One cool trick to whiten your teeth

[jkhanson]

Chewing on lemons is one of the worst things you can do for tooth enamel.  The acid breaks down the enamel and can make your teeth very sensitive. I did a science project in high school many years ago that proved lemon juice dissolves enamel. I would be afraid lime juice would work the same way.

Very interesting.  I was wondering about the acid in the lime which is same citrus family as the lemon.

Perhaps the banana peel is a safer alternative.

[stbernard1973]

I have a cousin that has never used toothpaste in his life (he's in his late 60's).  He has always brushed his teeth with baking soda.  He's got the whitest teeth of any human being I've ever seen in my life.   You could bring ships to port with his teeth.  LOL

[mrrangerrick]

Umm...what are you supposed to do with the banana peel? Chew on it?

[Jon626C]

I have a nice white teeth. Thank You!

[nannycoe1]

I might try this, I have used baking soda before but not with lime juice

[sdenimandlace1]

Sounds real sour will stick to the baking soda toothpaste.

[carmexqueen]

I saw a video on YouTube about this and I wanted to try it but fear it would damage my teeth. But then I think about all the other things that I do that damage my teeth like drinking soda and it may be worth the risk. Maybe I could brush with a better toothpaste than aqua fresh to restrengthen my enamel.

[amaravee]

hmm i should try that...
I just usually use the crest 3d whitening strips

[mjoseph1]

thanks for the info may give this a try

[sgluckadoo]

I don't think I could handle the sour/tartness of it, but thanks for the tip! 

[vp44]

Seems like a nice trick, but like some have said about the acid in the limes and teeth enamel.

[ladycasshmere]

I'm going to try that thanks.

[loulizlee]

Baking soda is supposed to be good for this.  This is why it is in some toothpastes.

[freedavis]

tumeric power is a good trick.

[misi49]

I am always looking for better ways to whiten my teeth.  This is a very interesting idea and something I will have to try.  If it works it would be a cheaper alternative to all the expensive toothpastes I have tried over the years with minimal results.