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Please help! does fluoride tooth polish help whiten teeth?

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Dr. Mark Birnbach answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

Whitening toothpaste: Fluoride toothpastes do not have an active ingredient to whiten teeth. Whitening toothpastes are more abrasive, so they'll remove stains from coffee or tea, but won't whiten your teeth.

Answered 10/8/2017

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