If you want your teeth to lighten in several tones, and do not want to go to the dentist, you can use a whitening toothpaste. Customer reviews and doctors, answers to many questions about this method of creating a radiant smile - that’s what you learn from the article.
Is toothpaste whitening effective?
Undoubtedly, the most effective and reliable way to regain a snow-white smile is the manipulation in the dental office. However, such whitening costs a lot of money, which cannot be said about toothpaste - its price, as a rule, does not exceed 300 rubles. In addition, you do not have to go anywhere, pre-book an appointment. If you believe the commercials, then regular brushing with whitening paste really brightens the enamel in several tones.
How does this simple hygiene product work? How effective is tooth whitening paste in reality? Reviews of dentists and ordinary customers are given below.
Two types of whitening paste
If you take the reviews of doctors as a basis, toothpaste for enamel clarification can be divided into two types. The first refers to those products that contain abrasive substances to remove plaque from the upper translucent enamel layer. Among the positive qualities of this type of product, it is worth noting its safety: it will not damage the gums and will not create a strong chemical effect on the inside of the tooth - dentin.
But the main drawback is that the whitening paste, according to dentists and buyers, does not bring a grandiose result. The teeth will lighten up to a maximum of two tones, but this is provided if the cause of their yellowness is plaque. Thus, if there is no mineralized microbial plaque and dark deposits on your teeth, then an abrasive whitening paste will be absolutely useless for you. At the same time, the product with polishing particles is the best suited for smokers. However, there are contraindications. The tool is undesirable to use for those who suffer from increased tooth sensitivity, as well as if there is a tendency to erase the enamel.
Active Oral Hygiene Products
The second type of whitening pastes, according to manufacturers, acts differently. They contain urea peroxide in their composition - this substance, when interacting with saliva, releases active oxygen. Once inside the hard tissues of the tooth, he is able to lighten them. Such a tool is more effective for lightening teeth than abrasive, but it also has a significant minus - the effect will not last long. As soon as you start drinking coffee and black tea, your teeth will darken again. At the same time, it is simply impossible to get a better effect than pastes with active oxygen will give you.
Rating of the best whitening pastes
Dentists' reviews about abrasive cleaning products mostly agree. If you have a pigmented deposit, and you want to use a tool with polishing particles in order to lighten your teeth, then pay attention to the following brands.
Pasta "Lacalut"
LACALUT white & repair. The tool has a low abrasion index, which, on the one hand, does not guarantee the ideal removal of plaque, but on the other hand , the erasure of enamel. The presence in the composition of pyrophosphates will not only make teeth whiter, but also strengthen them, as well as mineralize enamel. If you suffer from hypersensitivity when drinking hot or cold, dentists will recommend Lacalut. The manufacturer of this product is Germany, the price is from 140 rubles per package.
LACALUT white. The price varies between 150-250 rubles (depending on volume). A product from a German manufacturer contains a sufficiently strong and effective abrasive. If you are a heavy smoker with pronounced blackouts on tooth enamel, then you will be advised to use such a tool for whitening. In addition, sodium fluoride is present in the paste, which will strengthen tooth enamel. Unlike the above-considered toothpaste, LACALUT White and Repair, this one has a higher abrasion index, that is, it is not suitable for people with sensitive teeth.
Pasta "President"
Which whitening paste is better? Customer reviews, if examined, invariably indicate this product from an Italian manufacturer. It is not cheap, when compared with similar products - the price is from 180 to 250 rubles, depending on the volume of the tube. What is in the composition? Since the packaging shows a high abrasion index, keep in mind that this product can be used no more than once a week, otherwise you risk damaging the enamel. "President White Plus" removes not only pigment, but also small stones, helps to mineralize the coating of teeth.
Rocks pasta
Reviews about the bleaching agent are quite positive. Domestic consumers note the composition in which expensive abrasive elements are present, such as silicon dioxide and titanium. They break down pigment plaque. There is no pyrophosphate in the composition, but there is calcium glycerophosphate, which strengthens the enamel. The price of the product averages about 220 rubles.
