There are many reasons you may suddenly find yourself holding a box of baking soda, wondering if it will offer you the same benefits as professional teeth whitening. While we can’t say you won’t scrub a bit of surface discoloration away with it, we can most definitely say that it’s a dangerous plan, you won’t get the benefits you’re looking for, and you’ll wish you’d come to us instead. Ready to learn more? Consider the opinions of your cosmetic dentistry team for a safe approach to a brighter grin!
It’s A Surface Scrubber
First things first, you may have noticed we mentioned that you might be able to rid your smile of a bit of surface discoloration. That’s because baking soda won’t penetrate your teeth like professional teeth whitening will. So, you aren’t going to see much of a difference. It can scrub away some pigments from the day but not the stains that are causing the yellowed or dimmed appearance of your smile. (Note: You can accomplish this safely with your usual brush and paste).
Did We Mention It’s Dangerous?
All by itself, baking soda isn’t a big threat to you. However, when you’re scrubbing your teeth with it instead of coming in to talk with us about cosmetic dentistry options, you’re placing your oral health at risk. You know from general home care that you need to treat your smile delicately. When you scrub teeth with these harsh granules, you’re scraping them, you’re causing irritation, and you may end up causing some serious damage.
What You Should Remember
Sometimes your staining will most certainly require teeth whitening. However, sometimes you’ll need a different cosmetic dentistry treatment. So, rather than trying to sort out the details and reach for a quick (yet dangerous) fix, come see us and we will help.
Attain The Results You Want With Professional Cosmetic Dentistry
Remember that when you want a whiter smile or any other change, the best course of action is to visit us to learn more about your safe and effective options. Why not schedule a visit in Woodland Hills, CA, today at by calling Woodland Hills Dental Arts at (818) 347-5124? We also proudly welcome patients from Thousand Oaks, Westlake, Encino, Sherman Oaks, and all surrounding communities.