Whiten your teeth in just 1 minute with this simple home trick

Gentle “rice water” rinse

1. Rinse 1 tablespoon of uncooked rice thoroughly.

2. Soak it in ½ cup of clean water for about 15–20 minutes.

3. Strain the water.

4. Swish the rice water around your mouth for 30–60 seconds.

5. Spit it out and rinse with plain water.

6. Brush normally with a fluoride toothpaste.

This may freshen your mouth, but it should not be expected to bleach or noticeably whiten teeth.

For actual whitening, look for an ADA-accepted whitening toothpaste or peroxide-based whitening product and follow its directions. Avoid lemon juice, vinegar, baking soda scrubs, or charcoal rubbing, which can damage or irritate teeth.