Is it possible to whiten teeth using banana peels, how to carry out the procedure correctly?

When we approach the threshold of maturity, questions of additional attention to our own health certainly arise. Teeth are not the last thing on this list. It is not without reason that, since time immemorial, the condition of teeth has served as a sign of general health.

The first cause for alarm about the condition is the darkening of the teeth, the appearance of stains on the tooth enamel. Therefore, teeth whitening is not so much a cosmetic procedure as a necessity that has a preventive and therapeutic effect.

Myth or reality

The method of whitening teeth with a banana has found supporters. Many people talk about excellent results. However, dentists raise a number of objections. Listen to them if you care about your dental health. There have been no serious studies that would show the effectiveness of the procedure.

But, in a well-known case, in the USA, volunteers participated in an experiment where the participants were divided into 3 groups: some brushed their teeth with toothpaste only, others brushed their teeth with toothpaste and banana, and others brushed their teeth with banana peel. Analysis of the results showed that volunteers from the third group had an increased risk of caries compared to the previous two.

Based on the research data, it was concluded that it will not be possible to lighten your teeth enough to amaze others with a sparkling smile using banana peels, because:

• the abrasive particles contained in it are too small to combat plaque;
• the fruit’s own pigmentation causes the opposite effect – yellowing, if the fashionable method is used frequently;
• If you brush your teeth poorly, after applying the peel, bacteria remain on them that can cause caries.

The only thing is, if you use banana peel in conjunction with the advice of those who already have experience in unusual lightening, your teeth will actually become half a tone whiter.

If tooth enamel is in poor condition

There are times when a gentle banana peel bleaching regimen will be too ineffective. This applies to circumstances when the condition of the teeth is advanced, and it is not possible to visit the dental office (although this must be done at the first opportunity). In this case, before whitening with banana peels, it is recommended to take drastic measures, and only then switch to daily dental care using banana peels.

Drastic measures include procedures for cleansing and whitening tooth enamel using more aggressive means than banana peels.

• Eggplant ashes have powerful cleaning properties. The eggplant needs to be cut into thin slices and roasted in the oven or microwave, then pounded until floury. Use eggplant ashes like tooth powder for two weeks. After cleaning with ash, rinse the mouth and finish with brushing with toothpaste. After a two-week cleansing period, you can move on to bleaching with banana peels.
• Another affordable and powerful cleaning product available. The active substance is a mixture of grated black radish and lemon juice. The product is very strong and requires caution when working with tooth enamel. Grind the black radish into a puree using a fine grater or blender. For every tablespoon of grated radish you need a teaspoon of lemon juice. The mixture is tied into a knot of gauze, the knot is the size of a large plum. This bag can be bitten, and it can also be used to clean the teeth. The procedure lasts no more than a minute. Then you must immediately rinse your mouth and complete the procedure by brushing with toothpaste. After a two-week cleansing period, you can proceed to whitening using banana peels.

The main condition for procedures with potent agents is caution, since tooth enamel is very sensitive to these active substances. The period of application of these methods should not exceed two weeks, while bleaching with banana peels can be taken as a daily healthy habit.

Of course, a snow-white smile is very beautiful. But first of all, you need to remember that healthy teeth color primarily indicates the health of the body as a whole.

Sources used:

• Modern methods of teeth whitening / Konstantin Ronkin. - M.: Dental Kaleidoscope LP, 2011.
• Watts, A; Addy, M (2001-03-24). “Tooth discolouration and staining: Tooth discolouration and staining: a review of the literature.” British Dental Journal.
• Swift, E. J. Jr.; Perdigão, J (1998). "Effects of bleaching on teeth and restorations." Compend Continue Educ Dent.

Why banana helps

The skin of the aromatic fruit has an uneven surface on the inside: abrasive particles actually remove a small part of the soft coating. Both the pulp and the peel contain:

• vitamins A, B, E;
• calcium;
• phosphorus;
• manganese.

When you brush your teeth with a banana, there is no risk of damaging the enamel with aggressive particles, as with chemical whitening. The possibility of getting a burn to the mucous membrane is excluded. In this regard, banana is safe to use.

Want to try? Then follow the rules - watch the video with comments or photos of each stage of cleaning, arranged step by step:

What not to eat after teeth whitening

Darkening, pigmentation, and the appearance of spots are promoted by 3 factors: chromogens (substances that acquire color during oxidation), acids and tannins (tannins). They are found in many foods and can stain teeth, cause an unpleasant reaction, and even destroy enamel.

