Is Baking Soda Good For Whitening Teeth?

Baking Soda Teeth Whitening?

• I am wondering if baking soda will whiten your teeth if you mix it with your toothpaste. I have a colgate whitening toothpaste but it doesn't work good on me and i have been using it for months. And can the baking soda be store brand, because u have the walart great value baking soda.

• Answer:

  Yes! Baking soda is slightly alkaline, meaning it dissolves in water and can penetrate tooth enamel. It releases radicals that will break down staining or discoloration. It might tingle a little, since baking soda is a somewhat abrasive substance, but this is normal. If you wet your toothbrush with hydrogen peroxide instead of water, it will help whiten your teeth even more. However, do not use baking soda on your teeth more than once a week. Constant use can damage the enamel coating on your teeth. In addition to this, do not use baking soda if you have an orthodontic appliance, such as braces.