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Long-term effects of using baking soda and peroxide as a dentifrice?
I'm having some gum problems (lychen planus) and my dentist had me brush with this for a couple of weeks, as well as rinsing with a topical steroid. I showed a lot of improvement, so he said I can go back to a mild natural toothpaste. The thing is, I kinda LIKE the baking soda and peroxide. No obnoxious flavors, easy to rinse, doesn't make me gag.
I looked about on the web, and while numerous sites espouse the tooth-whitening values of this combination, I can't find any that say if it is a good (or bad) idea to make it my regular oral hygiene regime.
2 Answers
- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
If you liked the peroxide-baking soda combination, it shouldn't hurt to make it part of your regular routine. I wouldn't suggest you use it all the time rather than a regular toothpaste, but once a day (with the regular toothpaste being used the other one or two times) should be all right. You might also consider a fluoride mouthwash in addition to brushing, especially if you're planning to use the peroxide-baking soda mixture some of the time.
- Brian MLv 51 decade ago
Goodbye tooth enamel. If your gums are in that bad a shape, invest in a sonicare toothbrush and use it morning and night, with the toothpaste containing Listerine. I've been doing it for a year. My teeth are in much better condition, and my gums are slowly healing up. Gargle with a Listerine chaser.