Tired of shying away every time you actually want to burst into laughter? We know how you feel. Everyone wants a pair of pearly white teeth that radiates confidence. Try these natural teeth whitening tips to get rid of that yellow tint on your dents.

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Basil Your Teeth

That's right! Basil has several medicinal qualities and is an effective solution to get healthy white teeth. There are different ways in which you can use this herb to whiten your teeth. Here is what you can try:

• Basil Orange Peel Mask

All you got to do is crush the basil to make a coarse paste. Now, add the powder of dried orange peel to the basil and mix well. Rub your teeth with this paste and leave it on for about ten to fifteen minutes. Rinse your mouth with cold water.

• Basil Mustard Oil Paste

The strong and pungent mustard oil is actually a very good teeth whitener. Crush a few basil leaves and add a teaspoon of mustard oil to make a glossy paste. Use it as toothpaste to clean your teeth. You can use it every day for effective results.

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Whiten With Vitamin C Juices

• Use citrus juices from lemon, oranges, strawberries, tomatoes and more to get pearly white teeth. You can simply cut a strawberry into two halves and rub it along your teeth. The malic acid in the fruit has astringent properties that help whiten those yellow 32s.
• You can also mash strawberries to squeeze out the juice and apply it on your teeth and leave it on for about two minutes. Wash it off with cold water. Do this every night before you go to sleep, for effective results.
• You can also take an orange or lemon peel and rub it on your teeth for about 30 seconds to a minute. Rinse your mouth with water. It might taste a bit bitter but trust us, it is an effective tip.

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Coconut Oil Rinse

Yes, this might sound a little bizarre but it is definitely a great way to whiten your teeth. What you have to do is, take a spoonful of coconut oil in your mouth before you brush. Now, swish, swirl and move the oil around for about fifteen minutes. Then, spit it out and rinse with water and brush your teeth.

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These are some effective natural teeth whitening tips that you can try. Make these tips a part of your nighttime rituals to witness visible change.

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