Products containing acids

• Citrus fruits e
  . Even sweet tangerines contain a large amount of acid, which corrodes the protective layer.
• Tomatoes
  . They are not only red, but also sour.
• Carbonated drinks
  . They are carbonated with carbon monoxide, so even colorless carbonation is the enemy of enamel.
• Fruit juices
  . In terms of the amount of acids, they are comparable to carbonated drinks.
• Pickles and marinades
  . Vinegar is a strong acid that aggressively destroys surface layers.

Products containing acids

Products containing pigments

• Tea
  (green and black),
  coffee
  . The tannins contained in these drinks have a cumulative effect. One cup may not stain your teeth, but there are no guarantees about the fifth.
• Wine
  . And white wine too. Red wine has a lot of coloring pigments, but any wine has acids.
• Sweet carbonated drinks
  are also included in this group. Most of them contain acids that destroy enamel, as well as pigments that leave stains on it.
• Dark fruits and berries
  . The combination of acids and pigments can ruin the whitening result. All red, blue, purple berries and fruits should go into oblivion for 2 weeks.
• Chocolate
  and colored candies. Sugar and pigments are a bad combination for tooth enamel.
• Sauces
  . Avoid soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, ketchup. Or better yet, any sauce at all. Most contain acids, tannins, pigments, or all three.

Products containing coloring pigments

It is better to heat-treat products that raise doubts.

Instructions for use

Take a ripe fruit and remove a piece of peel. There is no need to clean everything - it will be needed for the following procedures.

We cut the skin into pieces 2 by 4 cm. This is the preparatory stage. Now:

1. We brush our teeth with toothpaste.
2. Apply the crust and rub thoroughly. We try to “go through” all the teeth, paying special attention to the smile area.
3. We fix the effect with soft movements of a dry brush.
4. Leave the banana pulp on your teeth for about 5 minutes. Try not to close your lips so as not to erase it prematurely.
5. Rinse your mouth with water.
6. We brush our teeth with toothpaste again.
7. The last step is to use a mouth rinse.

There is a second way: chop a piece of banana with a fork and apply it to your teeth. Next, the steps are the same as described above.

For this purpose, you need to use the peels of ripe, but not overripe bananas.

If you are going to use banana peels to whiten your teeth, then carefully consider the choice of fruits themselves. Thus, only fruits that have a suitable degree of maturity can become useful, because They contain the largest amount of useful substances and minerals. For example, it is ineffective to use green fruits, as well as those that are already beginning to turn black. The ideal option is a ripe, rich yellow fruit.

For this procedure, it is advisable to use ripe fruits.

You should not pick up fruit in large quantities, because... Bananas spoil quickly and turn black. Considering that one procedure for home enamel lightening will not give a positive result, and you will have to be patient for at least two weeks in advance, then buy bananas in the appropriate quantity. For example, no more than 3-5 pieces per trip to the store - this is quite enough for a week’s course of procedures. Make a repeat purchase only after the fruit is completely used up or has spoiled (turned black).

If desired, the peel removed from the banana can be pre-cut into long strips 2-3 centimeters wide and frozen. This way you can provide yourself with a supply of fresh “bleaching material” for a week without having to prepare a new portion each time. Naturally, before use, the product must be defrosted at room temperature.

Opinions for and against

A banana can whiten your teeth a little, as practice shows. But it is unrealistic to replace a professional procedure performed by a dentist in this way.

Doctors believe that the only condition that guarantees the preservation of healthy teeth and gums is a timely visit to the dental office. At home, citric acid has a fairly strong whitening effect. Banana peels do not contain it. The fashionable method of lightening is rather an additional procedure that must be used carefully.

Proponents of the method claim that it is the banana that helps them maintain the beauty of their teeth. But there is no point in completely relying on someone’s opinion; it is better to get your own experience and then draw conclusions.

Is this procedure safe and effective?

Usually no one pays attention to the beneficial properties of banana peels. But in vain, because there are more useful microelements in it than in the fruit hidden in it. And these microelements can help achieve a whiter smile.

This whitening method is effective because phosphorus, potassium, manganese, magnesium and other elements contained in the peel in large quantities affect the condition of the pigment of the teeth, and also help in the fight against plaque. In addition, they strengthen the enamel and make it healthier.

Composition of banana peel

If we talk about safety, then this procedure is much safer than bleaching using abrasive substances. Banana peel does not violate the integrity of the enamel and does not lead to the formation of microcracks.

