There are a lot of different ways to whiten your teeth, but most people try to find natural remedies in order to avoid costly procedures and going to the dentist. One of the ways people find that eating strawberries help whiten their teeth. Although it may seem that their teeth are whiter, the illusion of it only lasts for about an hour. The stains don’t actually life from your teeth. 

Ripe strawberries contain citric acid, which may give teeth a whiter appearance after you apply it to them. However, citric acid is known to accelerate the demineralization of your teeth. This type of acid breaks down your tooth enamel, making any benefit of whitening insignificant. 

You must also remember that strawberries have natural sugars already in them, so smashing them and brushing it on your teeth or even just eating too many of them can cause cavities and loss of your enamel. 

There are plenty of great over the counter remedies to whiten your teeth, such as strips or gels. Make sure you speak with one of our great dentists at your next appointment to talk about your concerns and which method is best for you.