A member asked:
can i use bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) of soda to remove light tartar stains?
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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered
53 years experience Orthodontics
Not as effective: Not as effective as having your teeth professionally cleaned by the Dentist/Hygienist, and then brushing 2x/day for 2 full minutes by the clock w a whitening toothpaste. Homeopathic remedies not as effective as specifically engineered products.
Answered on Sep 23, 2015
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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered
40 years experience Dentistry
Calculus: Calculus is best removed by a scaler, then polished with dental prophy paste. Although baking soda is abrasive you may also wear away some of your enamel. Sounds like you need a good, professional cleaning.
Answered on Apr 19, 2016
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No: No, but not much good, either. Use a dentifrice with the american dental assn seal on the package. That way you'll know that the claims on the packa ... Read More
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Dr. Derrick Lonsdale answered
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No: Improve your diet.
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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered
52 years experience Rheumatology
No: Drink lots of plain water, not bicarb.
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
Probably not: Sodium bicarbonate v'es stomach acid & is used as an antacid to treat heartburn.
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