Component component

Comparing this method with the method of chemical, oxygen or photobleaching, which are carried out only in the dentist’s office, one can also highlight its advantages:

• no overheating of teeth under the influence of laser or lamps;
• the absence of aggressive chemicals, due to which the surface layer of teeth becomes thinner and more fragile;
• it is impossible to get a burn to the mucous membranes of the mouth;
• no need to spend so much money on whitening;
• The procedure can be done at home yourself.

Photo teeth whitening procedure

Banana peels do not cause any harm, even if used daily until the desired effect is achieved.

Why are banana peels harmful?

Warning

Are you planning to conduct an experiment? Listen to advice that will help you achieve the desired result.

1. If you often experience relapses of caries, abandon this method or use it occasionally. Reason: banana is rich in sugar, and if its particles remain in the interdental spaces after whitening, they will give impetus to the formation of new carious cavities.
2. If your tooth enamel is thin and sensitive, do not brush too hard during the procedure, as this will cause damage to your mouth.
3. Use banana peels for whitening no more than 3 times a week.
4. Apply the paste after each time you apply the peel.
5. During the lightening period, do not consume coloring foods: coffee, chocolate, beets, red wine.
6. Forget about cigarettes, try to eat less sweets.

With frequent use of the peel as a natural brightener, a burning sensation on the tongue and discomfort in the mouth may occur. In this case, stop using the method and return to regular brushing with toothpaste - twice a day.

Teeth whitening procedure with banana peel

Despite the simplicity of the procedure, you need to follow some rules that will help you achieve a stable result of clean and white teeth.

• Buy suitable bananas. Bananas should be selected according to their state of ripeness and the absence of any damage to the peel. Bananas are transported from distant hot countries and spend a lot of time in trucks and warehouses. And since these fruits are not subject to heat treatment, the absence of damage will guarantee the food suitability and safety of the product. You shouldn’t take too many bananas - take 7 pieces, one banana for one day’s procedures. And in a week, you can still buy bananas to continue the whitening procedures.
• Cut half a banana and peel it off. Half a banana can be eaten, but the peel must be prepared for the bleaching procedure. Preparing the peel involves cutting strips approximately 2 cm wide and 4 cm long.
• Before the whitening procedure, it is necessary to clean your teeth. By cleaning, the top plaque is removed from the enamel, thus increasing the effectiveness of contact between the active substances of the inner surface of the banana peel and tooth enamel.
• Simply apply the first strip of peel to your teeth for a minute and close your lips. At this stage, the most intensive absorption of necessary substances by tooth enamel occurs. The effect is enhanced by body temperature, which is maintained when the mouth is closed.
• The second strip of banana peel should be massaged over the teeth. Trying to use movements to also cover inaccessible areas of the dentition. The procedure lasts about three minutes.
• With the third strip, we again cover the dentition for a minute and close the teeth. The procedure for absorbing minerals lasts another minute.
• The next step is to keep your teeth open, so that the inner surface of your lips does not smear the layer of active substance that remains after the peel. Air exchange is an additional measure to achieve the effectiveness of the procedure. The duration of this stage of the whitening procedure should not be less than eight minutes. Optimally - from ten to fifteen minutes.
• After ten minutes, brush your teeth with a dry toothbrush. This procedure helps the active substances penetrate into inaccessible places, in particular into the interdental spaces. In addition, there is a migration of active substances from places where absorption no longer occurs to those places where the concentration of mineral substances is not yet sufficient.
• Rinse your mouth well and rinse your toothbrush.
• The final step of the whitening cycle is brushing your teeth again with toothpaste. The need for repeated cleaning is that the main component of the inner surface of the banana peel is organic tissue of plant origin. That is, the alkaline environment of the oral cavity will cause these substances to undergo decomposition, and some decomposition products can negatively affect the condition of tooth enamel.

The procedure for teeth whitening with banana peels must be repeated at least twice a day: half of the banana peel will be used for the morning procedure, and the second part will be used for the evening procedure. Effectiveness can only be guaranteed if the whitening procedure is performed regularly and correctly.

Reviews

Let's listen to those who have already tested the effectiveness of the method on themselves. Opinions are mostly neutral or positive.

Danil

“I heard about the method of bleaching with banana peels a couple of months ago. I tried it. I liked it, my teeth became lighter.”

