When reaching for alternative and home methods of teeth whitening, we should remember to take precautions. Sometimes quick visual effects can be negative for our health as a consequence. One of the popular products used to whiten enamel is baking soda available in every kitchen. What should we pay attention to when using this method so as not to endanger the health of our teeth?
Brushing your teeth with baking soda. Is it harmful?
can be used as a tooth whitening agent. This method has gained many supporters thanks to its fast results – even after the first use. This method works because of the abrasive properties of baking soda. Whiter teeth after just one application are the result of a mechanical action, which may have negative effects on our enamel. In order to maintain the effect of white teeth, we repeat the procedure and fall into a vicious circle, the effects of which are felt in irritation and pain. By damaging our enamel, we reduce its resistance and expose our smile to a greater tendency to. It is also worth knowing that the enamel does not regenerate, so the consequences of violating it can end very negatively.
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How to brush your teeth with baking soda? There is one way
To brush your teeth with baking soda, you put baking soda on your toothbrush. When we mix baking soda with a little water, we get toothpaste. Using it will help in getting rid of tartar and a lot of discoloration. Soda does not have any whitening properties, it only has a mechanical effect.
Proper oral hygiene is the key to healthy and beautiful teeth
Adherence to the rules of maintaining proper oral hygiene is of great importance. It is enough to follow a few recommendations to maintain and.
- daily and regular oral hygiene: brushing your teeth at least 3 times a day,
- using a good mouthwash to eliminate residual plaque and bacteria,
- reducing the consumption of coffee and Coca-Cola, which are responsible for the greatest discoloration,
- exclusion of the use of stimulants such as cigarettes
Before you decide to use and apply one of the home teeth whitening methods, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the consequences and often irreversible side effects.
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Source: Gazeta
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