Whitening of Teeth

I know that maybe 70% of us all, have searched around the internet for homemade things which we could use to whiten our teeths.. At least i was one of them Haha!
But i came across this article which really got to my attention. It was about the Miswak. Its a plant which people used to use as a toothbrush long time ago.
 It looks like this,...

Anyway thing stick actually whitens your teeth! use it everydayyy after eating anything. Use it for 2 weeks and I promise you will see a big difference!

I know this because i've tried it.

Its History :

The miswak is predominant in Muslim-inhabited areas, but its use predates the inception of Islam. The stick's use has spread from the Middle East to South and Southeast Asia, where it is known as Kayu Sugi(Malay for 'chewing stick'). It is often mentioned that the Islamic Prophet Muhammad recommended its use. He is quoted in various Hadith extolling the twig's virtues:

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"Were it not that I might over-burden the Believers I would have ordered them to use Siwak (Miswak) at the time of every Prayer."[1]

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"Four things are from among the practices of the Prophets: Circumcision, Perfume, Miswak, and Marriage."[1]

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"Make a regular practice of Miswak for verily it is the purification for the mouth and a means of the pleasure of the Lord."[1] Indeed people, it really is a purification of the mouth! Because even scientists discovered that it kills germs,removes bad breaths better than the mouth refreshener, and whitens teeeth! + for my muslim girls, this may be useful to you as well here... The use of the miswak is frequently advocated in the hadith (the traditions relating to the life of Muhammad). Situations where themiswak is recommended to be used include, before religious practice, before entering one's house, before and after going on a journey, on Fridays[10], before sleeping and after waking up, when experiencing hunger or thirst and before entering any good gathering. In addition to strengthening the gums, preventing tooth decay and eliminating toothaches, the miswak is also said to halt further increase in decay that has already set in. Furthermore, it is said to create a fragrance in the mouth, eliminate bad breath, improve sensitivity of taste-buds and promote cleaner teeth. You can find this in any grocery store nowadays.. and if you're not living in the middle east, then just go to an arab grocery or such thing and ask for miswak. They usually sell it there! :)