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Whiter teeth Baking soda with hydrogen peroxide

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I have been using baking soda with hydrogen peroxide for many years to whiten my teeth. I read an article by a progressive dentist long before they started including these ingredients in commercial toothpaste. He said the combination was especially effective in killing bacteria in the mouth and on the gums. Of course, don't swallow and rinse well. I usually follow up with a mouthwash like amber Listerine.

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listerine Comments By: anon I'm not sure that I would go through the trouble of cleaning my teeth and killing the bacteria only to gargle with an additive laden product like listerine.   Whiten teeth? Comments By: fairheld Can this hydrogen peroxide and baking soda whiten our teeth? TipKing Says: It would seem so.   hydrogen peroxide??? Comments By: Sensible This is a very dangerous method and is not advised!! Very silly young lady!!   Read the bottle... Comments By: Jess Read the bottle of Peroxide, it clearly says its safe to gargle a diluted amount, half water half peroxide. If it was so dangerous they wouldnt have people gargle peroxide in hospitals. As for Baking soda, anything and everything for your teeth have baking soda and peroxide in them, the key is dilute dilute dilute...   Scientific argument Comments By: Scientist absoloutely, Hydrogen peroxide is safe in dilute forms. that is why it can be used in medicine instead of benzyne peroxide. the more concentrated form would be dangerous, as it is a strong oxidising agent. if the article said you could use it, then there is no reason to doubt it.   To eager to believe ..Re ..labels Comments By: CeltRaider Dont believe everything you read. Just because you wont need to be instantly rushed to hospital, doesn't mean its safe for your body. Man (science) doesn't know all there is to know and never will. Arrogance is all Man can master when science is used, for he doesn't look to the wholeness of things. Just parts. Aboriginal people had clean teeth without brushing. I'de sooner look to them then to trust someone that is after economical gain. Raw foods (meat if eaten, cooked fast, still chewy) and unpolluted (with chemicals) water seems to be their methods. And don't look to contact period aboriginals either ... their rotting teeth is attributed to sugar and white flour and their spirits being opressed. I'de stick to plain baking soda, if you must add something to your brush besides water. Oh and eat mint and parsley :)   Why Not? I mean, if it works... Comments By: Kay Peroxide and baking soda works very well. My teeth were very noticably whiter whitin days when I used these two products. I recommed them to everyone who needs a beautiful smile. I mean, if they work for ya'....   Aboriginals? Comments By: Be educated Regarding aboriginals having better teeth than people's today, give me a break. Were do you get your info? Certainly not dental records written on papyrus. Second, aboriginal people rarely lived beyond age 40. What I believe is that our teeth, like aboriginal people themselves, are designed by evolution to last about 40 years. That some people still have a descent mouth into older age is a tribute to modern thougth and tools.   peroxide-glyoxide...it's all good Comments By: the lone star lady makes sense to me. When I started using that OralB absorbant floss and rubbing it in glyoxide to help my gums fight bacteria due to dental work - I found my teeth so much whiter - just by flossing...and the dentist is amazed at how healthy my gums are. I would imagine the baking soda will help fight acid from forming rapidly. I am going to try it.   Kablah, Jesus is Lord! Comments By: tice Regarding the aboriginals, most of them you see in pictures are only like 20, and don't eat Twinkee or drink Coke. Plus they have the super duper benefit of living to 21, adding an additional incentive. If you want to help your teeth, do this: 1) Use Hydrogen Peroxide sparingly, don't get overzealous 2) Brush every day, and use soft bristles if your gums bleed easily 3) I believe every dentist will thank me for saying this, floss! floss! floss! It only takes 30 seconds and can do wonders, plus your brush can't clean there, and whatever you remove while brushing, the breeding ground in between your teeth can give you a rotten taste when you wake up. Anything you kill while brushing can be replaced by the bacteria in between your teeth overnight (to an extent, of course)   Ouch! Comments By: gem01 I recently had my teeth whitened at my dentists office and it hurt like... It felt like little needles poking through my enamel into the nerves of my teeth. They used pure hydrogen peroxide. I did have great results, but I would only advise doing it under the care of a licensed dentist. The assistant got some on my inner lip and it still burns like crazy, 3 days later, but do what you'd like...   on sale at the dentist Comments By: penny forum I have just started using a product supplied by my dentist which contains hydrogen peroxide. It's contained in a polymer and paints on like using nail varnish. Already I can see a difference after only 2 applications (the bottle is sufficient for 14 days @ 2 applications per day.) It's already making the stains left from smoking lighter, and I feel happier to smile! It cost me £15 in the UK and at the end of the 14 days I will buy another to keep up the whiteness using it just once or twice a week.   