Show It is advisable to brush your teeth with baking soda not more than a few times in a week Baking soda or sodium bi-carbonate is a common fixture in every kitchen across the world. Majorly used for baking, cooking and cleaning purposes, the baking soda is also used as a popular alternative for brushing your teeth. So much so that multiple toothpaste companies have started including baking soda as one of the components in their toothpastes. Baking soda works as an excellent agent against plaque formation by tea, coffee, tobacco thereby lending you those shiny pearly whites. But is it really all pros and no cons?When baking soda comes in contact with water it forms an alkaline solution, which releases free radicals that facilitate teeth whitening. There are other benefits of brushing teeth with baking soda apart from just a brighter smile. By attacking the plaque formation its prevents dental decay, cavity formation and gum diseases to a very large extent. It also fights bad breath by balancing the acidic levels of residual food. Further, it also helps in treating painful mouth ulcers. The alkaline combination of baking soda and water neutralizes the acidic nature of the ulcer, and allowing you to enjoy your food in peace. However, brushing with baking soda has its own share of risks as well:1. Not as well packaged as toothpaste: It's messy. Brushing teeth with baking soda may be inexpensive, but it's certainly not neat. Baking soda manufacturers have not mastered the handy packaging you find among most toothpastes. (4 Natural Home Remedies for Toothache) Photo Credit: iStock
2. Mix and match: Baking soda can prove to be an excellent tool against plaque formation when used along with some of these substances apart from the usual water and salt. (A Natural Element That Can Fight Dental Plaque and Cavities)
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Use it consciously: Scrubbing your teeth vigorously with baking soda can cause damage to the tooth. It is advisable to brush your teeth with baking soda not more than a few times in a week. And when you do use it to brush your teeth, don't let it sit on your teeth for more than two minutes. (Disclaimer: This content including advice provides generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified medical
opinion. Always consult a specialist or your own doctor for more information. NDTV does not claim responsibility for this information.) About Sushmita SenguptaSharing a strong penchant for food, Sushmita loves all things good, cheesy and greasy. Her other favourite pastime activities other than discussing food includes, reading, watching movies and binge-watching TV shows. Can u brush your teeth with baking powder?Yes it can, because an alkaline solution is made when baking soda mixes with water. This leads to the release of free radicals, which help to break up plaque on the teeth and surface stains.
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It can damage the enamel which may cause the teeth to become more sensitive than they should be to hot or cold temperatures, and it can also make brushing your teeth by itself painful. Damage to the enamel can also make the teeth more likely to attract cavities.
Should I brush my teeth with baking soda before or after toothpaste?Leaving it on too long or using it too often could lead to the tooth enamel's erosion. Brush your teeth as usual with toothpaste after rinsing out the baking soda. However, do not use baking soda if you have braces or another non-removable dental correcting device.
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