Will Baking Soda Whiten My Teeth?

O'Fallon IL Cosmetic Dentistry

Baking soda is an age-old home remedy for yellowing teeth. But does it actually bleach the color of your teeth?

Dr. Sarah Thompson explains the facts…

How Baking Soda Whitens Teeth

Because of the small gritty pieces, baking soda is a natural abrasive. A lot of toothpastes contain baking soda to up their scrubbing power.

An abrasive is a material that buffs away stain. On teeth, this means that something like baking soda can help scrub off plaque and stain on the enamel surface.

However, you shouldn't get your hopes up that baking soda will magically bleach deeply stained teeth. This is because most stain settles into the microscopic pores within the enamel. The pieces of baking soda can't really fit in those pores to remove stain.

Baking soda can help whiten teeth by scrubbing away surface stain, but it doesn't actually bleach the color of your teeth.

Is Baking Soda Bad For Teeth?

Using baking soda is largely up to your personal choice and preference. Scrubbing too hard or using it too often, however, can wear away your enamel and cause irritation to your gums. It's important to consult with a dental professional like Dr. Thompson to make sure baking soda isn't causing damage to your smile.

Get Real Whitening Results

The most effective bleaching technique you could ever try would be professional in-office teeth whitening. This is the only way to get instant and powerful results. Professional bleaching uses strong gels that penetrate the enamel pores to lift embedded stain.

To find out which whitening options in O'Fallon are right for you, plan a visit with Dream Dentist.


Dream Dentist
1646 W U.S. 50
O'Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 726-2699