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Q: Do whitening toothpastes actually work?
A: Sort of. Those with the ADA seal of acceptance should temporarily remove mild surface stains. If you’re looking for a more permanent solution, see your dentist, who will likely use a bleaching agent on your chompers.
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This article originally appeared in the November 2009 issue of Men’s Journal.
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December 27th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
What do you concentrate on natural Teeth bleaching do they work or no? I’ve read about quite a few but i’ve never attempted them.
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November 26th, 2010 at 4:11 am
Not sure if I trust the ADA’s approval for whitening agents, but if its for mild cases, I guess it can’t be too bad for you. Still, I’d prefer to see my own dentist.
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November 30th, 2010 at 8:41 am
I’ve been using Colgate’s whitening toothpaste for several months now, and have noticed absolutely no difference since when i was using regular toothpaste. I think it’s just a marketing fad to be honest.
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April 14th, 2011 at 10:13 pm
When you’re not using either whitestrips or trays tooth whitening toothpaste is a great way slow/halt re-staining.
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