For those with yellowish, stained teeth, often as a result of caffeine-based beverages such as coffee, tea and also from smoking, the feelings of uneasiness and low-confidence is something that cannot be avoided. For these individuals, it is at least relieving to know that there are home remedies to whiten your teeth.

Readers should however take note that they are home remedies that are compiled through readers' submissions all over the world; many, in fact most of them have not been scientifically proven. Therefore, do try these 'home remedies' with the thought in mind.

• Using strawberries is said to be an effective home remedy for teeth whitening. It is a simple remedy and all you need to do is to rub the strawberries across the front of teeth. Leave it on for at least 20 minutes before brushing your teeth.

• Another home remedy would first require one to brush the teeth thoroughly to begin with. After doing that, take some extra virgin olive oil and pour it on a white wash cloth. Rub the teeth with the cloth and watch it remove the stains immediately!

• This home remedy requires a mixture of the following ingredients :1 tablespoon of baking soda, a dash of salt, a few drops of vinegar. Mix the mentioned ingredients on a small plate which will end up containing a foamy texture. Use this mixture and rub across the teeth before gargling it. When this is done, brush thoroughly.
• This next home remedy to whiten your teeth is a combination of mustard, oil and salt. The combination is said to produce a slight stinging sensation to the gums but is said to be a solution to teeth whitening.

• Hydrogen Peroxide is said to be an effective home remedy when it comes to teeth whitening. However, caution must be exercised as not to swallow it as it may prove to be harmful.

• The utilization of salt alone is said to be another favorite home remedy to whiten your teeth for many. Simply take a dash of it and rub across the teeth and brush it after some time.
• The next home remedy for teeth whitening is to use lemon juice. Simply squeeze the juice into a cup or container and using the fingers, rub across the teeth with the juice. After doing so, be sure to brush thoroughly.

• Another home remedy for teeth whitening involves the use of a combination of fish oil and butter. Along with a dash of salt, it is said to be able to give your pearly whites the required shine.
• Last but not least, this home remedy requires grinding dried bay leaves and orange peels into the form of paste by adding some water to it. Apply the paste across your teeth before brushing it off after several minutes.

•  As mentioned in the starting of the article, these are merely home remedies that have been contributed by individuals all over the
  world. They have yet to be researched or proven scientifically and hence, caution must be exercised when trying these home remedies. Whenever in doubt, always seek the advise of your dentist or pharmacist.