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Everyone wants a brighter smile. While there are countless teeth-whitening methods available, nothing works quite as well as using a whitening toothpaste. After all, your toothpaste plays a major role in your teeth’s health; it helps fights cavities and gum disease while also removing plaque buildup and strengthening the enamel. Most toothpastes feature teeth-whitening ingredients like peroxide, sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and sodium monofluorophosphate (fluoride), but that doesn’t mean that they’ll effectively enhance your smile.
Instead, Beverly Hills-based dentist Dr. Neil Hadaegh, DDS, and Los Angeles-based dentist Carly LeVine, DDS, suggest trying one of these popular teeth-whitening toothpastes to get that brighter smile you’ve been dreaming of:
Crest 3D White Vibrant Luxe Whitening Toothpaste ($3.99)
"[This] is probably the best bang for your buck as it can remove up to 95% of surface stains. This is probably the more popular of the whitening toothpastes since can be found at local pharmacies and drugstores as well as Costco," Hadaegh says. Its foam-action formula delivers teeth-whitening agents to the teeth to reveal a brighter smile and leave you feeling clean and refreshed.
Tom's of Maine Simply White Natural Toothpaste ($4.49)
Tom's Of Maine is already our go-to for natural deodorant, and now we're excited to try the brand's natural toothpaste! It uses naturally-sourced silicas that work to brighten teeth without any harmful bleaching chemicals. "For those who want an all-natural and fluoride-free alternative, Tom’s of Maine Antiplaque & Whitening toothpaste is a great product. It’s been highly reviewed and contains xylitol," Hadaegh explains.
Opalescence Whitening Toothpaste ($16.99)
"This is my personal favorite and the one I use. Opalescence is a leader in the Dental Industry when it comes to whitening products," Hadaegh says. "What I really like about it is that its unique formulation has a lower abrasiveness, decreasing the likelihood that it will damage your tooth enamel."
Rembrandt Deeply White Peroxide Whitening Toothpaste ($5.99)
Formulated with a rapid-release peroxide ingredient, this toothpaste visibly brightens your smile instantly while also restoring enamel. “Most whitening toothpastes use abrasive particles to scrub off stains and ultimately damage the enamel,” LeVine explains, who also suggests avoiding buying a toothpaste because of its flashy packaging. “This is my favorite toothpaste because it is low in abrasiveness.”
Sensodyne ProNamel Gentle Whitening Toothpaste ($5.49)
When it comes to those with sensitive teeth, dentists recommend Sensodyne’s ProNamel Gentle Whitening Toothpaste. This versatile formula effectively removes stains while also preventing gum and tooth pain while you brush with minerals that get deep into the enamel surface to strengthen your teeth. Sounds good to us!
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