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2025-02-28 10:15:32
So can a person apply baking soda on his teeth's once in a week or is every other day fine for plaque removal and stains??
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Hello Using baking soda on your teeth, might cause enamel erosion Please visit the dentist for the professional cleaning

Answered2025-03-02 08:03:14

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Plaque deposited (calculus) and Stains require a professional cleaning at the dental clinic. Avoid using Baking soda on the teeth as it can erode your enamel.
Next Steps
Please visit a dental clinic for cleaning.
Health Tips
Advised to visit every 6 months for the same.

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Occasional use is acceptable, but I wouldn’t recommend it because baking soda is highly abrasive and tends to gradually wear down the enamel layer.
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Visit nearby dentist and get the scaling done

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