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A member asked:
I've seen that rubbing your teeth with a banana peel will whiten them... true or is it a lie?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Not true: Let's be charitable and not call it a lie-- let's just say that someone is "misguided". If teeth are dark due to surface deposits, a more rational approach to whitening would be a professional dental cleaning followed by conscientious self-administered oral hygiene. If the teeth are intrinsically dark, an otc or professional whitening system is best, or application of veneers for severe staining.
Answered 4/5/2020
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Possibly: The minerals in the skin of the bananna are said to slightly whiten your teeth, but the results will not be as good as professional tooth whitening.
Answered 10/24/2012
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