Question 1

is baking "soda" safe on my teeth?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Baking soda is safe.  But baking soda alone contains no fluoride, so there is no point in brushing with pure baking soda. 

Fluoride toothpaste will help strengthen the enamel and make them more resistant to cavities, so its important to always use toothpaste with fluoride.

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

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 4

i tried baking soda and it made my teeth worse. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

For what?: What were you trying to do with baking soda?  It can be abrasive and irritating to your mouth.  A dentist can evaluate whatever your concern is and give you options for treatment.

Question 5

bleaching teeth with baking soda helpful?

Accepted Answer

Works Slightly Maybe: Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate & has been used for hundreds of years as a toothpaste. It is mildly abrasive (in contrast to some whitening toothpastes that are more abrasive) and may remove superficial stains on teeth.  As a buffering agent, it will neutralize bacteria-produced acids and raise the oral ph, making etching and staining of the teeth less. It has only very mild decolorizing effects.

Question 6

how is baking soda to brush your teeth?

Accepted Answer

Abrasive: Using baking soda every day may prove to be too abrasive for your teeth, resulting in premature weakening of the enamel and yellowing as the enamel becomes thin. Limited use, together with brushing, flossing, using a fluoridated toothpaste, and regular dental cleanings will keep your teeth and gums healthy.

Question 7

why and how does baking soda whiten a person's teeth?

Accepted Answer

Not very effective: Baking soda has no real bleaching effect on your teeth.  If can be a mild abrasive for removing stain, similar to tooth paste.  Some time used with hydrogen peroxide is will have a oxidizing effect on teeth and can be useful controlling gum disease and inflammation.

Question 8

can you tell me docs, is baking soda bad for your teeth?

Accepted Answer

It's not great: Baking soda is abrasive. It is effective in cleaning the surface of your teeth. However, you wear the surface of your teeth as you use it frequently, especially if you brush hard. There is no reason to use abrasives on your teeth - toothpaste has plenty of abrasive particles in it already.

Question 9

does using baking soda instead of toothpaste damage your teeth?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Baking soda is a little abrasive but so is toothpaste.  They both can aid in cleaning but the physical mechanical motion is the most important and the Fluoride in the toothpaste is second.  I would rec toothpaste over baking soda.

Question 10

are there any side effects of baking soda when using it for your teeth?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is abrasive: Baking soda is a natural tooth whitener, but is very abrasive. With repeated use over time it could weaken the enamel. Please consult with your local dentist.

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