In the quest to whiten their teeth, many people consider whitening toothpastes. These toothpastes claim to give your teeth that nice white shine you’re looking for, but do they actually work? And are there any consequences to using whitening toothpaste? The answers are in this week’s blog!
Whitening Toothpastes
Whitening toothpastes work by using an abrasive cleaner to break up stains on the surface of your teeth. They may contain other chemicals that break up stains, and some contain a chemical called blue covarine, which sticks to your teeth and makes them appear whiter.
Whitening toothpastes can remove surface stains from your teeth and make them appear whiter. However, there are a few caveats. The first is that they can only remove surface stains. Deeper stains which have penetrated the enamel cannot be removed by whitening toothpastes. In addition, the abrasive cleaners found in some whitening toothpastes are actually abrasive to the point of wearing away at your enamel after repeated use. This can lead to a degradation of your enamel and exposure of the dentin, which will not only make your teeth appear less white, it will be harmful to their health in general.
Professional teeth whitening does not have the same problems as whitening toothpastes. Professional whitening can penetrate deep into your teeth to remove booth surface and subsurface stains. If you choose to get your teeth bleached, you also won’t have to worry about cleaners that are too abrasive.
In conclusion, while whitening toothpastes can whiten your teeth to a degree, they won’t have the same effect as professional teeth whitening will. Olney Dental offers professional teeth whitening services for clients looking to remove years of stains that have penetrated beyond the surface of the teeth. If you’re interested in professional teeth whitening in Olney, contact Olney Dental today.
About Olney Dental
Olney Dental has been providing comprehensive dental care for residents of Olney and the surrounding area since 1985. We’re conveniently located on the campus of Montgomery General Hospital, and provide care for all ages for children to adults and seniors. We’re also independently owned by our dentists, which allows us be patient driven in our approach to dentistry. Your smiles make us smile! You can also connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest, and YouTube.
Sources
http://articles.latimes.com/2011/jul/04/health/la-he-skeptic-whitening-toothpaste-20110704