Learn how to Whiten your teeth with Baking Soda

The teeth is a very important part of our body that tells much about your personality. It also aids to radiate that pretty smile you are putting on. While some are visiting medical doctors to help whiten their teeth with all sort of procedures, a simple and less cost effective method is not far fetched for your use.
Baking soda has been recommended by medical personnel as an effective way of whitening your teeth and a part of long term oral health plan. Baking soda is commonly used in the kitchen for cooking
but it could also help in dislodging discoloration and stains from the teeth.

How to use Baking soda to brush the teeth effectively?
1. Wet your tooth-brush and dip into Baking Soda so that the powder will completely coat the toothbrush.
2. Brush for at least 2 mins and reach for all part of your teeth.
3. Rinse your teeth with water after brushing.
•It is normal to experience some tingling sensation after brushing.



Baking soda could also be used alongside your regular toothpaste.
1. Mix a considerably small amount of Baking Soda and toothpaste together to form paste.
2. Apply the paste to your toothbrush and brush for 2 minutes.
3. Rinse with water after brushing.

NB:
• Brushing with baking soda doesn’t kill bacteria in the mouth.
• If you are using braces, don’t use baking soda to brush your teeth as it will weaken the adhesive of your brace.
• Baking soda should not be substituted for regular toothpaste.
• Don’t scrub vigorously while using baking soda.
• Don’t use baking soda to brush more than once or twice weekly.

Now get your confidence back on by smiling and displaying those nice sets of dentition you’ve got.