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But you're not alone: There are tons of whitening products on the market now, from creams to gels to miniature capsules, all devoted to teeth bleaching. But there are plenty of other natural ways to score a gleaming grin. Check out these 10 ideas to help make your smile appear brighter, au naturel.

Keith Arbeitman, DDS, a dentist in private practice in New York City, suggests brushing your teeth as you normally would and then rubbing the inside of a banana peel along your top and bottom teeth for two minutes.

Try the trick daily over a 5-day period. Dip your toothbrush and brush for two minutes after brushing your teeth with your usual toothpaste, says Dr.

Arbeitman.

(Just don't do this more than once a week to protect enamel.) 3.