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Can salt whiten my teeth ?how can make my teeth whiter naturally?

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Salt to whiten?: No, salt will not whiten your teeth. There are no "natural ways" to whiten your teeth other than keeping them clean with proper brushing. If you want them whiter, you will have to see a dentist to discuss options that are safe and effective. Start with a professional cleaning.

Answered 2/16/2014

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Salt won't whiten: Salt will not whiten your teeth. You can get plastic trays made at your dentist and use "take home" whitening solutions to place in the trays. You can also try products like crest white strips, but remember they only whiten the front 6 teeth.

Answered 2/16/2014

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Dr. Howard Spector answered

Specializes in Orthodontics

Whiter Teeth: No, salt cannot whiten your teeth. You may be confusing salt with baking soda, another common household item. Nevertheless, the best way for a person your age to whiten their teeth would be to have a thorough cleaning from your dentist, and then use a whitening toothpaste (with fluoride) on a regular basis. White strips may be useful, but follow the directions to prevent too much sensitivity.

Answered 2/16/2014

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Dr. Daniel Rubenstein answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Salt to whiten: Salt will not whiten teeth. In fact using salt over a long period of time may cause scratches in the enamal leading to stains that are difficult to remove. Toothpastes and mouthwashes will also not whiten teeth. The best way to whiten teeth is the method recommended by your dentist. Either tray whitening with custom trays, or in-office whitening.

Answered 4/14/2017

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No: Use salt to season food. Use baking soda to leaven recipes. See your dentist for discussion of best (most effective, least damaging, least expensive, scientifically proven) ways to whiten teeth. Using "natural" ingredients "off label" can be dangerous and/or destructive. If salt worked wouldn't dentists have been recommending it all the time?

Answered 3/2/2014

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