Medically reviewed by Brian T. Luong, DMD Key Takeaways Brushing with baking soda is safe and has low abrasiveness for teeth. Baking soda can help whiten teeth and reduce plaque at a low cost.

Brushing our teeth is so deeply ingrained in us that we don’t even think about it usually. You put toothpaste on, brush your teeth for around two minutes, rinse and go on with your day. But, umm, that ...

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