I'm a dentist - here is why I urge my patients to avoid whitening toothpaste
Daily MailIf you find yourself reaching for a whitening toothpaste to enhance your smile, think again - because it could lead to irreversible damage. The dental expert warns whitening toothpastes can actually go on to cause damage over time, leading to 'thinner, more yellow, and sensitive teeth.' On the subject of sensitivity, Indiana-based dentist Dr Matthew Wittrig agrees that tooth whitening toothpastes can serve as an irritant. Dr James Martyniak, who is part of the team at Rifkin Dental in Carmel New York, says that whitening paste is largely ineffective 'While we don't exactly know why whitening toothpaste increases sensitivity, the likely culprit is the peroxide that acts as the main ingredient to help bleach the tooth's surface. Along with making your teeth thinner, more yellow, and sensitive, Dr Wittrig says whitening toothpastes can also cause tissue damage around the gum area.
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