Question 1

is it safe to use baking soda and hydrogen peroxide to whiten teeth?

Accepted Answer

It is: It is safe to use baking soda and hydrogen peroxide if under the care of a dentist.   Remember bleaching teeth that have cavities or are infected can be very deteimental.

Question 2

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 3

is it safe to brush with baking soda after having wisdom teeth removed?

Accepted Answer

Why?: Do you brush with it daily?  It is quite abrasive, so don't use daily.
Wait till after healing before resuming baking soda periodically.

Question 4

how often can i use baking soda & lemon paste to brush my teeth so they can naturally whiten? is it safe? how about gargling mixture with water?

Accepted Answer

Do not use: I answered this in another one of your posts. 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? They are peroxide based, which is natural.

Question 5

is it safe to use baking soda and hydrogen peroxide for tooth whitening?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You may want to alternate with a regular toothpaste since baking soda is abrasive and may remove enamel.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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