Can baking soda remove plaque?

Baking soda, commonly known as a dough starter, is a commonly used item in daily life and has many uses, such as removing grease, removing wrinkles and so on. Recently, it has been circulated online that baking soda can also remove dental plaque. Is this true? Most people don't quite understand this. In fact, baking soda can remove dental plaque because it is a small solid particle with an abrasive effect.

1. Baking soda can remove dental plaque

Because baking soda is a kind of fine solid particles with a grinding effect, it can remove some plaque on the teeth. Before brushing your teeth, add a little baking soda to the toothpaste. Brush your teeth slowly and carefully, and brush more frequently where there is more plaque. When you use baking soda to brush your teeth, plaque is removed without much effort.

2. Other benefits of baking soda

1. Remove grease; Pour the baking soda solution into the wash basin, dilute it with clean water, and use the diluted baking soda solution to clean the oily areas on your face. If your skin is prone to allergies, be careful not to use a solution that is too concentrated. Use your fingertips to massage your face while cleansing. Finally, wash it again with clean water, the oil will be gone and your face will become much drier.

2. Wrinkle removal: Use a smaller container, pour baking soda into the container, add a small amount of water, and mix the baking soda solution into a paste. First clean your face with clean water, then apply the baking soda paste evenly on the wrinkles. Do not apply it too thickly. After 10 minutes, wash it off with clean water.

3. Remove spots; spots are difficult to eradicate. Using baking soda to wash frequently will make the spots lighter, and long-term use will achieve the effect of removing spots. Pour a basin of warm water and wet your face first. Pour a small amount of baking soda solution into the palm of your hand and rub it with both hands. Then wash your face gently with your hands. Rub for a while and rinse the baking soda solution with clean water.

4. Dark circles: Use a juicer to squeeze almond juice, add a small amount of baking soda to the almond juice, mix it into a paste, and set aside. Clean your face with clean water, then apply the prepared paste on your face and rub it for a while. Finally, just wash off the paste with clean water. Don’t wait until the paste is completely dry before washing it, as that will be harmful to the skin. Using this method can help eliminate dark circles.

5. Exfoliation: Pour baking soda into a basin of clean water and mix it evenly into a baking soda solution. Wash your face with a baking soda solution, and rub your cheeks in circular motions with your fingertips while washing. After rubbing for a while, the dead skin will slowly fade away.

6. Whitening: Before going to bed, take a basin of clean water. First spray the baking soda solution on your face. To avoid getting it in your eyes and mouth, close your eyes and mouth before spraying. Pat it gently with your hands a few times, then gently rub your face. Rinse with clean water and wipe dry with a damp towel. Washing your face frequently with a diluted baking soda solution has a certain whitening effect.

7. Dry skin: Pour a little baking soda into the palm of your hand, dip one hand in water and drop it on the baking soda, then mix the baking soda and water in the palm of your hand. Apply the prepared baking soda solution to your skin. After a while, rinse off the baking soda solution on your face with clean water. Using baking soda to wash your face can also prevent your skin from drying out.

8. Anti-acne: The formation of acne is related to whether the skin is cleansed thoroughly. Baking soda solution has a certain cleansing effect on the skin. Spray the baking soda solution onto your face and pat it gently with your hands. Rinse with clean water and wipe dry.

9. Hair care: Washing your hair regularly with baking soda can remove dandruff and prevent it from regenerating. First pour a basin of warm water and soak your hair with warm water. Pour shampoo on your hair and rub it with your hands. After washing, rinse off the shampoo with warm water in a basin. Take a small amount of baking soda solution, pour it on your hair and rub it with your hands. Allow the baking soda solution to remain on your hair for a few moments, then rinse it out with clean water and pat your hair dry.

10. To remove grease from hair, first moisten your hair with warm water, sprinkle an appropriate amount of baking soda on the palm of your hand, and apply it to the roots of your hair. Rub the surface of your hair with your fingertips. After a while, rinse the baking soda solution with clean water.

11. Prevent split ends; Insufficient nutrition of hair can cause split ends. Washing your hair with baking soda can promote nutrient absorption of the hair and prevent split ends. Pour the baking soda solution into warm water and soak your hair in the warm water for a while. Rub it gently with your hands and wash it off with clean water.

12. Brighten hair: Everyone wants black and shiny hair, and baking soda also has the magical effect of brightening hair. After wetting your hair with warm water, spray a little baking soda solution on the roots of your hair and gently massage with your hands. Just use warm water to remove the baking soda on the surface of your hair.

13. Remove hairspray; mix baking soda powder into a paste. When washing, use baking soda paste with shampoo. Scrub it repeatedly several times and then rinse it with clean water.