Whitening Toothpastes and Rinses—Can They Whiten Teeth?

There are many whitening toothpastes and rinses on the market that claim to whiten teeth. But are these claims true?

The answer is, "yes . . . and no."

Whitening gels contain peroxides that penetrate the tooth to whiten both intrinsic stains and extrinsic stains. Whitening toothpastes and rinses, on the other hand, primarily whiten extrinsic stains. Their main whitening ingredient is silica, which acts as a mild abrasive to remove any discoloration on the surface of the tooth.

So while a professional whitening gel with peroxide will be necessary to whiten deep stains, whitening toothpastes and rinses can be a great option for a patient with minimal surface stains, or for one who wants to maintain their bright, white smile long after a whitening treatment.

The combination of a tooth whitening procedure and whitening toothpastes and rinses will leave you with stunning white smiles that last!

And with Opalescence BOOST you can get that bright white smile in only 1 Hour!

Contact the office to schedule your whitening appointment!

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