Often included in toothpaste products, baking soda may help whiten teeth, reduce plaque, and support oral hygiene. However, whether it's safe to use directly on your teeth is up for debate.

As the Strategist’s dental-hygiene expert, I’m constantly trying the latest oral-health products, from toothpaste to tongue scrapers. Teeth-whitening ... that can stain a white T-shirt.

DEAR HELOISE: A wonderful way to clean stubborn coffee residue from pots, cups, and even your teeth is baking soda. Make a paste of baking soda and water, then rub it right off! Also, adding a ...

To whiten teeth, it's most important ... the dentist's office and the drugstore. Baking soda and peroxide are also common ingredients in whitening toothpaste. In a 2012 randomized clinical trial ...

Teeth whitening kits, gels, strips, and toothpaste can all be effective ways ... and avoid smoking to maintain white teeth. Many of us look in the mirror and wish for whiter teeth.

But do they really work? To find out, I talked to dentists, who broke down everything you need to know about whitening your teeth at home, including when (and if) you’ll see a visible difference ...

there's also another way to spruce them up - by using a paste of baking soda. Try mixing one spoon of the powder with the same measure of white vinegar and warm water, then apply the paste to the ...

Our product picks are editor-tested, expert-approved. We may earn a commission through links on our site. Why Trust Us? This should really go without saying, but for anyone who thinks wooden teeth ...

Wash it off after 10 minutes. Baking soda can help remove cloudiness from flower vases. Put 1-2 tablespoons in an empty vase, then add white vinegar and let it fizz. Use a toothbrush to remove any ...