21/12/2021
Many people who dream of improving their appearance with minimal cost resort to folk remedies.
One of the inexpensive, but effective options for inexpensively whitening teeth, as well as getting rid of some diseases of the oral cavity, is baking soda.
Basic rules for whitening teeth with soda
Self-whitening teeth at home, it is worth considering several important principles in order to avoid negative consequences:
The constant use of soda can cause the destruction of tooth enamel, therefore, after a course of procedures that lasted for a month, you need to take a break for six months.
You should consult with your doctor to find out the cause of the darkening of the tooth enamel. If the problem is related to diseases of the internal organs, the use of baking soda will not give the desired effect.
Before starting the course, you need to prepare the enamel as much as possible, strengthening it. Eat foods high in calcium and fluoride (milk, cheese, nuts and apples, fresh cucumbers and carrots) for several weeks.
To ensure effective whitening of tooth enamel, adhere to the following scheme:
Prepare a soda solution from 2 teaspoons of baking soda and 100 ml of warm water.
The toothbrush is dipped into the resulting solution, after which the teeth are brushed.
Soda is not a complete substitute for toothpaste, so cleaning with soda is done after brushing with toothpaste.
After the procedure, you should not eat food and water for an hour in order to get the maximum cleansing, disinfecting and restoring result.
There are many other recipes for teeth whitening with soda, which involve the use of additional ingredients - salt, lemon juice, hydrogen peroxide, to enhance and accelerate the effect.
Advantages and disadvantages of teeth whitening with soda
Tooth enamel, as a result of insufficient oral hygiene, frequent smoking or drinking coffee, begins to fade and loses its whiteness. The use of ordinary baking soda allows the enamel to return to its natural shade, to clean the teeth from plaque due to the presence of abrasive particles. Soda has antiseptic properties, therefore, simultaneously with teeth whitening, you can fight gum disease, as well as remove bad breath. The obvious advantage of using baking soda at home is the ability to achieve a quick effect at minimal cost.
In addition to significant advantages, there are also disadvantages that you need to know about before whitening your teeth with yourself:
The chemical composition of soda can cause allergic reactions, irritation of the oral mucosa.
If you brush your teeth with baking soda, the result will not last long.
Soda provides only light cleaning of the tooth enamel, while increasing the sensitivity of the teeth.
Rinsing your mouth with a soda solution
The use of a properly prepared soda solution will provide quick relief of toothache, as well as effective prevention of oral diseases. The standard recipe for gargling is to use 1 to 2 teaspoons of baking soda in 200 ml of warm water. With edema of the gums, periodontitis, flux, it is allowed to add salt and 1-2 drops of iodine to the solution. To achieve the effect, the soda solution must be held in the mouth for up to 30 seconds, avoiding active rinsing.
Baking soda is an inexpensive but effective remedy that, with the right approach, will allow you to whiten your teeth, as well as solve numerous problems of the oral cavity. But before starting prevention, you need to consult with a doctor who will tell you the most appropriate treatment options, depending on the nature of the problem.
