Toothpaste

In the search for the perfect teeth, many people are turning to whitening toothpaste as a safe and cost effective alternative to cosmetic treatment. With a huge selection of whitening toothpaste available, it is hard not to get caught up in the hype.The main difference between ‘normal’ non-whitening paste and the whitening toothpasteis the added ingredient of peroxide, which is also found in tooth bleaching gels.
The peroxide found in the pastes is of very low concentrate so results vary as it is a slow process that can take up to 30 days to see any noticeable differences, but different brands have different results.A common mis-perception is that the peroxide in whitening toothpaste removes the stains, but this is untrue. Its the abrasives within the paste that remove the stains. Whitening toothpaste is unable to penetrate surface stains or decay which means it only removes top layer stains. The additives and abrasives such as sodium tripolyphosphateare what actually remove the stains.

The British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry have recently warned though that some whitening products don’t work and can cause permanent damage to your teeth – so be careful when choosing the products to use or alternatively you can use natural whitening. Most toothpaste brands claim to be whitening nowadays, but some of them are a little misleading with there specifics – below is a list of the best teeth whitening paste products available ;

  • Beverly Hills – Total Protection Whitening. Removes more than 90% of tooth staining according to BBC T.V’s Watchdog. “For bright, white teeth every day use Beverly Hills Formula” – according to Vogue.
  • Pearl Drops – Whitening Toothpaste. Triple Action Whitening System helps get teeth their whitest and shiniest for a whiteness you can see.
  • Sensodyne – Pronamel Gentle Whitening. An everyday toothpaste specifically formulated to help protect your enamel against acid erosion while gently cleaning your teeth.
  • BrightSmile  - Professional Whitening Toothpaste. Part of the vast line of BrightSmile products. With a patented whitening formula that removes any undesired stains or discolouration.
  • Arm & Hammer - Advanced Whitening Toothpaste. Clinically proven to turn teeth 3 shades whiter for brilliant white teeth and lasting fresh breath.

The use of whitening toothpaste is an easy, and cost effective method of whitening teeth over a prolonged period, it is very safe and highly recommended. Please remember that excessive use of any whitening products may cause damage to the enamel and gums, so always consult with your dentist first.