{"id":934,"date":"2010-02-22T07:38:15","date_gmt":"2010-02-22T15:38:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.todayifoundout.com\/?p=934"},"modified":"2015-10-16T22:05:01","modified_gmt":"2015-10-17T05:05:01","slug":"baking-soda-makes-a-good-cheap-teeth-whitener","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.todayifoundout.com\/index.php\/2010\/02\/baking-soda-makes-a-good-cheap-teeth-whitener\/","title":{"rendered":"Baking Soda Makes a Good Cheap Teeth Whitener"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Today I found out<\/a> that baking soda makes a good teeth whitener.\u00a0\u00a0 Specifically it works by breaking down stains in your teeth caused by such things as dark sodas, wine, smoking, coffee, etc.<\/p>\n

Baking soda, also known as sodium bicarbonate, when dissolved in water gives off free radicals which penetrate the surface of your enamel, combining with the stains in your teeth, and breaking carbon double bonds, thus helping to remove the stains.\u00a0\u00a0 So in effect, it whitens by getting rid of the stains, rather than many commercial whiteners which more or less just try to bleach your teeth white.<\/p>\n

In order to brush your teeth with baking soda, just mix some baking soda in with a small amount of water to create a nice thick paste and brush it on to your teeth.\u00a0 Now let it sit for four or five minutes, then brush again and rinse.<\/p>\n

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It should be noted that baking soda should not be used too frequently due to the fact that it can also corrode the enamel in your teeth over time if used too often.\u00a0 As such, it should not be used more than four or five times a month as a teeth whitener.<\/p>\n

Baking Soda Facts:<\/p>\n