Does Adding Baking Soda to Food Become Dangerous?

A box of baking soda can be found in the cabinets of most cooks. Sodium bicarbonate, the ingredient in baking soda, is safe enough for most people to ingest a few times a day as an antacid, but like any substance, it can have its problems if not used correctly.

Marcia Frost
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Is a Baking Soda Rinse Good for the Teeth?

Before high-tech whitening and fluoride toothpastes were part of the American manufacturing scene, people brushed and rinsed with baking soda or a combination of baking soda and salt. Because baking soda is an abrasive material, you may be concerned that rinsing with baking soda could damage your teeth.

Rachel Nall
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Baking Soda & Heart Treatments

Sodium bicarbonate, which is sold in stores in the U.S. as baking soda, is used for cooking and medicinal purposes. Often, the amount used in cooking is just a teaspoon or so divided among many servings so it doesn’t have much effect on the body.

Marcia Frost
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Can Brushing Teeth With Baking Soda and Peroxide Kill Germs That Cause Cavities?

The wide variety of toothpastes on the market can make it a challenge to choose the best one for cavity protection. Before the development of the commercial toothpaste industry, people used a homemade baking soda paste to brush their teeth.

Stephanie Mitchell
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How to Brush Teeth Without Tooth Paste or Baking Soda

Proper oral hygiene is essential to the health of your gums and teeth, which includes brushing your teeth. Your typical store-bought or commercial toothpaste contains a number of artificial flavorings, chemicals, sweeteners and preservatives.

Michelle Zehr
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