Cleaning teeth with soda - advantages and disadvantages

Cleaning teeth with soda is a popular and affordable procedure for the prevention of inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity, the formation of calculus with the effect of purification and lightening of the teeth.

The popularity of cleaning teeth with soda is associated with achieving the desired result even after one application.

The positive side of cleaning teeth with soda:

• price accessibility,
• achieve the desired result in a short time,
• a procedure that can be carried out at home,
• also the use of a solution of soda in the form of rinses has an antiseptic effect in stomatitis and inflammatory diseases of the mouth (a weak solution of soda - one teaspoon per glass of warm water).

It is not recommended to use soda to clean and brighten teeth more than once a week. And it is best to use a soda brush once a month. Prolonged and frequent use of soda adversely affects the condition of the enamel of the teeth and the oral mucosa.

Disadvantages of cleaning teeth with soda:

• soda can have an irritating effect on the oral mucosa,
• it is possible to develop an allergic reaction to soda in the form of rashes in the mouth and around it,
• soda has a superficial and short-term effect,
• contributes to the thinning of the enamel, which increases the sensitivity of the teeth to the action of chemical and thermal stimuli (cold, hot, sour),
• possibly the occurrence of bleeding gums.

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Cleaning teeth with baking soda

Cleaning of teeth with baking soda at home is carried out with the help of a saturated solution of soda or in its pure form (powdery). A saturated solution of soda is considered ready for use when a subsequent batch of soda is no longer soluble in water. To clean teeth with this solution, a toothbrush, a cotton wool or gauze swab that fits in the prepared solution and brushing the teeth with gentle movements is suitable.

In the case where soda is used in a powdered form, the brush or gauze used for cleaning the teeth should be soaked in water. Brush the teeth between the teeth from the outside and inside, especially paying attention to the molars (more deeply located), because there is the most accumulated plaque. Such brushing of teeth:

• tooth-preserving, because it neutralizes all acid, located in the interdental spaces and removes plaque,
• bleaching, tk. Interdental spaces are cleaned.

In order to eliminate the not very pleasant taste of soda, it can be mixed with toothpaste.

How does soda work? Soda is a weak alkali, and a plaque on the teeth has in its composition acid and alkali is simply necessary to neutralize this acid. Also, solid grains of soda, due to their abrasive properties, mechanically clean the surface of the tooth plaque together with a small layer of enamel. Due to this, the effect of cleaning and lightening of the teeth is achieved. But you should know that some people have a yellowish shade of teeth from nature, and to achieve whiteness with soda, frequent use is not necessary.

The use of soda for cleaning teeth is contraindicated:

• in cases of weak and sensitive tooth enamel to chemical and thermal stimuli,
• children,
• with allergic reactions to soda.

Thus, the reasonable use of soda for cleaning your teeth will not only provide you with a beautiful smile, but also prevent undesirable consequences from using soda.

Cleaning teeth with soda and peroxide

Cleaning the teeth with soda and peroxide is more aggressive than cleaning the teeth with these drugs separately; there is a double action - abrasive, alkaline action of soda and oxidizing action of hydrogen peroxide.

• To prepare a mixture for cleaning teeth, you need to mix three percent hydrogen peroxide with soda to a mushy state. The resulting mixture of an ear (cotton bud) is gently applied to the surface of the teeth, avoiding application to the gums. Hold a few minutes, rinse the mouth with water and brush your teeth with a toothpaste containing fluoride. With a toothbrush, it is not recommended to apply such a mixture; this is a very aggressive whitening and effect on the mucosa of the gums.
• You can make a paste with lemon: mix a teaspoonful of soda with hydrogen peroxide (ten to twenty drops) and add a lemon (a couple of drops). The prepared paste is applied to the teeth and the gum with a cotton swab for a few minutes, then removed with a dry fleece. For fifteen minutes the mouth does not rinse, do not drink or eat.

Features of the application of cleaning teeth with soda and peroxide.

• Do not use in children.
• It is not recommended to use this mixture if there are large ulcers and wounds in the oral cavity.
• Do not use hydrogen peroxide more than 3%; high concentrations can cause burns.
• Before applying such a mixture, it is desirable to conduct a skin test for the occurrence of a possible allergic reaction.
• It is better to use fresh hydrogen peroxide, t. Long-term storage, especially in a non-hermetically sealed vial, is accompanied by a decrease in its active properties.
• In case of discomfort, redness and burning, the procedure should be immediately stopped and rinse the mouth with cool water.

Reviews about cleaning teeth with soda

Reviews about tooth cleaning soda variety. In the absence of contraindications, the correct technique of cleaning teeth and performing the procedure once a month (but not more often than once a week), positive responses are noted - teeth are whitened, the enamel is not damaged and a beautiful sparkling smile is obtained. If contraindications are not taken into account, often cleaning teeth with soda (2 or more times a week), then enamel and gum are significantly damaged, which is accompanied by negative reviews and:

• the occurrence of inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity,
• the emergence of wounds, ulcers and allergic diseases,
• bleeding gums,
• arises or is aggravated by the sensitivity of the teeth to irritants - chemical and thermal.

Reasonable and proper use of soda for cleaning your teeth will give you health and a beautiful smile.