Why Use the Best Whitening Toothpaste?

Everyone wants a perfect smile complete with glimmering pearly whites, however this is often hard to maintain no thanks to drinks that stain our teeth, like coffee and red wine.  Luckily, the best whitening toothpaste for you is available to help lift those yellowing stains.

Best Whitening Toothpaste

The Five Best Whitening Toothpastes for Real Results

Using whitening toothpaste is a form of extrinsic whitening, meaning the grainy texture of the toothpaste works to remove biofilm and surface stains for people who want their teeth to be as white as they once were. This works well when the tooth’s enamel is stained from drinking and eating. For those who wish to have teeth whiter than their natural tooth color, you must use intrinsic whitening methods that involve a gel, like whitening strips or whitening trays. Intrinsic whitening works to whiten the inner structure (dentin) of the tooth.

Simply brushing your teeth with whitening toothpaste everyday won’t make your smile three times whiter but it will get rid of those superficial stains, making a big difference in your smile. While Artistic Dental does not officially endorse any product, we put together a list of the 5 best whitening toothpastes:

Crest 3D White Diamond Strong

  • Removes up to 95 percent of surface stains in 3 days
  • Uses a unique formula with micro-cleansing whiteners to polish away surface stains
  • Designed to reflect light when it hits your teeth for a brighter smile
  • Contains fluoride to fight cavities
  • Enamel-safe ingredients

Colgate Total Whitening

  • Removes 80 percent of stains
  • Uses dual-silica technology to treat and prevent new stains from forming
  • Fights bacteria for 12 hours
  • Contains fluoride to fight cavities

Rembrandt Deeply White + Peroxide

  • Uses rapid-release peroxide to whiten stains on contact
  • Contains sodium fluoride to strengthen teeth, restore enamel, and fight cavities

Opalescence Whitening Paste

  • Uses quick fluoride release to strengthen teeth and prevent cavities
  • Utilizes a formula optimized for maximum enamel, dentin and restoration protection
  • Option for sensitive teeth is also available

Sensodyne Repair and Protect Whitening

  • Ideal for whitening sensitive teeth
  • Offers sensitivity relief and lasting sensitivity protection
  • Seeks out sensitive areas in teeth and forms a tooth-like layer over them

When choosing a whitening toothpaste, it’s best to pick one that’s right for you depending on the condition of your teeth. Getting your teeth deep cleaned and polished regularly by a dental hygienist is vital for treating and preventing stains. For those who are seeking intrinsic whitening, we recommend speaking to your hygienist, Dr. Daugherty or Dr. Adhikari at Artistic Dental to learn more about using custom whitening trays to successfully maintain a white smile. To make an appointment visit artisticd.com or call 602.840.5400