12 Beauty Uses For Baking Soda and 1 You Should Never Try

Eating acidic foods and sugar can interfere with the pH balance of your mouth, causing bad breath. Baking soda (an alkaline mineral) helps to balance things out and eliminate halitosis. Stir one teaspoon of the powder into warm water, and gargle. Sodium bicarbonate also helps keep plaque from forming on teeth for overall mouth health.