Essential Concepts Baking soda can neutralize acids and remove some surface stains, but it does not replace fluoride toothpaste for cavity prevention. Use it only occasionally and gently, avoid acidic mixtures, and skip it if you have enamel wear, recession, dry mouth, braces, or sensitivity.
Hydrogen peroxide mouthwash may help reduce plaque, gingivitis, bad breath, and sore throat symptoms, but only when it is properly diluted and used briefly. Used too often or at the wrong strength, it can irritate or burn the mouth, damage enamel, and cause harm if swallowed.
Essential Concepts
3% only; dilute with water; rinse 30 to 60 seconds; spit out; do not swallow; ask a dentist before regular use.
A baking soda mouth rinse can help freshen breath, reduce plaque, and ease minor mouth irritation by lowering acidity in the mouth. Use it sparingly, since it should support, not replace, fluoride toothpaste and routine dental care.
Essential Concepts
Mix 1 teaspoon baking soda with 8 ounces water; rinse briefly; use only a few times weekly; ask a dentist if you have concerns.
