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A member asked:
What happens to teeth if i brush with plain baking soda?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Plaque removal: Baking soda is one of the cheapest commercial teeth whiteners present in the market today. One box of baking soda costs somewhere near a dollar, and this one box can be used for over a hundred brushings. Overall, brushing with baking soda is believed to enhance dental health.
Answered 7/27/2013
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Good results: Effective removal of plaque, whitener. Very useful in bulimics, vomiters, and chronic reflux patients- with a soft bristle brush, neutralizes stomach acid, helps limit damage to gums and enamel. Downside: salty after taste. Helpful with canker sore symptoms: swish and spit.
Answered 6/24/2013
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