Sodium bicarbonate cleaning powder effective in the removal of the biofilm and general prophy cleaning. Due to the smaller particle size and reduced angularity there is less soft tissue tingling for the patient, making treatment more pleasant. Ideal choice for stain removal and polishing as well as for the removal of soft decay. Advantages of using sodium bicarbonate for the removal of soft decay is that there is no chance of an exposure. Once soft decay has been removed, the dentine beneath is harder than the sodium bicarbonate and no more removal will take place.