Teeth stains can be caused by health problems, medications, certain foods and drinks and improper brushing. The surface of tooth enamel can easily get stained, but it’s easy to reverse tooth staining. Dark colored foods, coffee, wine, tea and chocolate are a few foods and drinks that can stain your teeth. Smoking and chewing tobacco can cause yellow stains too. There are many teeth whitening treatments available, some can be bought over the counter, or done at the dentist’s office.

A more natural method is to use foods that naturally whiten teeth:

1. Strawberries
Not only are strawberries a superfood but they’re also good for your teeth. They contain malic acid, which removes the yellow staining. Some people add pieces of strawberry to their toothpaste or their toothbrush, but just eating strawberries the good old fashion way will give you the same benefits.

2. Baking soda
Using baking soda to get rid of tooth discoloration has proven to be a very effective method. The salt in baking soda removes stains and plaque. This method is inexpensive and safe.

3. Celery and carrots
Celery and carrots are good for the teeth because they increase saliva production, which removes harmful bacteria reducing the risk of tooth discoloration.

4. Apples
This super fruit has a high water content which increases saliva production. This process washes harmful bacteria away while removing stains. While chewing an apple the teeth are being scrubbed and cleansed.

5. Yogurt
Dairy products contain lactic acid and calcium, which help to naturally whiten teeth.

6. Seeds and nuts
The coarse texture of nuts and seeds like almonds, cashews and sunflower seeds remove tooth stains. The coarseness acts as an exfoliator for the teeth.

7. Oranges and pineapples
Tart fruits have a way of causing the mouth to produce more saliva. Eating these types of fruit is always good for teeth whitening because saliva washes food particles away and cleanse the teeth.

8. Raisins
Surprisingly raisins are a great food to eat for teeth whitening. Raisins clean the mouth by producing more saliva, which prevents plaque and staining.

9. Broccoli
The crispness of raw broccoli helps to clean the teeth and remove stains. Broccoli contains iron which protects the teeth from enamel break down, preventing staining.

10. Cheese
Chewing cheese cleans the teeth by producing saliva washing away food particles that could stain the teeth. Cheese also contains lactic acid and calcium, which not only strengthens the teeth but whitens them as well.

11. Cauliflower
Eating cauliflower definitely requires a lot of chewing. When it comes to the teeth, that’s a good thing. Chewing equals more saliva, saliva is a natural teeth cleaner.

12. Onions
Onions contain a sulfur compound that protects the teeth from forming plaque, which can cause tooth staining. To fully benefit from this plaque fighter the onion must be eaten raw.