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A gentle, one-minute natural polishing treatment using rice flour, lemon juice, and olive oil to lift surface stains safely.
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Course: oral care
Cuisine: natural remedy
Keyword: Gentle, Kitchen-Tested Trick for Brighter Teeth Using Rice Flour

Equipment

  • small bowl
  • spoon
  • Soft-bristled toothbrush or clean fingertip

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp finely ground rice flour
  • 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 pea-sized dab fluoride toothpaste (used after the polish)

Instructions

  • Combine the rice flour, lemon juice, and olive oil in a small bowl. Stir until a smooth, spreadable paste forms.
  • Apply the mixture using a soft toothbrush or fingertip. Gently massage teeth for 20–30 seconds.
  • Allow the polish to rest on teeth for no more than one minute in total.
  • Rinse thoroughly with water until all residue is removed.
  • Brush normally with fluoride toothpaste to help remineralize enamel.

Notes

Use no more than 1–2 times per week. Always follow with fluoride toothpaste.