A member asked:

Can you use apple cider vinegar to whiten your teeth?

17 doctors weighed in across 7 answers

Yes: But the acid helps decay-producing bacteria rot your teeth. Best way to whiten, have your Dentist supervise.

Answered 6/2/2016

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Waste of time: If apple cider vinegar could be used, there would be no need for all the OTC and professionally applied products, right? The vinegar is acidic and can cause enamel breakdown. Use a product designed to whiten teeth if you want whiter teeth.

Answered 10/25/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Not recommended: You can use over the counter tooth paste or crest 3D whitening strips or pens. However, they are not so effective and/or stable. OTC bleach and whitening tooth paste could be used as a supplement only. A professional teeth whitening without laser, followed by home whitening system with custom trays for the long term effect. You will be very happy with the results.

Answered 10/24/2015

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No.: Apple cider vinegar is good for a lot of things, some proven, some not. It is, for instance, helpful as a digestive aid, but evidence is anecdotal (not scientific). Vinegar has, however, been used since the time of the ancient greeks to dissolve calcium. Since teeth are made largely of calcium, it could damage your tooth enamel.

Answered 4/14/2013

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No: You need an oxidizer to bleach the staining compounds in your teeth to whiten them.

Answered 7/31/2016

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Dr. Michael Dolby answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Surgery

Not sure....: Stay on the safe side and use a proven over the counter whitening kit or call your dentist, they will probably give it to you for free!

Answered 1/15/2016

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Yes and no: Please don't use it for this purpose. It will initially lighten your teeth but it does this by dissolving them. Continued use will cause you to loose a lot of enamel and make your teeth more yellow. Long term use will cause a huge amount of damage.

Answered 6/10/2015

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