How to Whiten Teeth With Baking Soda

Steps

1. Get your toothbrush wet with water and dip it into baking soda. All of the bristles should be covered.
2. Brush your teeth for five minutes (spitting if necessary) two times a day.
3. Spit the baking soda toothpaste out and rinse your mouth clean.
4. Do not be alarmed if there is a tingling or burning feeling in your mouth. This is perfectly normal. See Warnings for what is not normal.

Tips

• After brushing your teeth, brush your tongue with your favorite toothpaste. Bad breath only comes from your teeth if you have food in them. Bacteria grows on your tongue and produces bad breath.
• An alternative method involves putting baking soda on the toothbrush and wetting it with a little bit of hydrogen peroxide (the cheap stuff you pour on cuts). It really does work!

Warnings

• Do not use this method too often as the abrasive can damage permanently the enamel of your teeth. There are some special toothpaste brands (often for smokers) which contain much gentler abrasives than baking soda. They can be used daily without any risk for the health of your teeth and help to remove not only tobacco stains but also stains from coffee, tea, and wine.