Cigarettes, poor oral hygiene, consumption of tea or coffee, our teeth are put to the test every day . For a good hygiene of the mouth, it is recommended to wash the teeth at least 2 times a day, for 2 to 3 minutes . But that will not be enough to make our smile whiter. What if, instead of breaking the piggy bank at the dentist's, were the remedies of grandmothers tested? They saved us more than once, discover our favorite house tricks for a beautiful smile.

Tip # 1: I replace my toothpaste with lemon

In addition to helping to slim down and clean the house, lemon has the ability to whiten teeth. The ideal recipe? The juice of one lemon is mixed with half a teaspoon of fine salt in a small container. We soak our toothbrush in it and we use it instead of our toothpaste . At the beginning of the use of the remedy, the operation is repeated every two days for 1 month, and after this period, it is done only once a week. If we increase the frequency, we risk scratching the enamel. If you want to make a natural toothpaste home, we can try the following mixture: water and white clay or green (in equal proportion) to which we add 2 drops of essential oils of lemon.

Tip # 2: I put baking soda in my bathroom

We do exactly the same thing as the previous advice but we replace the salt with baking soda. The technique is very effective, but to handle with great care ! After a while, the bicarbonate tends to weaken the teeth . So we pay attention and we do not use pure!

Tip 3: I shine with honey

Over the usual toothpaste, we slide a drop of honey and brush our teeth with this mixture. Result? Our teeth shine , and in addition, honey soothes all our little sores of gums and irritations. This tip is not recommended to all mouths! If we tend to have cavities easily, we prefer to forget the idea of ​​honey too sweet, or at least we use it in moderation.

Tip 4: I chew bark

Yes yes, you read correctly! In Africa, women use suak sticks (bark walnut) to whiten their teeth and have a breath at the top. Either you chew it, or you rub your teeth with a little bit. With its astringent properties and its antiseptic virtues , the souak guarantees us an ultra bright smile!

More tips in the book My secrets of natural beauty (to share with friends and to transmit to our girls), by Céline Naissant, published by Vigot