I am using baking soda and lemon for whitening my teeth is this method cause any bad effects?

Question

You will find many of such vedios in you tube. The do them to increase their rating a I feel or unknowingly or some thing else. But the truth is the citric acid which is in high concentration in lemon dissolves the mineral content of the tooth and the highly abrasive action of the baking soda removes the smoothed tooth material form the place. So hope you understand the truth behind it. It appers as if the yellowing of the tooth is removed temporarly but it abrades and dissolves the tooth 20 - 30 times faster than with that of normal tooth paste. Maintain good oral hygiene following good brushing techniques and flossing and consult your dentist for tooth whitening solutions. Take care of your teeth as a new year resolution. Immediately stop that habit and take flouride therapy. All the best dear.

M.Aditya Vardhan · Accepted Answer

You will find many of such vedios in you tube. The do them to increase their rating a I feel or unknowingly or some thing else. But the truth is the citric acid which is in high concentration in lemon dissolves the mineral content of the tooth and the highly abrasive action of the baking soda removes the smoothed tooth material form the place. So hope you understand the truth behind it. It appers as if the yellowing of the tooth is removed temporarly but it abrades and dissolves the tooth 20 - 30 times faster than with that of normal tooth paste. Maintain good oral hygiene following good brushing techniques and flossing and consult your dentist for tooth whitening solutions. Take care of your teeth as a new year resolution. Immediately stop that habit and take flouride therapy. All the best dear.

Siddhartha Nath · Answer

Get proffessional whitening done by a dentist. U might damage your tooth.

Sunil Valecha · Answer

If used too frequently, it can erode the enamel of teeth and you may end up with sensitivity to cold and hot drinks & food items.

Nilesh Pawar · Answer

No.