Question 1

does baking soda clean teeth evenly or not?

Accepted Answer

Don't use it: Straight baking soda might be more abrasive for your teeth than you think.  How does it get teeth white, by actually abrading away tooth structure.  Too much abrasion and you have many other types of problems.

Question 2

is baking soda useful for teeth ?

Accepted Answer

Can't really hurt: proper brushing and seeing a dentist are the best treatment for caring of the teeth.  Baking soda can help, but brushing properly and not too quickly, flossing and professional cleaning is the best bet.

Question 3

can baking soda safely whiten teeth?

Accepted Answer

YES: Baking soda is another household remedy  not only to whiten laundry but use to scrub teeth as well.

Question 4

can i use baking powder instead of baking soda to whiten teeth?

Accepted Answer

No: Does not have the same effect.

Question 5

will baking soda & lemon whitening teeth ?

Accepted Answer

Nope: The acid in the lemon will soften the enamel and the baking soda (which is abrasive) will then wear it away. Why not just use dental whitening products to accomplish your goals? Together with a professional cleaning you should see a big improvement.

Question 6

does hydrogen peroxide and baking soda really whiten teeth?

Accepted Answer

Whitening: Whitening?Very little to nothing.

Question 7

can i try hydrogen peroxide and baking soda to whiten teeth?

Accepted Answer

Not really: This combination is more to reduce bacterial populations in periodontal or gum disease rather than whitening teeth.  You can get some lightening with this by removing plaque and surface debris.  These solutions do not stay in contact with your teeth long enough to penetrate through the enamel into the dentin to lighten the teeth.

Question 8

baking soda and lemon teeth whitening method: could you tell me the pros & cons of this?

Accepted Answer

Teeth whitening: Baking soda is abrasive, lemon is acidic. The combination may lighten the teeth by removing superficial stains, however, long term use will cause loss of the outer layer of the tooth ( enamel) which will make the teeth darker, as the underlying structure ( dentin) is exposed.

Question 9

is it an okay idea to swish for two minutes with baking soda, then brush teeth for two minutes afterwards, or the reverse?

Accepted Answer

: No problem with either.  Baking Soda is mildly abrasive and is an Acid Neutralizing  solution which helps prevent decay.   ARM &amp; HAMMER makes toothpaste with Baking Soda as main ingredient.    Because baking soda is not acidic, in fact it is acid neutralizing, it will not soften the enamel.  Acids like fruit juices makes teeth  more likely to abrade away with brushing.

Question 10

i just accidentally took 65mg of zinc instead of 50mg . is this a toxic amount? i also swallowed a bit of baking soda while brushing teeth . worry?

Accepted Answer

Zinc and baking soda: Taking an extra 15 mg. Of zinc once should not be a problem but if you are overly concerned, don't take it tomorrow. 
Swallowing a bit of baking soda will not hurt you.

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Is it an okay idea to swish for two minutes with baking soda, then brush teeth for two minutes afterwards, or the reverse?

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