Everyone wants a glamorous movie-star smile, and by today's standards, the whiter your teeth, the better. Of course, we all can't afford multiple visits to the dentist and stains do come back, making it a recurring problem.

Daily food and beverage consumption can take its toll to the teeth, and even with constant dental hygiene it can still turn darker. Although there are many tooth whitening products out in the market, chances are they can only whiten teeth to some extent. For longer lasting whiter teeth, natural teeth whitening options are a better alternative. For some of the best, try these home teeth whitening remedies:

Hydrogen Peroxide: One of the most popular home remedies, peroxide, is cheap and most people have it on hand. Chances are, you will feel some burning in your gums, but you'll be left with clean, whiter teeth. Typically, most people will see results within a couple of weeks but it can happen much sooner. It's also safe to gargle, but don't swallow.

Brush your teeth as you normally do, and then swish for about a minute. Follow up by spitting it out and rinsing thoroughly with water. Another way to use it is by dipping a cotton swap in the solution and gently rubbing it into your teeth, front and back.

Strawberries: Not many people are aware that strawberries contain natural teeth whitening agents and the seeds work great for cleaning. Since they also contain sugar and acids, it's important to brush immediately afterwards. For easy and quick application, you can either rub the strawberry against your teeth, or mash it up and use it like toothpaste.

Wood Ash: Strange as it may sound, hard wood ash helps whiten teeth. It contains potassium hydroxide, a compound that will bleach your teeth. The tiny crystals scrape off plague in hard to reach places and will scrub them clean. However, using wood ash often or scrubbing too hard can wear down your tooth enamel, so it's best to avoid using it for long periods of time. To apply it to your teeth, you can put it directly on your toothbrush or mix it with a small amount of oramd.

Homemade tooth paste: One of the better home recipes for whiter teeth is a paste consisting of baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, table salt and a dab of toothpaste. Mix it all together and brush away stains.

Home remedies can be a more healthier alternatives for many harsh, chemical-based teeth whitening products that are sold over the counter. One thing people should also remember that natural teeth has a yellowish shade into it due to calcium, and that stripping it too much can cause damage to the and may put it at risks for many dental problems in the future. Your teeth will be considerably weaker and much more prone to cavities. All home remedies should be used in moderation and monitored closely.