What the Comments By: sheepstar hi penny i dont suppose you know what the stuff you got from your dentist was called sounds pretty good   Think about it... Comments By: Wisdom_is_Prudent Sure, its true, these will whiten your teeth, but they are ABRASIVE as well. If you want to trade whiter teeth for wearing down your enamel, go for it, but don't blame me when you're 60 years old and can no longer eat normal foods because your teeth are too sensitive...They are alright on occasion, but I would NOT suggest using them everyday. As for teeth being designed "by evolution" (as you say) to last 40 years, thats just ridiculous! How do you think people in Ancient Rome lived past their forties? None of them brushed their teeth either, and while it was gross, yes, they still had teeth into their old age. How about Queen Elizabeth? People in her time rarely bathed and believed brushing your teeth exposed you to "evil spirits". Pretty sure most of them lasted past the age of forty without the help of all our "modern technology". The truth is, with more modern technology, more diseases and plagues come as well. Obesity stems from overabundance of food. We constantly consume tons of chemicals, pesticides, and other toxins. Cancer and other diseases are way more common now than in years past. Is that the kind of example you would attribute to modern technology? I certainly don't think so...   24 years Comments By: Shelley Wagner I had a dentist tell me to brush before bed using soda and peroxide. I have not developed gum disorders, receding gums, nor have I had a cavity. I do not use any commercial products on my teeth any more. Tooth paste and commercial mouth rinses, leave a coating on your teeth. This coating stops the nightly renewel of enamel so that your teeth eventual require more dental remedies to correct the problems.   Dentist Recommended Comments By: Heather A dentist recommended this to me many years ago for heathlier gums. And it also has the added benifit of whitening.   i have heard this peroxide and baking soda work but Comments By: anon I met a person 10 days ago who had the whitest most bueatiful teeth I have ever seen on a person and I eagerly inquired if she had ever had her teeth professionaly whitend or what her tip was as I used to be a smoker for 10 years. She told me that her secret was hydrogen peroxide and baking soda every day. I would like to believe this but her teeth were too perfectly white and she was about 49 years old. She swears by this stuff but I am still weary of side effects and any long term damage that may come from such proceedings. Can anyone shed some light on the issue before I decide to try it.   Good tip. Comments By: Lauren I am constantly asked how I keep my teeth so white. When I tell them I rinse with hydrogen peroxide they all seem skeptical. I just rinse with it first thing in the morning, before brushing and before eating anything that can scratch the interior of the mouth or gums. Otherwise, you will have some stinging. I've been using this technique for over 15 years along with regular flossing. My dentist always comments on the excellent condition of my teeth.   Where what to buy for Peroxide Comments By: Gav I would like to give this a go but dont know what stuff to buy. All i can find for pure peroxide is the hair "cream" TipKing says: You need to ask for 'hydrogen peroxide' at a chemists, pharmacy   Works great! Comments By: Stephanie I just brushed with a hydrogen peroxide capful of baking soda and just enough peroxide to make it thick like paste.. I brushed for 2 minutes, rinsed well, then brushed with toothpaste. Would you believe my mouth never felt so clean and my teeth look brighter! After only one use, 5 mins ago. Im gonna do this everyday!   Whitening and flossing Comments By: sarah You people that are freaking out because of this post are rediculous. All that's being said is that this method of tooth whitening is effective. Who gives a ... if aboriginees lived for 20, 40, or even 400 years? I don't think anyone in here does. So just leave your rediculous comments on another board. This method has worked for me and my husband. And it's a lot cheaper than strips or paste you buy off the shelf. Now, if your dentist recommends something for you, of course that would always be the best thing for you to use. And for all of you that said to floss, good on you. That is definately the key to good oral hygeine!   