Abstract:Oral hygiene needs to be maintained to avoid dental and oral diseases and decreased self-confidence. Betel-chewing habit could affect dental and oral health inter alia the occurrence of stains and plaque on the teeth that make the teeth lose their aesthetics. One way that can be used to whiten the teeth is to use baking soda. This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of baking soda solution in reducing stain and plaque index on the teeth. This was a pre and post-test randomized single blind control trial d… Show more
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