Whitening toothpaste can damage your teeth.

 

Whitening toothpaste can damage your teeth.

Whitening toothpaste contains more abrasive ingredients than regular toothpaste.

This can make your teeth appear slightly whiter by removing extrinsic stains or stains from the outermost layer of your teeth.

Some examples would be stains from coffee, cigarettes, and sodas.

Although, using a whitening toothpaste comes with a risk as more abrasive toothpaste leads to thinner enamel, making your teeth sensitive and even appearing darker.

Most of us have had the same routine for brushing our teeth since we were small and first learned the habit: brush, spit, rinse.

But even though it’s natural to have a strong desire to rinse out your mouth with water after brushing, it isn’t always recommended.

Toothpastes that contain fluoride and other ingredients meant to strengthen your tooth enamel might need a bit of extra time on the surface of your teeth for you to get their full benefit.

Let’s cover the pros and cons of rinsing after brushing, so you can decide if it’s time to make a change to your routine.