Do Teeth Whitening Toothpastes Really Work?
After being bombarded by toothpastes that claim to whiten your teeth, I did some digging for facts.
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In the onslaught of new and improved formula of whitening toothpaste advertisements one is forced to ask the question if they actually work. Do they promise to do all that they claim? So here’s what a few people who have used the toothpastes that claim to whiten and brighten teeth have to say.
The stains of tea and coffee are not removed by using whitening toothpastes. In fact while repeated use over a long period of time will lighten them, they do not disappear. The milder ones might become invisible to the naked eye, but the harsher ones will not budge.
If on the other hand you have had professional teeth whitening done by your dentist, the results will be maintained better and longer with the help of whitening toothpaste rather than a normal one. The whitening agent in the toothpaste is essentially a mild bleaching agent and helps to scrub away recent stains before they get a chance to settle in.
So if you expect to dazzle people with the perfect set of white teeth a visit to the dentist to get professional whitening treatment done is a better bet than wasting your energy, time and effort with whitening toothpastes.
That perfect movie star smile of your favourite actor is not natural. Just like they use make up on the face to improve the visual effect on camera, they use a treatment on the teeth to make them look that way. So it is not natural, but totally artificial and can be done on any set of teeth, even on yours.
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What is this secret in a dentist’s arsenal called? It is known as professional teeth whitening. Maybe you have heard of it and have a vague idea about what it entails. What tooth whitening does is makes the old stains and discoloration of the teeth go away.
This reveals a set of white dazzlers that leaves the people wondering about the million dollar smile of the film actor. If you have the money to pay for the treatment that could be your lovely smile that friends and family are talking about.
Just make sure that you go to a professional who knows what he is doing. Remember it is a set of chemical processes that the dentist must use on your teeth, and if you go to a local quack instead of a qualified professional you may end up regretting your decision.
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t simon | Jun 10, 2009 | Reply
good review. thanks for the info.
Rajiv Sighamony | Jun 10, 2009 | Reply
thorough information. You did some sort of research. good article.
ken bultman | Jun 10, 2009 | Reply
Nice job. I’ll try it on my teeth. I’ll go get them. They’re in another room.
HelloSiti | Jun 10, 2009 | Reply
If it doesn’t work, perhaps by using laser, it will work.
Betty Carew | Jun 10, 2009 | Reply
Cashmere I use the whitening strips which I find Excellent.Your right toothpaste does not work very well. Great article and very informative.
Daisy Peasblossom | Jun 10, 2009 | Reply
good article.
Uma Shankari | Jun 10, 2009 | Reply
Interesting insight.
payge | Jun 10, 2009 | Reply
A interesting article,I never did believe a toothpaste if it said it erased stains.
skylite | Jun 10, 2009 | Reply
Intersting
mdartist | Jun 10, 2009 | Reply
This is a very good write up about tooth pastes and whitening. It is always good to keep up with the health and cosmetics of our teeth and any information is totally appreciated.
Cashmere Lashkari | Jun 10, 2009 | Reply
Thanks every one for stopping by. Yes I did do some research on this, Rajiv. Was curious about it.
moteintheeye | Jun 11, 2009 | Reply
good article
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OhSugar | Jun 12, 2009 | Reply
Great informative article. I don’t spend extra money to purchase special whiters. I use peroxide and baking soda, works amazingly well.
Mrs M | Jun 13, 2009 | Reply
A lot of people get into the hype of products in the store that claim to do so much, when in fact they probably do nothing. I have learned my lesson with teeth whiteners!
Cashmere Lashkari | Jun 14, 2009 | Reply
Want to know a small secret? I use regular table salt! Once a month brush your teeth with NaCl and see how the pearlies shine!
happy urban b.. | Jul 3, 2009 | Reply
who reads this stuff……… u guys must be really whella……..