FREZYDERM Instant WHITENING Blue Toothpaste PN: B01G6PUS7M

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READ NEXT: Keep your bathroom fresh with the best extractor fan The best teeth whitening toothpaste to buy 1. Sensodyne Whitening Repair and Protect Toothpaste: Best for sensitive teeth I would definitely recommend Tom's of Maine Simply White Toothpaste. Its subtle flavor and gentle mouthfeel make it easy to use day and night. If you're looking for dramatically whiter teeth, this may not be your best option, but it will help with stains accumulated throughout the day." — Ally Trapp, Contract Editor, Verywell Health

Here's a rundown of the evidence behind typical ingredients found in whitening toothpastes: Hydrogen peroxide Chemical whiteners: Hydrogen peroxide is a common chemical whitening (or bleaching) agent often found in whitening kits and whitening toothpaste because of its ability to remove stains. “Peroxides, when used the way they're designed to be used, can whiten teeth,” Dr. Hewlett says. He warns, though, that for best results, this ingredient needs to remain on the teeth for longer periods to remove stains. So if you are finding that peroxide-based toothpaste is not giving you the results you want, you might want to consider a whitening kit or professional whitening treatment.Chemical ingredients have a leg up on abrasive ingredients: They can continue to work after you finish brushing—as long as you don’t rinse your mouth out after. In addition to our testing, we spoke to dentists to get their expertise on whitening toothpastes, including how these toothpastes work and how they should be used. These dentists were: Lavy Y, Slodownik D, Trattner A, Ingber A. Toothpaste allergy as a cause of cheilitis in Israeli patients. Dermatitis. 2009;20(2):95-8. https://post.healthline.com/wp-json/wp-offload-ses/v1/c/ZW1haWxfaWQ9MjA2NDYmZW1haWxfY2xpY2tfaWQ9MzE1MTUmZW1haWxfY2xpY2tfdXJsPWh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGd3d3LmFkYS5vcmclMkZlbiUyRnNjaWVuY2UtcmVzZWFyY2glMkZhZGEtc2VhbC1vZi1hY2NlcHRhbmNlJTJGYWRhLXNlYWwtc2hvcHBpbmctbGlzdCZoYXNoPTIxYjdlNDVmMGJmMTY5MDUwMjJiZjk3MmQwMGM5NjU1ODliODY4OTRhODVjMDg2NmMwYjVmZTE1ZmEzNzE1M2E=Lactoferrin is an anti-inflammatory protein present in many of our own secretory fluids, including saliva. It has great immune-boosting activity. Its anti-bacterial function works because it binds the iron parts that are concentrated around micro-organisms. Additionally, lactoferrin has an anti-viral function and works against fungus and yeasts. Xylitol Most fluoride-based toothpastes contain a concentration of at least 1,000 parts per million (ppm) of fluoride. For people with severe tooth decay, a dentist may recommend a toothpaste with a concentration of up to 5,000 ppm. There are now a significant number of products that market themselves on their eco, vegan or sustainable credentials.

One ingredient to avoid is charcoal because of the harm it can cause to the teeth. “Charcoal can be used as an abrasive, but it should be avoided [because it is] too abrasive,” Dr. Morgano says. Xylitol: Another beneficial ingredient often found in toothpaste is xylitol. It's a sweetener that “not only makes toothpaste taste good, it helps eradicate bad bacteria that cause tooth decay,” The toothpaste has a fresh mint flavor that doesn't overpower and is a significant improvement over other natural toothpastes that often have a baking soda-like taste. Our tester noted that this toothpaste had a slight aftertaste that may be unpleasant for some people, but it wasn't too bad. It also has no artificial flavors, sweeteners, or dyes, so you're just getting a fresh, clean flavor. Many people will also want to look for a toothpaste with fluoride in it; however it's not necessarily a "must-have" for everyone, except kids, says Dr. Field (along with a few of our other experts). Klēn's Natural Mint is a fluoride-free toothpaste with a gentle, clean taste and an ingredient list our dentists approve of.

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Khursid Z, Naseem M, Zafar M, Najeeb S, Zohaib S. Propolis: A natural biomaterial for dental and oral healthcare. J Dent Res Dent Clin Dent Prospects. 2017;11(4): 265–274. doi:10.15171/joddd.2017.046

Kalambay J, Ghazanfar H, Martes pena K, Munshi R, Zhang G, Patel J. Pathogenesis of drug induced non-allergic angioedema: a review of unusual etiologies. Cureus. 2017;9(8):e1598. doi:10.7759%2Fcureus.1598 These might have an immediate whitening effect, but won’t last as saliva washes away most paste quite rapidly. Look carefully and you'll see the claims have small print to this effect. When we challenged Colgate about its Purple Reveal toothpaste, it couldn't tell us exactly how long the effect would last. Sodium bicarbonate Extrinsic staining surface stains typically caused by smoking, or drinking tea, coffee or red wine. These respond well to brushing with whitening toothpaste, which contains ingredients to help remove stains, but won’t change the underlying colour of your teeth. Whitening toothpaste can damage enamel if it’s overused or contains strong abrasives. Make sure to follow the directions for use. You can also look for a toothpaste that contains ingredients that protect enamel, such as stannous fluoride, sodium fluoride, or calcium phosphate. Is it safe to use whitening toothpaste daily? It’s a pretty pricey option – certainly the most expensive we’ve included here – but Strong Polished often seems to be on offer at various stores and online.If your teeth are sensitive, look for desensitizing agents, like potassium, stannous fluoride, and potassium nitrate.