A member asked:

What is the most effective tooth whitening tooth paste?

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Colgate total: My hygienest swears by it. The longer you can keep the whitening agent on your teeth the better. Whitestrips are effective as well.

Answered 11/17/2012

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Any brand: The reality is that no over the counter toothpaste will whiten your teeth but that improper hygiene or inadequate brushing will promote your teeth getting darker. To whiten one's teeth, a professional bleaching agent applied either in the office by your dentist or used at home with a custom fabricated tray are the only methods that have shown to whiten teeth.

Answered 10/6/2013

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Dr. Joseph Capista answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

Most do very little: Most toothpastes do very little to whiten teeth. It is best use tooth whitening products.Like strips or gels with fitted trays

Answered 1/18/2014

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Better methods: If you truly want your teeth whiter, ask your dentist which method is best for you. I recommend my patients use custom fitted trays with bleaching gels. It's very effective, reasonably priced and they have the trays to reuse at a later time. Some patients are happy with crest whitestrips although they have some limitations. Whitening toothpastes only remove stains effectively.

Answered 1/12/2015

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How effective are the ivory white and bella brite for tooth whitening?

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