“Do dental whitening toothpastes contain bleach? ”
I have yellow stains on my teeth and was considering opting for a dental whitening toothpaste. Do these toothpastes contain bleach? Would they be safe when used for a longer duration?
16 Answers
Most tooth paste do not contain bleach just more silica to allow as you brush to remove superficial stains
No.
Some may, and some contain abrasive substances that may not be Healthy for your enamel. Ask your dental office about the products you are referring to.
If you mean the type of bleach that we add to our wash machines to whiten clothes, then the answer is 'no'. However there are whitening ingredients which are called 'bleaches' even though they are chemically very different from household bleach. The dental bleaches are peroxides and are broken down into hydrogen peroxide which is the chemical that white blood cells manufacture to kill germs. So the dental ingredients are not harmful to your body.
Most dental whitening toothpastes will contain some sort of peroxide, not bleach. My experience is that toothpastes are not effective for whitening, but home strips and/or gel are.
They contain peroxide paste, which has more effervescence than does bleach and is not nearly as caustic to tissues such as your gums.
They contain a form of peroxide which bleach teeth. They are safe even in the long run.
The whitening agent is usually a peroxide. It should be safe for daily use. But, in Canada, over-the-counter peroxide products are generally not sold.
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Hendrik B. Lai
Dentist
Whitening toothpastes do not contain bleach. Do not use any that do! Most whitening toothpastes whiten by removing surface staining through mild abrasives. Some like Colgate OpticWhite contain hydrogen peroxide. This is effective and generally safe to use in the longer term on healthy teeth.
Hello!
Thank you for your question! Some whitening toothpastes do contain a very low level of peroxide. It's not as strong as what we use for our whitening treatments, but you may still see small results from using a whitening toothpaste!
I hope this helps!
Thank you for your question! Some whitening toothpastes do contain a very low level of peroxide. It's not as strong as what we use for our whitening treatments, but you may still see small results from using a whitening toothpaste!
I hope this helps!
They do have bleaching agents in them, and yes, long-term use is safe, otherwise they would not be on the market.
Great question! Many people wonder about that. Whitening toothpastes don't contain bleach. They do contain extra-gritty polishing particles (compared to regular toothpaste formulas) that scrub the tooth surfaces to remove more external staining - so, the end result is basically "whiter" teeth. Long-term, I usually recommend patients AVOID these, since their abrasive nature scrubs away susceptible tooth surfaces - and once they are gone, they don't grow back.
We offer a better solution for our patients, consisting of custom-fitted, take-home whitening trays and whitening gel kits (contains carbamide peroxide that neutralizes and lifts stains from pores of tooth, leaving outer surfaces unaffected otherwise).
Happy whitening!
We offer a better solution for our patients, consisting of custom-fitted, take-home whitening trays and whitening gel kits (contains carbamide peroxide that neutralizes and lifts stains from pores of tooth, leaving outer surfaces unaffected otherwise).
Happy whitening!
No, they do not contain bleach. They can use a variety of other whitening products. But not bleach. Dental whitening toothpastes are not recommended if you have sensitive teeth. If, after use, you notice increased teeth sensitivity, stop immediately.
Whitening toothpastes do not contain bleach. Many will have hydrogen peroxide, which is safe for long-term use. Do not expect significant results from over-the-counter products like whitening toothpastes. If you want white teeth, have them professionally whitened and then use one of those products to help maintain the whiteness.
Keep smiling,
David M. Kaffey, DDS
Keep smiling,
David M. Kaffey, DDS
Yes, whitening toothpastes have peroxide, which is a form of bleach. I personally feel that professional whitening with a dentist has better results than any over-the-counter products.
Richard J. Staller
Dentist
Some toothpastes have a peroxide base that will help to whiten teeth. Check the labels for this!!
Sincerely,
Richard J. Staller, D.D.S.
Sincerely,
Richard J. Staller, D.D.S.
