How to brush teeth using baking soda
Baking soda can be mildly abrasive, so use a fluoride toothpaste for routine brushing and do not scrub teeth with dry powder.
How can baking soda be used without harming teeth?
Baking soda can be mildly abrasive, so use a fluoride toothpaste for routine brushing and do not scrub teeth with dry powder.
What can baking soda do to surface deposits?
Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate, a mild alkaline powder that can loosen some surface deposits but does not replace fluoride toothpaste.
What should you use for routine toothbrushing?
For routine brushing, use fluoride toothpaste and a soft brush. If a dentist suggests a bicarbonate product, follow its label and use gentle short strokes.
When should stains or sensitivity be checked by a dentist?
See a dentist for persistent stains, sensitivity, cavities, or enamel wear. A professional can distinguish surface stain from decay or enamel loss.
What should you ask about a change in tooth colour?
Ask whether the colour change is stain, decay, fluorosis, or enamel loss, and which toothpaste fits your teeth.
Frequently asked questions
Could this need treatment rather than home care?
See a dentist for persistent stains, sensitivity, cavities, or enamel wear.
What should I ask at an appointment?
Ask whether the colour change is stain, decay, fluorosis, or enamel loss, and which toothpaste fits your teeth.
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This page is patient education, not medical advice, and cannot replace an examination. Anything urgent — facial swelling, trauma, uncontrolled bleeding or severe pain — needs a dentist or emergency care now.