Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Baking Soda?

Baking soda has been used to clean and whiten teeth and fight bad breath. Several dental products on the market use it as their main ingredient. but is it really good for your teeth?

Some say baking soda is too abrasive, and that it can erode the enamel on teeth if used for too long. But with so many products on the market containing it, someone must think baking soda is good for your teeth. But does the research support this theory?

Research has shown that baking soda is the least abrasive polishing agent when compared to the other common ones used in commercial toothpastes. It also is extremely soluble in water, making it gentle on enamel dentin and soft tissue. Baking soda has been proven to buffer the acid produced orally to help maintain the mouths neutral environment, after brushing.

2 comments:

Dental Clinic India said...

A variety of oral hygiene measures have been used since before recorded history.Indian medicine (Ayurveda) has used the neem tree (a.k.a. daatun) and its products to create toothbrushes and similar products for millennia. The end of a neem twig is chewed until it is soft and splayed, and it is then used to brush the teeth. In the Muslim world, the miswak, or siwak, made from a twig or root with antiseptic properties has been widely used since the Islamic Golden Age. Rubbing baking soda or chalk against the teeth was also common.And the use still continue..

Unknown said...

It takes a lot of effort if you wish to have a good set of teeth. It calls for discipline on your part as you need to observe oral hygiene habits consistently. A good set of clean teeth with healthy gums enhances your personality by boosting your confidence. Therefore, getting a brilliant smile can only come after following good oral hygiene techniques.
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