Hello all you coffee and tea drinkers. I know your day begins and ends with your favorite mug. You may love that steaming cup of liquid gold, but your teeth hate it.

Ever look at a photo and instantly regret smiling?

You can spend hundreds of dollars at the dentist paying for those semi-permanent pearly whites. But thanks to your daily drinking habits, those Benjamins are going to waste. Here are some home grown tips on natural ways to whiten your teeth that will save you a ton.

 

Banana Peels

Recycle that banana peel by applying it to your teeth. Rub the innards on your teeth and set for ten minutes. Rinse and brush teeth normally. The potassium and magnesium found in these peels actually make your teeth stronger and whiter!

Apple Cider Vinegar + Baking Soda + Strawberry Juice

Combine 1 tsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp of baking soda and a few drops of strawberry juice and you’ve got your self a stain fighting solution. Apply you teeth and rinse away the evidence after two minutes.

Coconut Oil

Whiten teeth and fight gum aging with a 30 second daily routine. Just swish in your mouth prior to brushing and flossing. Coconut oil helps fight bacteria to keep your mouth clean.

Activated Charcoal

Bust open 1 – 2 activated charcoal capsule and mix with 1 tsp of water to create a life proof paste. Rinse mouth after one minute. WARNING: your teeth will appear blackened by charcoal prior to rinsing.