Written by Dr. Chaw Su Kyi on July 13, 2020
There are several whitening kinds of toothpaste on the market. A whitening toothpaste doesn’t change the actual colour of your teeth but they may be effective at removing surface staining. These kinds of toothpaste typically contain more abrasive ingredients, such as silica, which scrub the surface of the teeth.
Teeth whitening toothpaste won’t give you dramatic, bright white results unless you naturally have very white teeth. Whitening toothpaste may help reduce the discolouration of your teeth from coffee or red wine enamel surface staining.
Recently ‘charcoal’ has been popping up in all sorts of ‘healthy products’. Whitening one’s teeth using charcoal is an interesting viewing on YouTube. However – does it work? Well, the Romans used to have powdered charcoal in their toothpaste! While you might not notice any negative effects right away, the American Dental Association has warned that activated charcoal is too abrasive and risk wearing away your tooth enamel.
If you want to actually whiten your teeth, you might consider dental professional teeth whitening treatment. If you wish to discuss professional tooth whitening please speak with Dr Kyi at your next appointment.
West London Orthodontics offers the most advanced orthodontic care for children and adults. Serving patients in Hammersmith, Shepherd's Bush, and Chiswick, Dr Kyi and her team specialise in various brace options, including Invisalign. Book a consultation today.