Olga

“I didn’t believe in the possibility of achieving the effect in such an original way. I always monitor the condition of my oral cavity and have regular check-ups with the dentist. I decided to try banana peel as an addition. The result surprised me, the doctor praised me and said that my teeth were strong and did not darken.”

Anastasia

“I love to experiment. Therefore, as soon as I learned about the magical properties of bananas, I began to brush my teeth with the peel 2 times a week. I won’t say that the smile is perfect, like that of Hollywood stars. But there is a certain lightening effect!”

How to keep teeth white?

After teeth whitening with banana peel, the question arises: how to keep your smile snow-white for a long time?

• Intra-canal whitening of teeth that have lost their nerve

It is necessary not to forget about preventive measures, otherwise the effect of the whitening procedure will soon disappear. These preventive measures must also be observed during those few weeks when the peel is used daily. They are as follows:

• It is necessary to avoid food and drinks that contain coloring pigments. There is no need to drink coffee and strong tea, as well as wines, especially red ones. Berries such as serviceberry, blueberry and others can also stain the enamel. You should also avoid citrus fruits;

  Irga

  Blueberry

• It is advisable to stop smoking - at least for a while. If this is too difficult, then you need to introduce the habit of using chewing gum after each smoking.

  It's worth quitting smoking

  Cigarettes and coffee are the main enemies of white teeth

Some medications also negatively affect the color of enamel.

If you follow all the above rules, teeth whitening using banana peels will give the first results after just a few weeks of use.

Teeth whitening with peel gives quick results

Dr. Zubastik sums it up

Traditional methods sometimes give results that you do not expect. So, with banana peels: try it, it won’t do any harm if you simultaneously brush your teeth with a therapeutic and prophylactic paste. It is quite possible that there will be a slight brightening effect.

And do not forget to visit the dentist twice a year to prevent oral diseases because a banana cannot replace professional instruments and teeth whitening with specialized medical means.

Tags: banana, folk remedies, whitening

About the author: Dr. Zubastik

Typically, a toothache begins to subside on the way to the clinic and finally goes away after 10 minutes of sitting in line to see the dentist.

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List of prohibited products

In the first two weeks, you need to treat your teeth especially carefully. Hot and cold food is prohibited; everything should be moderately warm. There is no need to expose the enamel to even mild acid, so you will have to exclude fermented milk products.

With a white diet, you eat everything that is light in color. Animal products include:

• white meat and fish,
• egg white,
• soft cheese (mild and without spices),
• fresh milk,
• butter.

The following herbal products are acceptable:

• rice,
• pearl barley,
• cereals,
• white beans,
• potato,
• pasta,
• flour products (only without sugar and coloring ingredients),
• light mushrooms (champignons or porcini),
• light vegetable oil,
• white sweet pepper,
• peeled cucumbers,
• bananas,
• white and clear drinks (non-alcoholic).

The remaining vegetables and fruits are divided into two groups: unacceptable and conditionally acceptable. For example, beets or carrots are prohibited in any form. Conditionally acceptable include those for which heat treatment is sufficient to destroy the acid and weak pigment. For example, boiled cabbage or sour baked apples without peel.

Do not use:

• dairy products;
• egg yolk;
• red fish;
• red meat;
• sausage and ham (contains dyes);
• light fruits (if they are sour and have peel);
• colored fruits and vegetables;
• greenery;
• unpeeled cucumbers;
• sweets;
• spices, sauces, vinegar;
• colored drinks (including coffee, black and even green tea);
• alcohol.
• In the first four days after bleaching, you must strictly follow the rules. From the 5th day you can allow yourself relaxations, but small ones. For example, drink green tea through a straw or fermented baked milk, then immediately brush your teeth or rinse your mouth.

It is advisable to adhere to a white diet for a month, the minimum required period is 14 days. At this time, it is not yet recommended to paint your lips, since accidentally getting gloss or lipstick on the enamel is equivalent to using a coloring product.

Beneficial properties of banana for teeth

A banana cannot whiten teeth; it does not contain whitening particles. But it contains a lot of potassium, magnesium, phosphorus and other trace elements. The substances have a positive effect on enamel and gums, and small abrasive particles polish the teeth. This way you can get rid of plaque, which is difficult to remove with a regular brush. Therefore, it seems that the shade has changed to a lighter one. Banana peel can provide the necessary nutrition of bone tissue with microelements, reduce the sensitivity of teeth to temperature changes, and also relieve bleeding gums.