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rhouse30
Jan 21, 2008, 07:39 PM
I have been using baking powder to whiten my teeth.

It doesn't seem to be doing the job.

I use baking powder because some years ago, I got the impression that the whitening agents in toothpaste was harmful.

I don't know if that is still the case.

I want something to whiten my teeth (that is not considered harmful).

Any suggestions will help.

Thanks in advance.

twinkiedooter
Jan 21, 2008, 08:19 PM
Try Kiss My face Whitening Toothpaste made in Italy. It contains no fluoride or sodium lauryl sulfate. I get it at the health food store for about $6 a tube. Tube lasts forever and whitens my teeth great. Good stuff, used it for years now. They have a web site but never went on it. Kissmyface.com

rockerchick26
Jan 21, 2008, 08:23 PM
This might sound crazy, but I have heard of people using strawberries to whiten their teeth... I did a quick Google search for it and found this:
Whiten Your Teeth the Natural Way - Health.com (http://www.health.com/health/article/0,23414,1136070,00.html)
Its worth a try! If it doesn't work, you can at least eat what's left over!

KalFour
Jan 21, 2008, 08:36 PM
Baking powder does exactly the same thing as whitening agents in toothpaste. They wear away the outer coating on your teeth to reveal the whiter under-layer. If you want to whiten your teeth without wearing them down, you could try a whitening gel. I don't know how effective they are, but it could be worth a shot.
Also, do your teeth really need whitening? Baby teeth are naturally white, but adult teeth aren't. They could be a perfectly natural colour.

Kal