teeth whitening?

is using baking soda to whiten your teeth bad for your teeth?
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NOOOO!!!! Baking soda directly on your teeth will weaken and break down the enamel. Some products, like arm & hammer, have very small amounts of baking soda which is not very harmful becuase it is in a small dose. If you cannot afford to get your teeth professionally whitened, use any over the counter product like Crest white strips. Do not use these products for longer than indicated on the box. Small amounts of bleaching product is ok for teeth, but too much will break down the enamel of your teeth and cause sensitivity. Just make sure to use a toothpaste with fluoride in it to help fight any sensitivity and cavities. Fluoride naturally occurs in the enamel of our teeth, bleaching and acidic foods cause it to break down and wear away our enamel. So please heed my advice for a beautiful smile! (Don't forget to floss!!!)
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