someone needs to do some research Comments By: curious learning questioner Enamel rebuilds itself, in a process called dental remineralization. So garbage about ABRASIVES doesn't mean anything. Enamel is constantly demineralizing and remineralizing. For remineralization to occur a balanced PH is required in the mouth. Bacteria such as Streptococcus Mutans build up around the base of the teeth and on the tongue and digest starches and sugars and release acids which upset the PH balance and cause demineralization around where they have built up. There is nothing wrong with baking soda and hydrogen peroxide.   It works! Comments By: shelly yeah.I've tried using these two stuffs and they did brighten my teeth!   Strenght of the hydrogen peroxide? Comments By: JamyLogie Here at home we've got some kind of deluted version of hydrogen peroxide, it's only 3%. Was that the kind of hydrogen peroxide you were talking about or is it pure hydrogen peroxide which im not even sure of it's existence. Thanks in advance.   hydrogen peroxides Comments By: peter Is 3% of hydrogen peroxides is strong for tooth whithening?. thanks   Love it Comments By: Lizzie I've tried teeth whitening solutions i bought (which were quite expensive) from my dentist. They did not work for me. I followed the directions...to a T. I just recently tried baking soda with hydrogen peroxide and brushed my teeth. It did not hurt my gums (or make them red) or make my teeth sensitive like the stuff i got from the dentist. I can notice a difference and i will continue to use the baking soda and hydrogen peroxide. I don't really care what the effects are in the long run, lol (as i tried a chemical solution from the dentists office!) as long as my teeth are white. And they are. I am happy. My smile is important to me, and this method helps. Thanks guys. And good luck to those just starting. :o) smile on   what percentage of peroxcide should i use Comments By: lilmo can u tell me what percentage is safe to use on my teeth thanks   Baking Soda-Peroxide+Listerine=Pointless Comments By: Jeremy Maddux Alcohol has been proven to make oral problems EVEN worse. It makes more sense to gargle with a baking soda-peroxide rinse. Here's a recipe for a rinse that I use every morning and night: 1 tablespoon of baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide solution 1/2 cup water It's not the most pleasant-tasting rinse, but it'll leave your mouth feeling clean. Add mint oil, if you wish.   oh my god Comments By: beiblade just put on some mud on your teeth for a few minute then rinse   It doesn't have side effects?? Comments By: Aaron cuz i need this for my project in science :)   Works!!! Comments By: Devon I used this method for 4 days and i seen a difference in my teeth. From what ive read so far, its very safe to me and others.   strength Comments By: J. Michael Anders Use a 3% hydrogen peroxide for your teeth; this is a safe concentration for oral use. Stronger concentrations can be very dangerous if you aren't very careful with dilution and use; accidents can happen. It is an amazing substance if you research its properties carefully. Good luck...   It works...for real! Comments By: Mariposa I am a coffee drinker so I need to go to the dentist to whiten my teeth and I always get frustrated...so one day I tired baking soda with hydrogen peroxide (10 volumes or 3%) and it made wonders! I did it everyday for a week, then twice a week and now once a week...and it is just giving me wonderful results! My brother is a chemist and he told me it is safe...my dentist (who is awesome!) told me it is fine...and have asked so many people...and all of them approved. I am just doing it once a week now as my teeth are really fine...and so time for moderation... People who are curios should try it...and get the feel themselves!   Started doing this,works,but need help. Comments By: Mike So ive started doing this like couple days ago,looks like teeth are actually little whiter than before and looks little fresher and shiner than before,but can anyone explain how to properly prepare baking soda and hydorgen peroxide on tooth brush? For example right now i put some baking soda on tip of the toothbrush and then drop like 3 drops on baking soda,but baking soda falls down from bristles to plastic part of toothbrush and completely shakes off when brushing,when brushing teeth it feels some of soda and peroxide but probably like 5% of what i put on toothbrush....so once again i repeat question,how to properly prepare all this thingie? maby mix soda with peroxide before putting on toothbrush and make it something like toothpaste so it wouldnt fall