Medically reviewed by Brian T. Luong, DMD Baking soda can subtly whiten your teeth and decrease plaque. You can safely use baking soda for occasional use, but it may be harsh for daily brushing.

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The World Health Organization’s cancer agency has deemed the sweetener aspartame — found in diet soda and countless other foods — as a “possible” cause of cancer, while a separate expert group looking ...