There are many kinds of teeth whitening products available to the would-be teeth whitener, and whitening toothpastes are just one kind. Whitening toothpastes are a different breed of whitener than most others, for they do not contain any bleaching agent; they do not contain hydrogen peroxide.
These abrasive materials function like sandpaper; they grind away at the teeth, removing any discoloring particles as they scrape. Abrasive materials are only so effective. If you have darker than normal teeth or desire a dramatic change, you will find that whitening toothpaste alone is insufficient for your needs.
Controversy
Many people argue about the effectiveness of abrasive, whitening toothpaste compared to regular, fluoride toothpaste. Their reasoning has some logic to it; they believe that, since standard fluoride toothpastes also contain abrasive material (this is, in fact, how they clean teeth), that whitening toothpastes are really just regular toothpastes.
When too much abrasive material is used, however, one can find his or her gums damaged. Abrasive material in excess leads to sensitive teeth and gums. However, some whitening toothpaste is made with baking soda. Baking soda has proven to be effective.
Baking Soda
Compared to other abrasives, baking soda is arguably the most effective. However, you do not have to buy whitening toothpaste to enjoy its use; you can make your own baking soda toothpaste at home. Simply mix hydrogen peroxide with your baking soda and you have yourself one of the most effective teeth whiteners around. Hydrogen peroxide is a bleaching agent, so you will get the best of both types of whiteners with this concoction.
Rembrandt
Rembrandt toothpaste is available over the counter. It contains abrasive materials since it is a whitening toothpaste, but it is one of the least abrading of them. Therefore, this product is recommended for those with sensitive mouths.
Pearl White
Pearl White is a very effective whitening toothpaste and is often given by a dentist to a patient who has just undergone an intense whitening treatment, such as laser teeth whitening. To use it, one needs to use a dry toothbrush on dry teeth, brush in circles for one minute on both the top and bottom sets of teeth, and rinse with warm water when finished. This does not replace a regular, fluoride toothpaste, so one must still use a fluoride toothpaste after using Pearl White.
Pearl White creates long lasting, immediate results, and is therefore much more effective than most over-the-counter teeth whitening toothpastes. So, it is recommended over all other whitening toothpastes.
When used to maintain the whiteness achieved from an intense whitening procedure, teeth whitening toothpastes are somewhat effective. However, for those with darker than normal stains or those who desire a more dramatic color change in their teeth should consider the use of teeth whitening products which contain hydrogen peroxide to better fit their needs.
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