How to Whiten Your Teeth at Home and Other Tips

ashleyhackshaw | July 10th, 2012 at 4:32 pm

My new favorite tip: whitening my teeth with hydrogen peroxide. It tastes a little icky but it works like a charm. I use it daily as a mouthwash and my teeth are about 6 shades lighter already. Just make sure not to swallow any! You can also use hydrogen peroxide to clean your toothbrush every few days. I just fill a small cup with it and stick the toothbrush head first for about 30 minutes.

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Ashley Hackshaw is the editor, designer and DIYer behind the wildly popular Lil Blue Boo. After spending 6 years in investment banking and getting an MBA in between, Ashley decided to pursue her passion in the creative world. Now she runs the successful Lil Blue Boo clothing line, clothing pattern line and DIY website. More recently she’s written The Cancer Chronicles, a detailed journey of her battle with a rare cancer Choriocarcinoma, intertwined with her creative lifestyle. Ashley also writes daily for Babble Home.

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