What products naturally whiten teeth?

Some products, such as strawberries, pineapple, dairy products, as well as apples and carrots, help naturally whiten teeth. Dentist-therapist Pavel Lysenkov told "Gazeta.Ru" about this.

According to him, strawberries help gently whiten teeth. The fact is that they contain malic acid, which gently dissolves pigment spots on the enamel surface. At the same time, the dentist emphasized that one should not expect a quick effect, and the result, as a rule, does not provide serious whitening.

In addition, apples and carrots help remove plaque from the surface of teeth. And the malic acid in their composition, as in strawberries, helps remove pigment spots from the enamel surface.

"Pineapple is also suitable for natural whitening. This fruit contains an enzyme that cleans teeth from plaque. However, as with strawberries, there will be no quick result," Lysenkov continued.

The doctor also drew attention to the benefits of dairy products, which help neutralize acids in the oral cavity, having a bacteriostatic effect, and help remove dental plaque. At the same time, they saturate the body with calcium and phosphorus, which also has a beneficial effect on teeth.

"But rubbing teeth with a slice of lemon, contrary to popular misconception, is not worth it. This not only will not help whiten teeth, but can also contribute to the destruction of enamel due to citric acid and, as a result, the development of increased tooth sensitivity and cavities," warned Lysenkov.