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I know brushing with baking soda wears tooth enamel but is swishing with baking soda also abrasive?
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NO: no The abrasive nature of the powder is not effective in a mouthwash!
Answered 11/24/2014
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Other options: Consider other options rather than baking soda as a rinse
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No: But the baking soda will probably not be doing much for your oral health if you just swish it around. Proper brushing and flossing is the key to health teeth and gums.
Answered 11/24/2014
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