Hey everyone,
I recently saw a video about teeth whitening and maintaining oral health, and I wanted to ask if this method is actually safe or not.
The recipe shown in the video was:
- 1 tbsp baking soda
- 3 drops of 3% hydrogen peroxide
- 8 drops of water
Mix it into a paste and brush gently for around 2 minutes, about 3–4 times a week.
The guy in the video also suggested “oil pulling” with coconut oil:
- Swish coconut oil in your mouth for 10 minutes
- Then spit it out and rinse before brushing
I asked ChatGPT about it, and it said doing the baking soda + peroxide method too often could damage or wear down the enamel layer, and suggested doing it maximum once a week instead.
So now I’m confused 😅
- Is this actually safe?
- Is 3–4 times a week too much?
- Does coconut oil pulling actually help with oral health/whitening or is it just internet hype?
Would love to hear opinions from dentists or people who actually know about this stuff.