Macleans Whitening Toothpaste Tube, 100 ml

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Intrinsic staining happens inside your teeth and can be caused by trauma, certain medical treatment or excessive childhood fluoride consumption (but this is rare in the UK). Teeth also yellow as we age, due to thinning enamel. The only way to remove intrinsic staining is bleaching through dentist-administered professional products (using hydrogen peroxide). There are three types of fluoride: sodium fluoride, sodium monoflurophosphate and stannous fluoride. You can also buy vegan toothpastes which means they don't contain animal products, but are also cruelty free (have not been tested on animals). Some toothpastes advertise their natural ingredients such as coconut oil or charcoal, or the absence of palm oil. What to watch out for

Healthline has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. We avoid using tertiary references. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy. However, not all kerbside council collections accept them, so you may need to drop them off at a Boots store or other collection point. See our full story on toothpaste tube recycling for more. Get your teeth looking squeaky clean with our range of toothpaste. Maintaining good dental health is essential and we’ve got everything from fluoride-free toothpaste to mouthwash, dental floss and more to keep your teeth in top shape. Unilever’s Regenerate Enamel Science Advanced toothpaste claims to regenerate enamel through the action of calcium silicate and sodium phosphate interacting with hydroxyapatite (what tooth enamel is made of).

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/expert-answers/whitening-toothpaste/faq-20058411 Dantas AAR, et al. (2015). Can a bleaching toothpaste containing blue covarine demonstrate the same bleaching as conventional techniques? An in vitro, randomized and blinded study. Think about your needs. Many people – especially those who brush well – don’t need extra active ingredients apart from fluoride. If you have specific concerns around things such as whitening, sensitivity or enamel wear, see our ingredients guide (below) to understand the claims made about a particular toothpaste, and whether the evidence supports them.

Sodium bicarbonate is an effective stain remover with mild abrasive action. It also has some anti-bacterial properties. It’s a favourite for ‘natural’ toothpastes, for example Arm & Hammer uses it across its range. Charcoal Whilst this ingredient is used for professional whitening (i.e. changing the colour of your teeth), the UK legal limit for toothpaste is a concentration of 0.1%, compared with 6% in a professional whitening treatment, so it's unlikely to have much effect on underlying enamel colour in toothpaste form. Optical brighteners When used correctly, whitening toothpaste can remove surface stains from teeth. Some also lessen intrinsic stains from within teeth. You can expect an effective whitening toothpaste to lighten teeth by two or three shades. Does whitening toothpaste damage enamel?

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There have been some innovations in this area in recent years and there may be good reason to choose a toothpaste targeted at repairing enamel.