Teeth

• Strawberries and apples contain malic acid which is a natural enamel whitener. It also increases saliva production and thereby exerting the anticariogenic property.
• Celery, carrots and sesame seeds have high fiber content and act as mild abrasive which scrubs and removes surface stains effectively.
• Pineapple and orange contain an enzyme known as bromelain which removes superficial stains and also reduces plaque buildup.
• Papaya contains enzyme papain which is more like bromelain and removes superficial stains and reduces plaque buildup. Papain enzyme is found more in unripe papaya than ripe papaya.
• Dairy products such as milk, cheese and yogurt contain lactic acid which is a natural enamel whitener and also increases the production of saliva.
• Kiwifruit contains actinidin which removes surface stains on enamel.
• Lemon extract and peel contain citric acid which bleaches the stains on enamel. It also has antibacterial properties.
• Banana peel is rich in potassium, magnesium and manganese which are absorbed over teeth surface making them appear white.
• Rock salt acts as a mild abrasive and removes superficial stains. They increase the pH of the saliva thereby exerting antibacterial properties.
• Activated charcoal is negatively charged and binds to the positively charged plaque on tooth surface and is thus absorbed over tooth surface whitening it.