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Do “special whitening toothpastes” really lighten teeth?

April 26, 2017Lighten teeth

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Do “special whitening toothpastes” really lighten teeth?

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Most “whitening toothpastes” remove some surface stains but they will not bleach the teeth as effectively as bleaching gels. Even if the toothpaste does contain some bleaching chemicals, the time the paste is in contact with the teeth is insignificant compared with using a bleaching solution and a form fitted tray. Also, these toothpastes may have harmful abrasives that can wear away tooth structure over time.

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Most “whitening toothpastes” remove some surface stains but they will not bleach the teeth as effectively as bleaching gels. Even if the toothpaste does contain some bleaching chemicals, the time the paste is in contact with the teeth is insignificant compared with using a bleaching solution and a form fitted tray. Also, these toothpastes may have harmful abrasives that can wear away tooth structure over time.