What is the best OTC teeth whitener besides crest whitestrips?!
Question:
What is the best OTC teeth whitener besides crest whitestrips?
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I like the Rembrandt products (toothpastes). But if you use a whitening toothpaste everyday, you are actually harming your teeth. The layer beneath your enamel is dentin, and it is a darker (yellow-tone) color. As you use these abrasive products; strips or toothpaste, you are thinning your enamel and causing both sensitivity and possibly darkening the shade of your teeth.
Cosmetically speaking, your teeth should not be whiter than the whites of your eyes. That creates the 'Hollywood effect,' you know, how celebrities' teeth look like they should absolutely glow in the dark. It is unnatural to have teeth that white.
Try using the toothpaste once or twice a week. Snap a digital photo of your teeth prior to use. Do not check the color everyday -- more likely than not, you will not see a difference. After roughly two weeks, initially, take another photo and ask a friend to evaluate the color. A blue background is more accurate, and try to take the photo in natural light.
If you drink dark sodas (Dr. Pepper, Pepsi) use a straw, limit the amount of red wine you drink, and drink your morning coffee before you brush your teeth. Incorporating habits like this limit the long-term damage your teeth incur.