Rox Pro - Oxygen Whitening (ROCS). This product belongs to the category of pastes with active oxygen, despite the fact that abrasives are also present in its composition. If you have a dark plaque on your teeth, then active oxygen will not cope with whitening. The cost of the product is about 200 rubles at retail outlets.
Splat Toothpaste Whitening
Reviews about this product of the Russian manufacturer are mostly positive. Firstly, the relatively low price in comparison with analogues from foreign manufacturers (only 80 or 100 rubles for a bulk package of 100 ml) should be considered as an advantage. Secondly, in addition to abrasives, pyrophosphates and sodium salt are contained here to strengthen tooth enamel. Do Splat paste recommend whitening? Reviews about this product give an affirmative answer, both dentists and customers praise it.
“Colgate Whitening” (Colgate)
If you ask any buyer which pastes whiten their teeth, reviews will certainly affect Colgate. The Chinese manufacturer provided the product with an extensive advertising company, but this tool is really not the worst option for a relatively modest price (from 65 to 110 rubles in stores). What is in the composition? Abrasive components that quickly remove plaque, sodium fluoride, which helps to strengthen enamel. In addition, many use this paste to prevent tooth sensitivity.
Another actively advertised product
is Blendamed 3D White. Reviews about the whitening paste are flattering, because they often take it for import. Despite its clearly foreign name, the manufacturer is Russia. "Blenamed 3D White" is available in several versions. So, in the stores you can buy "Cool Freshness", "Mint Kiss", "Glamor", "Healthy Radiance", "Anti-Tobacco Freshness" and "Pearl Extract". The product contains phosphates and only one abrasive. Strong pyrophosphate, unfortunately, causes enamel sensitivity, since calcium is leached when interacting with it.
"New pearls"
Another product from a domestic manufacturer. This paste with abrasive polishing components is considered a fairly high-quality tool for oral hygiene. One component is titanium dioxide. The price of pasta is quite affordable - from 40 to 60 rubles, depending on the volume. However, there is also a minus in the product - pyrophosphate, which can lead to increased tooth sensitivity. But on the other hand, this element in the composition will help get rid of tartar and dark plaque. In addition, a soft coating will not form and harden at normal speed.
By the way, why is New Pearl so cheap, while other domestic Blendamed and Rox products are 4-5 times more expensive? The thing is that the product is focused on the basic consumer market. Beautiful packaging, a pseudo-foreign name - this is enough to ensure that customers take the product for something of high quality and foreign. Yes, it should be noted that the “New Pearl” toothpaste does not differ in its ideal composition. But for the money that they request for this tool, we can safely say that it is relatively well coping with the task.
Dentists comments on tooth whitening paste
- The first and most important thing is that if you brush your teeth incorrectly and irregularly and have no idea what dental floss is for, then, according to dentists, it’s too early to whiten your teeth. Start by following the simplest rules for caring for your oral cavity, and then your teeth may brighten even without much effort.
- The disadvantage of using special brightening pastes for people who have sensitive teeth is the aggravation of the problem during the application of these hygiene products. In this case, priority should be given to products with a high fluoride content. Such pastes contribute to the mineralization of tooth enamel.
- Pay attention to its composition and abrasion index. Do not use products containing pyrophosphates. You should also abandon the funds with solid particles in the composition.
Summarizing
If you set a goal to whiten your teeth in several tones, then the best thing you can do for this is to consult a dentist. Meanwhile, such a procedure costs at least five thousand rubles per session. An alternative effective way to whiten your teeth to tone is to use a whitening toothpaste for your teeth. Reviews about this method are most often left by smokers, since it is they who manage to make their teeth brighter with the help of these hygiene products.
Which pastes whiten teeth? Most effective are those that have a high abrasion index. But at the same time there is a risk of increasing the sensitivity of the teeth and erasing the top layer of enamel. In addition, brushing your teeth with such a paste can be done no more often than 1-2 times a week.