You will find Baking Soda in a lot of over the counter whitening toothpastes, the reason being is that it has a very good whitening element, and people have been brushing their teeth with baking soda for some time. Baking Soda is not only good at removing stains; it also helps to kill bacteria which causes plaque and in turn can harm tooth enamel.
You need to be careful when brushing your teeth with Baking Soda as it can irritate your gums, when used every day, so when using as a tooth whitener try not to use too much pressure.
Some people when using baking soda as a whitening tooth paste add salt. By adding salt you will make it more abrasive for your teeth and gums.
Baking soda is easily obtained and probably one of the most successful and easy ways to aid in whitening teeth.
