Ailment: Toothache

Remedy: Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate)

Baking soda / sodium bicarbonate. How to use it as a home remedy, why it works, and warnings on its use.

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Remedy (new) posted by David Niven Miller of Perth, WA, Australia on 14 May 2010 at 18:37       199

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An alkaline mouth rinse helps reduce the bacteria. It is really good if you have an infection or cavity. Ideally, your mouth should have a pH of 7 or higher to avoid decay (and of course no sugar and refined carbohydrates). Mix a half teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate in half a glass of warm water as a mouthwash. It will be even more effective if you add half a teaspoon of sea salt. You can also use potassium bicarbonate instead of sodium bicarbonate.