down? I was thinking about this but then I thought maby it will be too big concentration of baking soda and peroxide to teeth,anyway someone pls explain me,thank you   Go for it. Comments By: Victoria Ok everyone who says this is dangerous need to do your research. Yes, swallowing a large amount of hydrogen peroxide isnt safe. Duh! But im not going to be thirsty for it im just using it to whiten my teeth. In fact it is very safe to use this as a teeth whitening product. Ive even asked a friend of mine who is a dentist. I have been using this method for a while now and my teeth are pearl white.:] TipKing says: I agree. Infact expensive tooth whitening is done with hydrogen peroxide gel. 12%   hi i have just gave it a go Comments By: kevin creevy my mouth has white burns all over it is it worth the poain kev from liverpool   i'm with the sane majority here... Comments By: Rob 3% Hydrogen Peroxide is classed as food grade, and is therefore perfectly safe. I've experimented with slightly higher concentrations (my theory being saliva instantly begins diluting it), but stick with 3% to be safe. Mix with to a paste with baking soda prior to brushing, and only enough for each time as it dries out quickly. Use a little dish to prepare this, and then scoop it up onto the brush. I don't think you really need to brush much - just coat your teeth with the paste mix and then hold your mouth open and teeth bared (yeah it looks a bit stupid..) to allow the stain oxidization to take place. Do this for as long as you can be bothered (2 mins maybe). It will tingle whilst it's working, and might temporarily whiten your gums. Brush with regular paste afterwards, mouthwash etc.   dumb Comments By: fox using this method once a week is just harmless. looking at comments that doing this would destroy your teeth makes me laugh. the key is to not over do it, not to NOT believe in science.   I'mgonna try it Comments By: Lesley Iam going to give it ago tomorrow. I am going to use it in amouthwash HP 3 % and baking soda and water. I have receding gums so this looks like I could have better gums and whiter teeth   Seriously? Comments By: Corey Can we all get over ourselves with this evolution/god/hippie/conservative stuff? Just have your say. Will it hurt the teeth? Will it not? Does it work? Does it not? How often to use it? Or to use it at all? Just answer, that's all. No politics please. Get over yourselves!   What Now? Comments By: Goose Ok so I am planning to try the tablespoon of baking soda, 1 1/2 teaspoon hydrofen peroxide, and 1/2 cup of water recipe (sounds safe... i guess) but I want to no if there is anything that could go wrong??? Have any of you who have tried it ever had sensitivity in your teeth??? This sounds like a good idea but I also don't want to harm my teeth... thx   Be For Real! Comments By: Raini Aborigini folk still exist today, and yes they don't brush and yet they have extremely white teeth. First, know the facts.   Truth Comments By: Rickey I proved myself wrong. I smoke cigarettes and drink coffee, but my teeth are still white. hmm..   6% Comments By: johnny hey guys, tryed this yesterday with 6% from the chemist.. done it yesterday and today in the morning, already i can see a Massive notice in colour!!   What if??? Comments By: Ellen What if I have braces..... do you recomend it??   i love it Comments By: Ian have been using 6% HP with baking soda in gum shield thing morning and night for last 3 days and then rinsing with 50/50 peroxide/water. its just amazing i love it already. i had been becoming very conscious of my yellow teeth lately as i smoke and drink coffee and tea! now im just excited to see them in 2 week time. PS. To the dumbassses out there! There is no evidence whatsoever to suggest HP is bad for you enamel. its also great for fresh breath as it kills sulphur in your mouth which causes bad breath. and shut up with your prehistoic people crap. we couldnt give a toss if they clean their teeth with raw meat!   just using baking soda Comments By: peter hiya.i smoke ALOT and drink coffe like theres no 2morow.noticed stains on front of teeth and back.iam going to use JUST baking soda mixed with water to try and make a paste.then wash with that 4 10 mins then brush with normal tooth paste and see what happens.   Comments By: bren just started usuing 6percent.i just dip my toothbrush in the bottle of peroxide and then dip it in the baking soda and brush.sssimple...cant believe i havent been doing this 15 years ago   lol @ dumbies Comments By: Buddy Verbatim from Walgreens Hydrogen Peroxide 3% bottle label: "Oral debriding agent; Use as a Gargle or Rinse; Directions: mix with an equal amount of water, swish around in the mouth over the affected area at least 1 minute and then spit out, use up to 4 times daily after meals and at bedtime or as directed by a dentist or doctor." I mean come on. God gave us eyes, language, and the ability to read for a reason......   