Thanks for this, I have brushed my teeth with Arm & Hammer baking soda for most of my life. Just recently I tried A&H toothpaste and had an allergic reaction in my mouth. So I went back to just plain A&H. How about gargling with hydrogen peroxide to kill germs in the mouth and throat?
It's fairly innocuous, but there are several drawbacks to hydrogen peroxide. One is that it will sensitize your teeth to cold and heat. Secondly, it can bleach your teeth... Too frequent usage can result in transparent teeth. Some bacteria thrive in the oxygen left from the disproportionation of the hydrogen peroxide into water. The clorox is much better as a bactericide; it will kill everything.