Baking soda is touted as the least expensive and safest tooth whitener available, but is this really true?

Some facts about baking soda:

• It is a chemical compound known as sodium bicarbonate
• It dissolves easily in water
• It can dissolve plaque and stains on the tooth surface by a chemical reaction
• It can’t remove “deep” stains, such as those caused by medication or genetics

Unlike baking soda, toothpaste provides the added protection of fluoride, which is known to be a cavity deterrent with proper dental hygiene. Toothpaste can also have a bleaching ingredient that will work as a whitening type of treatment.

With baking soda, the end result is that you might not have a “whiter smile”, probably only a “brighter smile”. Baking soda is also not recommended for daily use.

For the whitest smile, consider a professional teeth-whitening treatment. Wayzata Dental & SmileSpa offers several alternatives for whitening your teeth.

Call Wayzata Dental & SmileSpa at 952-473-4900 or use our request an appointment page online to arrange an appointment. We are conveniently located if you are in the Wayzata, Plymouth or Orono area for cosmetic dentistry and whitening treatments.

Many of us long for that dazzling white smile that appears on every TV show and magazine cover these days. Well, the magazine covers can be airbrushed, but to get a level of whiteness that you see on TV, you do need professional assistance.

Having your teeth professionally whitened assures you are not only using product safely, but also that the degree of “white” is really best suited for you. Your teeth have shades, including yellow and gray. What you ultimately want to achieve is a natural looking dazzling smile. Dr. McDowell can explain the whitening options available to you and what will also work best for your teeth and skin tones.

Wayzata Dental & SmileSpa is here to help you. Your care is a priority for us. To contact our clinic, please call 952-473-4900. We are conveniently located if you are in the Wayzata, Plymouth or Hamel area.

Dr. McDowell and Wayzata Dental & SmileSpa realize how important your teeth are to your smile. If a person isn’t happy with the appearance of their teeth that smile might be more of a frown.

We offer several alternatives to helping you improve your smile. Whitening, bonding, veneers and enamel shaping are for possibilities.  Each of these options has distinct applications and we will discuss them in separate blogs,

First on the list is whitening.  The DASH Whitening System offers you DAZZLING white smile in about an hour. DASH is a simple and quick option available to brighten and whiten your teeth when you want fast results.

Please call our office at 952-473-4900 or use the Request an Appointment link on our website to arrange for your DASH Whitening System SmileSpa appointment. Wayzata Dental & SmileSpa is conveniently located if you live in the Hamel, Plymouth, or Corcoran area.