Science Comments By: Bobby This is a great idea but just a small correction... it does not kill sulfur since sulfur was never alive to begin with. Hydrogen peroxide simply kills the bacteria in your mouth which causes the bad smell.   Good job Comments By: Joshua Pham Also, for those who are saying that it's not good to use hydrogen peroxide, this is for you: Hyrdrogen peroxide is not poisonous, it just kills bacteria. If you put hydrogen peroxide in your mouth, it will kill the bacteria in your mouth. If you swallow it, it doesn't poison you. Rather, it kills all the bacteria in your stomach and intestines, the good bacteria. So it's not bad to wash your mouth out with hydrogen peroxide. Look up information and become educated before you attempt to corrupt the minds of others with your false information. :D   seems to be working Comments By: Gabs I have been using it for a few days now with no problems... I will continue use and see how it goes. It makes my mouth feel ultra clean!   Soda and blackheads Comments By: Rose Would it work on blackheads? Has anyome tried it? Did it work?   How to brush the right way with soda Comments By: Larry Put baking soda in a small covered bowl. Dip tooth brush into water from faucet. Dip bristles of brush into soda and build up a good dose of soda. brush lightly, and let soda stay in mouth letting the soda do its work. Rinse mouth. Take small sip of Peroxide from bottle (3%) and swoosh around teeth. Purpose of all of this is for the soda to disolve the acid in your mouth and gums. The Peroxide is to oxygenate below the gums. As Peroxide does it works it produces oxygen. Barceria cannot live in Oxygen, only in carbon dioxide. Result a clean mouth and superior gums. The side effect is a whiter smile.   YES, YES, YES AND YES AGAIN~! Comments By: Celene Mixing hydrogen peroxide and baking soda will whiten your teeth. You can rinse you mouth with hydrogen peroxide right out of the bottle every day..It will not harm you. And will whiten your teeth used alone. Soda could be a little abrasive so I would use it only once or twice a week. Do not swallow the peroxide, Rinse it out.. It will actually give you healthier gums.   GOOOOOODD Comments By: Anon you can use the hydrogen peroxide everyday it states that on the bottle :D but it also says that with CONSTANT use it MAY cause swelling of the tounge but i use it every day only when i go to bed and i havnt had that ... but thought i would warn you ......... its a 3% volume btw   Baking Soda/Hydrogen peroxide Comments By: whitetooth Using baking soda and hydrogen peroxide is a great way to clean and whiten teeth. The peroxide kills bacteria while the baking soda whitens teeth.   Safety of peroxide Comments By: whitetooth For anyone who is saying peroxide will hurt you, you're wrong... In it's diluted form (Only about 3% hydrogen peroxide) it's totally safe.   It hurt like heck! Comments By: Perth WA I tried this for the first time last evening. Mixed 2 teaspoons Baking Soda and one teaspoon 6% (that's the only one at the pharmacy) hydrogen peroxide. Covered my toothbrush in the paste and brushed fairly gently and quickly. It immediately felt like my mouth was on fire and I swilled water like mad to get rid of the paste. Yes, my teeth were whiter but I am too scared to do it again for fear of burning my gums.   Very bad idea Comments By: JD Hydrogen peroxide should never be used as a mouthwash as it can cause mucosal abnormalities. Your mouth can become dry. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8247815   hydrogen peroxide&baking soda Comments By: mike make sure you use food grade hydrogen peroxide and aluminum free baking soda. make sure the hydrogen peroxide is diluted to 3% and this stuff apparently works wonders to keeping the bad bacteria that eat at your teeth and cause the holes gone. if i only would have known about this years ago i could have prevented some of the damage done to my teeth. Live and learn   some of you seem to be confusing Comments By: theresa hair peroxide versus food grade hydrogen peroxide. I had a teacher in junior high health who was 90 years old. She had taught my dad in school. She had all her teeth and no cavities. She said it was due to using peroxide diluted daily. No receding gums either. Many dentists have recommended a paste of soda and peroxide on receding gums. It DOES help. Cheaper than the products they sell you for this which do not work as well.   kill bacteria?? Comments By: anon I heard that the combo of baking soda and peroxide also kills infection inside the gums, anyone know if it's true???   Breath freshener Comments By: Dennis Better yet, mix the peroxide with water and toothpaste and use as mouthwash, obviating the need to buy some. It kills one source of bad breath, bacteria, and freshens the breath.