Baking soda on teeth bad???!


Question: Baking soda on teeth bad.?.?.?
i've been trying to whiten my teeth so i've been using baking soda for a few days.. i was just wondering if there could be any damage done to my tooth enamel or anything of that sort from using this for too long. is there anything that's good for my teeth and at the same time can whiten them.? thanks :)Health Question & Answer


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Baking soda is okay to a certain amount, because it does wear down the enamel on your teeth like anything acidic. but I was researching and I found this:


WHITEN TEETH
1. Wet your toothbrush with some cold water and dip it into baking soda. All of the bristles should be covered so that your toothbrush is white.
2. Brush your teeth for five minutes (spitting if necessary) two times a day.
3. Spit the baking soda toothpaste out and rinse your mouth clean with water. If there is a tingling or burning feeling in your mouth, this is perfectly normal. See "Warnings" for what might not be normal. Brushing your teeth twice a day can be monumental for the whitening of teeth, even without these tips & tricks; especially with a regular use of Dental Floss and Mouthwash.
4. also brush your teeth day and night, if you feel like you need to brush your teeth after a meal then do it, and dont forget to rinse.


TIPS
* After brushing your teeth, brush your tongue with your favorite toothpaste and/or use a tongue scraper. Bad breath is related to teeth only when they house food debris and plaque. The main cause of bad breath is bacteria growing on the tongue.
* An alternative method involves putting baking soda on the toothbrush and wetting it with a little bit of hydrogen peroxide (the cheap stuff one pours on cuts). It really does work!
WARNINGS * Do not use this method too often as the abrasive can permanently damage the enamel of your teeth. There are some special toothpaste brands (often for smokers) which contain much gentler abrasives than baking soda. They can be used daily without any risk for the health of your teeth and help to remove not only tobacco stains but also stains from coffee, tea, and wine.
* Baking soda can dissolve orthodontic glue. Do not use this method if you have braces or a permanent retainer.
* Best used only 2 or 3 times a month.Health Question & Answer

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there is a tooth paste made with baking soda, so it is safe to use. You can swish with hydrogen peroxide which is also good for the bacteria in your mouth.Health Question & Answer



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