Question 1

i'm wondering what is the best whitening toothpaste?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The answer depends on what kind of activity do you want in your tootpaste.  Is it antibacterial?  Is it ancariogenic?  Is it just pure whiteing activity?  Will the whitening activity cause long term damage ot your enamel with all kind of abrasives that will thin out your enamel?  The "whitening" toothpaste usually has abrasives and should be avoided to preserve the thickness of enamel.

Question 2

what sorbitol is used in whitening toothpaste?

Accepted Answer

Sorbitol is sweet: I am not sure what the question is but sorbitol is an artifical sweetener. It would not be helpful in whitening your teeth, just making the toothpaste taste better. Most whitening toothpastes use an abrasive to whiten teeth.

Question 3

is it okay to use whitening toothpaste and braces together?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Whitening toothpaste will not cause any problems while wearing braces. The minimal whitening you may get can then be continued on the surfaces currently covered by the brackets after removal. Better yet, now you will have nice straight teeth, so get them professionally whitened by your dentist. You will be much happier with the results.

Question 4

please help! what is the best whitening toothpaste/mouthwash?

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Whitening methods?: To the best of my knowledge, i don't believe there are any mouthwashes that can really whiten teeth. Whitening toothpastes are more abrasive and remove surface stain, and should not be used on a regular basis. Some may have whitening agents but the effectiveness is limited at best. I would suggest you see a dentist to discuss all your tooth whitening options before doing anything.

Question 5

wanted to know if i can use whitening toothpaste with braces?

Accepted Answer

Bleaching teeth: Whitening toothpastes do not have an active ingredient to whiten teeth. They are more abrasive, so they will remove superficial stains- and some tooth structure. Since the braces cover some of the tooth structure, you run the risk of having the braces removed and seeing different shades of tooth color.
I would suggest that you avoid these toothpastes while in braces.

Question 6

i've been using whitening toothpaste with braces, is this bad?

Accepted Answer

Not good: You'll whiten the area around the brace, but not the area behind the brace, so when brad's come off it will look like you have a slightly darker patch in the middle of each tooth.  Talk to your general dentist about whitening after your braces come off.

Question 7

could it be healthy to use toothpaste with whitening with braces.?

Accepted Answer

Use it after: It would be better to do any whitening after your braces are off.  If you do it with the brackets on, you risk the possibility of having a white tooth with a darker square in the middle.

Question 8

i was wondering is it ok to use a toothpaste that has whitening effect with braces?

Accepted Answer

Not a good idea: Whitening agent can't get behind the braces, so it can look like you have an i bleached dark spot in the middle of each tooth when braces removed.

Question 9

can i use 2 different brand toothpastes? can i use sensodyne whitening toothpaste with colgate toothpaste? i hear the colgate whitening is abrasive.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes you can but it does not make much sense to me. Pick one and stay with it.

Question 10

is whitening toothpaste ok for your teeth?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Some whitening toothpastes are abrasive, and that can cause your teeth to wear away prematurely. in addition, they really only remove surface stains, they don't whiten your teeth all that much. If you want a professional result, see a professional.. a local dentist.

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