7 Powerful Benefits of Baking Soda for Your Hair, Skin, and Body

2. Freshens Breath and Whitens Teeth

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Baking soda is excellent for oral care. Research shows toothpaste with baking soda removes plaque and whitens better than toothpaste without it. You do not need a special paste to benefit. Dip your toothbrush in a water and baking soda mix before brushing. It also makes a great mouthwash thanks to its antibacterial and antimicrobial action. Use half a glass of water with a teaspoon of baking soda, swish, and spit like regular mouthwash. This helps clean hard-to-reach spots around and between teeth.