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Originally Posted by louieann34
Hi,
Does hydrogen peroxide, baking soda and lemon juice really help whitens the teeth? I was just wondering because I also want to have my teeth to be white.
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Brushing with a baking soda paste, a mild abrasive will assist in removing superficial staining.
Gargling and swishing with a solution of 50/50 hydrogen peroxide and water will help to whiten teeth over time. It will also assist in keeping your mouth healthier.
Lemon juice will whiten but because of the acidity causes tooth sensitivity and weaken the enamel for some people.
A better use for lemon juice is to drink as a warm drink, ½ lemon squeezed into a cup of hot water in the am is detoxifying to your liver! Sip the drink through a straw to prevent contact with your teeth.
I refrain from using ‘whitening’ toothpastes as they are very abrasive and damaging to teeth enamel over time. Especially if one is an “an aggressive tooth brusher” like I am. I use a soft toothbrush, sometimes a child’s toothbrush because of that.