Banana peels as teeth whiteners

Philippines
August 28, 2012 12:50am CST
Well I was amazed that even a peel of banana can whiten your teeth. It was said that the minerals like potassium, magnesium and manganese are absorbed by the teeth and makes it whiter. At least now I don't have to go to a dentist and spend a lot just to whiten my teeth. I'm so excited to try this!
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9 responses
• India
28 Aug 12
Oh this discussion has solved my problem. From last 2-3 months I found my teeth to be slightly creamish. Since I am bedridden and cannot go to visit a dentist I was wondering what I could do to get back the whiteness of my teeth. I would like to try this simple home remedy for it. Could you please elaborate on its use? As in how should I apply it? What is the best time? For how long I have to keep it?
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
28 Aug 12
Yes, my friend can you please elaborate on how a banana can whiten our teeth? I too, would like to try it.
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
30 Aug 12
I actually have to admit that this is something that I've never heard of. However, if it is something that is actually true, then I think that is a great piece of knowledge to share. The reason that I am somewhat excited by this is because of the fact that I've known many people that have used traditional teeth whitening and it has been something that has caused some damage to their teeth. So, after you've given this a try, please let us know whether or not it did work for you and how you did it.
@namiya (1713)
• Philippines
28 Aug 12
first time I've heard about this and it is good news as it add ups to the many health benefits we enjoy by eating bananas. thanks for sharing this info.
@911Ricki (13588)
• Canada
28 Aug 12
I have never heard of this before and wonder if it does work. My teeth arnt real bad, but I would like them a little whiter but dont want to use the harsh chemicals.
@roshigo58 (4859)
• Pune, India
28 Aug 12
Hi, It is very important information. It is very interesting that banana peels are used as teeth whitener. Banana peels are easily available. I am also excited to try this.
@deazil (4723)
• United States
29 Aug 12
Oil pulling with coconut oil will whiten your teeth and rid your mouth of bacteria. Here is the link www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/oil_pulling.html#COCONUT_69156 there is a lot of information on the web about this. Oil pulling with various oils is very beneficial to your overall health. Although many sites say to swish it around in your mouth, the proper way is to suck it between your teeth as well. Read the info. Some of it is amazing. Results vary for different people and some use sesame oil instead. There are quite a few different oils people use. It's very interesting.
@berting600 (3453)
• Philippines
28 Aug 12
You did not search all the goodness of bananas.You could also enjoy the goodness of banana as it is a good fruit to calm your temper,so when you are mad and likes to feel better,then eat some bananas.Bananas could also help lower your risk of a heart attack,as the saying goes an apple a day makes the doctor stay you away----that is before you know the bananas,you could now add the bananas in that saying.There is another goodness of bananas,when you are eating some bananas you could feel that you also also bitten by mosquitoes because it likens bananas,so the only remedy to sooth the mosquito bites is the banana peels by just rubbing it to affected areas your itch would be gone,so are the swellings.Enjoy your bananas!!
@rsa101 (37952)
• Philippines
28 Aug 12
This is the first time I read about these. But I am not sure if it really works but if it does then I guess that is bad news to those toothpaste who are claiming they can whiten your teeth since Banana peels are all over the place and cheaper than those whitening toothpaste availble.
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
28 Aug 12
I have read about this too. I am always on my way to try this one. There is no harm in trying this either as it won't hurt or harm us. So, let's try it now