A 41-year-old member asked:
Can you tell me docs, is brushing with baking soda good (i want to whiten teeth)?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Charles Lockhartanswered
Dentistry 11 years experience
Several better ways: Power strips and swabs are on the market that work surprisingly well.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Arnold Malermananswered
Orthodontics 55 years experience
Not good: Save the baking soda for the kitchen. Best way to whiten is system provided by your dentist. Second best is an otc system combined w whitening toothpaste.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Oct 4, 2016
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