Does baking soda really make your teeth whiter?!

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* 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 once or twice a month.
* Don't brush too hard for a longterm as it may damage your enamel (which is called as abrasion),leading to hypersensitivity.
* Don`t put too much baking soda or it will cause teeth to bleach.

Information my Dentist told me.

It may remove some stains, but is too harsh to use. The toothpaste they sell with baking soda, has a different kind of soda, and very little of that. Get a whitening toothpaste from a well known company
like Col__gte. They are safe to use. Experimenting with whitening ideas you read or hear about, can cause permanent enamel damage. No home remedies. The rule I use is, I use only products that a big well known company sells. They have done all the research, and won't market a product that isn't safe and would cost them tens of millions in lawsuits.

Yes to baking soda for teeth.

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