Is It Safe to Brush Teeth With Baking Soda?
Advantages of Baking Soda for Teeth Brushing
Brushing teeth with baking soda offers numerous benefits.
One study suggested that baking soda toothpaste may be as effective as other forms of whitener toothpaste.
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Low Cost
Baking soda is cheap.
Its cleansing properties make it ideal for keeping your mouth clean.
How Fast Does Baking Soda Whiten Teeth?
Grittiness and Taste
Baking soda doesn’t taste great and can feel like sand between your teeth.
If you could’t tolerate plain baking soda mixed with water, plenty of commercial toothpaste options contain baking soda.
Studies have long shown that fluoride toothpaste has a dose-dependent effect onpreventing cavities.
The higher the fluoride concentration, the better the protection from cavities.
Or, you’re able to simply dip your toothbrush into a little baking soda and brush gently.
you could also make a simple paste by mixing equal parts of baking soda and water.
Be sure to spit out the residue and rinse with water afterward.Do not swallow.
For whitening purposes, baking soda and/or hydrogen peroxide should never be used more than twice a week.
Rinse your toothbrush thoroughly afterward.
Safety Concern
Avoid mixing baking soda with lemon juice or vinegar.
This is because baking soda only has a mild alkaline effect that reaches surface stains.
Teeth-whitening products containing more than this should be avoided.
Summary
Baking soda toothpaste is a safe and effective way to clean and whiten teeth.
An alternative is to purchase a commercial toothpaste that includes baking soda and fluoride.
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