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dona9
dona9

Curious, has anyone tried brushing with baking soda and rinsing with salt water?

Just curious if it would help or hurt?

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  • trudy98661
    trudy98661 dona9

    Posted

    I use baking soda to brush & when my mouth isn't super sore; Biotene which heals with the dry mouth, flossing after eating & rinsing with salt water - you must rinse after salt water as any remaining salt will eat away at your tooth enamel.

    Good luck!

    • trudy98661
      trudy98661 dona9

      Posted

      No problem. Sometimes it feels like all we have is each other (boards, forums ...sharing with fellow sufferers of LP)

      Happy to help : )

    • cynthia59919
      cynthia59919 trudy98661

      Posted

      I bursh my teeth with a little baking soda mixed in organic coconut oil. The coconut oil help tone down the baking soda and it is somewhat soothing..
  • Froggy44
    Froggy44 dona9

    Posted

    I tried brushing teeth with baking soda. It's gross. I can't use any regular toothpaste as it burns bad. I use children's toothpaste. And the only one I can use is Crest Pro- Health Stages . In bubble gum flavor. Stay away from ANYTHING with mint!

    • penelope89280
      penelope89280 Froggy44

      Posted

      Yes I'd agree!  I use Sarakan toothpaste from the health shop and the Sarakan mouthwash (UK).  My dentist warned me to avoid any toothpastes with Sodium Laurel Sulphate, which many of them have. 

  • garbear
    garbear dona9

    Posted

    Has any one tried Hydrogen Peroxide to use for a mouth wash/rinse?

    Hydrogen Peroxide is helpful in cell repair and safe to use as a mouth rinse. The body uses hydrogen to direct cells where to go to fix injurys.

    In theory using Hydrogen Peroxide as a mouth wash should speed up the healing process of mouth sores and reduce reoccurrance.

    • Froggy44
      Froggy44 garbear

      Posted

      Yes .. in theory that sounds good. I'm a little nervous to try it. Is it ok to use it in the mouth? I just don't want to make it worse. Has anyone tried it?

    • Noni9
      Noni9 Froggy44

      Posted

      Just don't swallow.

      Lots of mouth washes have hydrogen peroxide in them.

      I think you just have to stay clear of products with sodium laurel sulfate.

    • garbear
      garbear Froggy44

      Posted

      Hi froggy, Yes it is safe to use in the mouth I would suggest if your going to try using Hydrogen Peroxide 03% I mix it 50/50 with water.

      I am currently using colgate peroxyl mouth wash and the main ingredient is Hydrogen Peroxide. I used plain Hydrogen Peroxide before I found the Colgate Peroxyl which works much better. Hope it helps you.

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