Instructions for Making Baking Soda Paste
Start by making a mixture of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide with a drop or two of water to dilute the peroxide. This mixture should be thick, like toothpaste. Dip your toothbrush in and apply the mixture onto the gumline area of three to four teeth at a time. Massage into the gum line with a firm, circular motion, being careful not to scrub sideways.
Spit the mixture out, clean, and refill the toothbrush. Repeat the action on the next section of your mouth. Continue repeating the process until your entire mouth is treated, paying particular attention to the inside surfaces of your teeth, which can be hard to reach. It’s important to deliver the mixture to every surface of each tooth.
After you finish with the baking soda paste, rinse your entire mouth thoroughly with water. The procedure should be repeated once a day. You’ll notice fresher breath, and your mouth will feel cleaner for longer.
Post-Operative Gum Care
Following a dental procedure, remember to rinse your mouth eight times every day with warm saltwater. Use the ratio of 1/3 of a flat teaspoon of kitchen salt to one cup of water. At-home care should begin immediately following your operation.
Scaling and Root Planning Postoperative Gum Care
Following scaling and root planing, rinse your mouth two to three times a day with warm saltwater. Use the ratio of one flat teaspoon of kitchen salt to a cup of water. You may find your gums become “achy” following a procedure; this is normal. You can take ibuprofen to ease the discomfort. You may also experience a temporary sensitivity to cold.