“Are teeth whitening toothpastes actually good?”
I have been seeing commercials for a ton of teeth whitening toothpastes. Are these really good and do they actually work?
6 Answers
For daily whitening, yes they are safe and effective. Avoid charcoal toothpaste though.
Charcoal toothpaste is working
Teeth whitening toothpastes are only removing the food and extremely superficial staining of the food to make your teeth appear white. If you want your teeth whiter, you need to get them professionally bleached, then use these other products to maintain you hard earned whiteness!
Whitening toothpastes are very effective in giving an extra boost for a few shade's difference, but should not be used in excess as they contain more abrasive Amora peroxide, which can make the teeth hypersensitive if overused. Follow the instructions on the tube.
Over the past forty years I've had patients use all the available methods for whitening teeth. I have not been impressed with any whitening toothpaste. Over the counter whitening aids are also not very effective. For that matter "power whitening" methods which are done in a single visit by a dentist also are very transient and the original color returns in a few weeks. For best results and longevity I have found that custom fitting whitening trays made by a dentist with a carbamide peroxide gel applied at home works the best.
The quick answer is yes they work. Whitening toothpastes are slightly more abrasive than none whitening toothpastes and therefore remove stains more aggressively. However, keep in mind that whitening toothpastes do not usually give the same results as bleaching
