Are you all excited to try your new whitening toothpaste? Let us tell you what’s in-store for you – a mouthful of disappointment. At North Atlanta Family Dentistry, Dr. Sandra L. Vargas and don’t recommend using whitening toothpaste because they don’t work, plain and simple.
All toothpastes have an abrasive ingredient that scrapes away plaque at a microscopic level. When it comes to whitening toothpaste, it has an additive that gives the surface of your teeth and minor shine. However, to get to the yellow core, you need something stronger.
Let’s take a look at some of the myths associated with teeth whitening toothpastes:
Things You Shouldn’t Believe About Whitening Toothpastes
| • | All Teeth Whitening Gels Are the SameStronger teeth whitening gels used by dentists contain hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide. The former is applied as it is, and the latter is done using an accelerator light. |
| • | Your Teeth Can’t Get That White Shine in a DayHydrogen peroxide can whiten your teeth in as little as an hour. You can get this cosmetic procedure done easily at North Atlanta Family Dentistry. |
| • | You Can Use Baking Soda or Hydrogen Peroxide for DIY WhiteningAbsolutely not! Both these ingredients can disturb the pH level in your mouth, which can give rise to bacteria. This can lead to oral health problems such as dry mouth, cavities, etc. |
| • | No Matter How Stained Your Teeth Are, You Can Get That Hollywood SmileThe mineral composition of every tooth varies. If teeth are genetically yellow, very little can be done. People who are on medications have extra yellow teeth and require special treatment. |
Teeth whitening is a simple process, so don’t waste hundreds of dollars on buying whitening toothpastes and creams, thinking they will bring you the desired results. At North Atlanta Family Dentistry, we offer different levels of teeth whitening to give our patients the chance to choose a shine that suits their face and personality best. To schedule an appointment, call at (470) 387-0500.