• An important advantage of the technique is its accessibility and low cost , even compared to other home whitening products.
• Effectively whitens tooth enamel , giving it a lighter shade.
• During the procedure, the mucous membranes of the oral cavity are also disinfected , which gets rid of germs and helps prevent caries.
• The use of this fruit improves immunity (including local immunity).
• Gives fresh breath without the use of artificial mouthwashes.
• Lemon juice helps reduce toothache .

The vast majority of people can use this whitening product, which makes it universal. The exception is patients who are allergic to this fruit.

Flaws:

The method has practically no disadvantages. One has only to say that the acid in lemon juice can have a negative effect on the structure of the enamel, so it should be used very carefully .

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Contraindications

Unfortunately, sometimes lemon can be ineffective, and in some cases even be contraindicated.
It is not recommended to whiten tooth enamel using this citrus if:

• Natural gray or yellow shade of enamel ; in this case, even professional dental procedures may be powerless;
• Under 18 years of age , since before this period the enamel is being formed and it is easily subject to various damages;
• Pregnancy and lactation - constantly changing hormonal levels during this period can give unpredictable results;
• Tendency to allergies to citrus fruits ;
• In case of hypoplasia or other disorders of enamel formation;
• Changes in the shade of enamel due to various diseases or taking certain medications ;
• Increased levels of fluoride in the body, leading to fluorosis ; whitening will not give results until the fluoride content is normalized;
• In the presence of infectious diseases, inflammation of the mucous membrane, caries and other diseases of the oral cavity;
• Root canal treatment, as well as subsequent complications after treatment;
• If there are injuries or chips on the surface of the teeth ;
• Increased sensitivity of enamel;
• Artificial tissue growth after removal of braces and other manipulations in the oral cavity.

Important! It must be remembered that fillings, implants, crowns, etc. are not subject to bleaching, and therefore, when the whitening effect is achieved even by a couple of tones, the difference will be noticeable.

Clinical researches

Clinical studies have proven that regular use of professional toothpaste ASEPTA GENTLE WHITENING for a month allows you to lighten tooth enamel by 1.5 tones, increases anti-caries effectiveness by 3.4 times and increases enamel remineralization by 2.6 times.

Sources:

1. Report on determining/confirming the preventive properties of toothpaste “ASEPTA PLUS” GENTLE WHITENING” Author: doctor-researcher A.A. Leontyev, head Department of Preventive Dentistry, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor S.B. Ulitovsky First St. Petersburg State Medical University named after. acad. I.P. Pavlova, Department of Preventive Dentistry
2. Report on the determination/confirmation of the preventive properties of personal oral hygiene products “ASEPTA PLUS” Remineralization doctor-researcher A.A. Leontyev, head Department of Preventive Dentistry, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor S.B. Ulitovsky First St. Petersburg State Medical University named after. acad. I.P. Pavlova, Department of Preventive Dentistry
3. Clinical studies of antisensitive toothpaste “Asepta Sensitive” (A.A. Leontyev, O.V. Kalinina, S.B. Ulitovsky) A.A. LEONTIEV, dentist O.V. KALININA, dentist S.B. ULITOVSKY, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Prof. Department of Therapeutic Dentistry, St. Petersburg State Medical University named after. acad. I.P. Pavlova
4. Report on determining/confirming the preventive properties of toothpaste “ASEPTA PLUS” COFFEE and TOBACCO Author: doctor-researcher A.A. Leontyev, head Department of Preventive Dentistry, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor S.B. Ulitovsky. First St. Petersburg State Medical University named after. acad. I.P. Pavlova, Department of Preventive Dentistry

Recipes for whitening with lemon

To achieve the effect, it is enough to use lemon and recipes with it once a week, for 6-8 weeks .

Lemon can be used either in its pure form or mixed with other ingredients.

