Teeth Whitening?

Is it safe to whiten teeth at home by brushing with a mixture of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide ? How effective if at all is it ?
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Personally, I wouldn't use any non-dental products on my teeth, at least not medical products. Baking soda is excellent for brushing your teeth, and because it is a white product, at least it won't hurt. I don't know about the peroxide. Be aware, also, that all tooth whitening products are in effect scraping layers off your teeth. While this is permissible to some degree, it is best not to do it over and over or you will actually deteriorate your own teeth. It may look good for awhile but is destructive in the long run. Personally, I use Arm & Hammer toothepaste with extra whitening. It's not drastic, it requires no other effort, and it's relatively healthy.
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