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2. Turmeric
We know, this sounds crazy. Turmeric is a spice with such a strong yellow color that it will stain anything it comes into contact with: your hands, your cutting board or your clothing. But this spice, which is also used as a dye, can actually whiten your teeth! Turmeric has been used in traditional medicine to fight gum disease and mouth bacteria, among other things. Many also swear by its teeth whitening capabilities. Dip your toothbrush into 1/8 teaspoon of organic turmeric, apply it to your teeth, let it sit for 3 minutes, rinse, then brush your teeth like you normally do. The results won’t be astonishing, but it will help some.
