How do whitening toothpaste work and how effective are they at whitening teeth?
All toothpaste help remove surface stains through the action of mild abrasives. Some whitening toothpaste contain gentle polishing or chemical agents that provide additional stain removal effectiveness. Whitening toothpaste can help remove surface stains only and do not contain bleach; over-the-counter and professional whitening products contain hydrogen peroxide (a bleaching substance) that helps remove stains on the tooth surface as well as stains deep in the tooth. None of the home use whitening toothpaste can come even close to producing the bleaching effect you get from your dentist’s office through chairside bleaching or power bleaching. Whitening toothpaste can lighten your tooth’s color by about one shade. In contrast, light-activated whitening conducted in your dentist’s office can make your teeth three to eight shades lighter. I have a terrible fear of going to the dentist yet I recognize the importance of seeing the dentist to maintain good oral health. What should I do? If
