Many people try to whiten they teeth by bleaching or using a toothpaste that contains bleach. Unfortunately, not everyone likes to do that way. Aloe vera can be a natural choice to whiten teeth.
According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, aloe vera has been used as a medicinal plant for thousands of years and remains one of the most common herbs used in the United States today. Most applications of aloe vera gel associated with burns and skin problems such as herpes.
Bitter yellow fluid derived from aloe vera leaves skin has also been used as a powerful laxative though not safe. In addition, although there is no clinical evidence, aloe vera is also widely used as tooth whitening, but not recommended for pregnant women because it can cause uterine contractions that can trigger a miscarriage.
Teeth whitening process usually involves the outer layer of enamel on teeth whitening. According to the American Dental Association, most of the products used to whiten teeth using bleaching chemicals such as carbamide peroxide.
Meanwhile, aloe vera gel may seem attractive as a natural choice to limit exposure to abrasive chemicals. Aloe vera gel is usually not harmful when applied to the teeth or mouth, but accidentally ingesting aloe vera gel can cause severe intestinal cramps or diarrhea.
Although there is no evidence relating to use of aloe vera gel is effective as teeth whitening, but an anti-inflammatory (inflammation) in aloe vera have proven beneficial for people who have health conditions that could negatively affect the appearance of teeth, such as gum disease and oral cavity are infected.
Reported MayoClinic, aloe vera effectively treat lichen planus (an inflammatory condition in the mouth) and gingivitis (inflammation of the gums resulting from bacterial infection). For best results, consultation with your doctor before applying aloe vera gel to your teeth or using a toothpaste that is enriched with aloe vera.
