Can I brush with baking soda every day?

You can, though a dissolved rinse is gentler than brushing with dry crystals. If you do brush with it, use a light hand — the abrasivity is low, but technique matters more than the material.

Does baking soda kill good bacteria too?

Less than antiseptic rinses do. Baking soda works mainly by changing pH rather than killing organisms outright, which is a gentler intervention for your oral microbiome.

Will baking soda whiten my teeth?

It removes surface stains, so teeth often look brighter. It won't change the underlying colour of your teeth, and any product promising that from baking soda alone is overselling.

Is baking soda better than fluoride?

They do different jobs and work well together. Fluoride makes enamel more resistant to acid. Baking soda reduces the acid it has to resist.

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Baking Soda for Oral Health: What the Research Actually Shows

Dr. V Mourmoutis

Apr 8

7 min read

Updated: Oct 21