Baking soda and water for teeth

Baking soda mixed with water can clean some surface deposits, but it does not replace fluoride toothpaste or dental treatment.

Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate, a mildly abrasive alkaline powder. Its particles can help disturb loose surface debris, while the underlying tooth shade and any internal stain remain unchanged.

Use a soft brush and fluoride toothpaste as the main routine, with gentle pressure at the gum line. If you still choose a bicarbonate mixture, do not scrub aggressively, combine it with acids, or use it to treat tooth pain.

Book an examination for persistent staining, sensitivity, rough deposits, cavities, or bleeding gums. A hygienist can remove calculus, and a dentist can distinguish an external stain from enamel wear or a change inside the tooth.

Ask whether the colour is surface stain, thinning enamel, or intrinsic discoloration. Ask which toothpaste and professional cleaning method fit your enamel, restorations, and sensitivity.