1. Dilute lemon juice with clean water in a 1:1 ratio , rinse your mouth thoroughly. A fairly gentle and effective method that does not require additional rinsing with water.
2. Mix half a teaspoon of soda and citrus . Add 2 drops of 3% hydrogen peroxide . Apply the resulting product to the surface of the teeth, leave for a couple of minutes, then rinse with warm water. After the procedure, it is not recommended to drink hot or cold drinks for an hour.
3. approximately 2/3 cup of chamomile (or calendula) with 1/3 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice . Rinse your mouth with the resulting solution for 10-15 seconds, then spit it out and rinse your mouth again with a pure decoction of chamomile (calendula).
4. Grind 2 tablets of activated carbon , add a small amount of toothpaste and 2 drops of lemon juice . Brush your teeth with the product for 3 minutes. Carry out the procedure 2 times a week for 1-2 months.
5. Mix 3-4 drops of citrus essential oil and tea tree oil ; moisten a cotton swab and wipe the surface of the teeth. Then leave the swab on the teeth for 15-20 seconds; Afterwards, rinse your mouth well with warm water.
6. Apply lemon juice to the surface of the enamel; after 5-7 minutes, brush your teeth with a small amount of soda . Rinse your mouth with warm water.
7. Place a slice of lemon or zest in your mouth and chew for 4-5 minutes . It is not recommended to carry out this procedure frequently; once every 1-2 weeks will be sufficient.

Note! In addition to the above recipes, you can also add lemon juice to your toothpaste while brushing your teeth - a couple of drops will be enough.

Technique

Homemade variations on the use of lemon's teeth-lightening properties are numerous. However, they all have several common nuances . In order not to repeat ourselves in each recipe, we will talk about them separately:

• Before each procedure, as well as for some time after it, you should not eat foods containing strong dyes , for example, beets, red wine, strong tea (both black and green), coffee and others.
• Also, before starting the procedure, you should brush your teeth well using your usual brush and toothpaste.

By following these tips, you can make whitening more effective .

Reviews

Below are some reviews. If you have something to say, leave your feedback in the comments below the article, it will be useful to our readers.

Marina Nekrasova, Kislovodsk.

I tried buying different whitening pastes, but nothing helped, although I don’t smoke or drink coffee. My friend and I decided to try bleaching with lemon pulp, but, as it turned out, my enamel is too sensitive. But it helped my friend, and her results soon became noticeable. Still, you need to focus on tooth sensitivity.

Svetlana Krasina, St. Petersburg.

All my life I was embarrassed to smile widely; it always seemed to me that my teeth were not snow-white enough. My friends advised me to add 3 drops of lemon juice to the toothpaste every time I brush my teeth. I noticed the result within a couple of weeks, my front teeth became quite lighter.

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Ekaterina Streltsova, Nizhny Novgorod.

I decided to try rubbing my teeth with lemon zest. The sensations are certainly not the most pleasant, but I think for the sake of beauty you can be patient a little. I've been doing this once every two weeks for a couple of months now. The result is not colossal, but quite noticeable.

Use of "derivatives"

is suitable for whitening , but also its various components and derivatives .

Oil

After normal daily hygiene procedures, you can rinse with a special composition that contains lemon essential oil. According to reviews, this method gives a clearly visible effect only with long-term use , however, it is the most gentle procedure of all possible.

To prepare a solution for rinsing, you need to add 5-7 drops of lemon oil to a glass of lukewarm water and mix well. Additionally, you can also use tea tree oil, which has a bactericidal effect.

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Food grade citric acid

Instead of fresh fruit, you can also use citric acid, which is used in cooking.

One of the best recipes using it is to brush your teeth with a paste, sprinkled with a pinch of salt and a few crystals of acid on top. You can pre-mix all the ingredients - this way the effect will be softer and have good effectiveness .

How long will home teeth whitening results last?

The durability of the effect that home teeth whitening systems provide primarily depends on how carefully the patient follows the doctor’s recommendations. In addition to mandatory daily oral hygiene, it is necessary to visit a hygienist twice a year for professional teeth cleaning. You should also smoke as little as possible and consume as little coloring products as possible. Then the result will last for a year or longer.