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Baylie
Baylie asked in HealthDental · 5 years ago

Is diy teeth whitening (once a week) with baking soda and water or lemonjuice safe or is it really bad for your teeth?

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  • Sandy
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    Lemon juice is an ACID and will destroy the enamel on your teeth.

    You could try a paste of baking soda and water 1 or 2 times a week. You *might* be able to remove some slight surface stains, but it's nowhere close to the whitening that you are most likely looking for.

    Source(s): Orthodontic assistant with over 32 years of experience.
  • ?
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    Baking soda is an abrasive and will wear away the enamel

    Use a whitening toothpaste instead

  • dmliiii
    5 years ago

    I wouldn't do it personally if you want too whiten your teeth go to a professional

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    It could and likely will start to cause tooth sensitivity.

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