Whitening toothpaste? Yay or Nay

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#1 Post by **chocolategrad** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 9:13 pm

As some of you may recall, I was having a bit of sensitivity in my tooth after a braces adjustment and I was referred to an endodonthist. My endodonthist recommended sensodyne toothpaste.

Well, I went to the store to get some and I saw another one for Arm & Hammer called Advance White Sensitive. It provides sensitivity relief plus whitening. Since it was cheaper than the Sensodyne, I figured I might as well get it since I am a broke college student

Anywhoo, now I worry that I may be hurting my teeth. Doesn't whitening have the potential to CAUSE tooth sensitivity? Should I be staying away from whitening tooth paste.

Does any of you currently use whitening toothpaste with your braces? Any noticeable effect, negative or positive?

Thanks

#2 Post by **Spanner** » Tue Dec 04, 2007 3:12 am

I use sensodyne whitening too. It gets rid of recent stains like red wine (which always makes my teeth look black ewwww). I haven't noticed any sensitivity in my teeth at all for a long time.

#3 Post by **Spanner** » Tue Dec 04, 2007 4:03 am

Not to mention the head as well Karen eh

I had one of those nights last night. I did clean my teeth really well before bed but my tongue is black this morning haha

#4 Post by **Miss Smiley** » Tue Dec 04, 2007 1:31 pm

I use the Crest Sensitive Whitening, with no sensitivities and I think the color of my teeth look the same.

#5 Post by **chocolategrad** » Tue Dec 04, 2007 8:05 pm

Pheeeeeeeeeeeew

I am a lot relieved. I did not want to compound my issue. Thanks to everyone

#6 Post by **braces38** » Tue Dec 11, 2007 1:37 pm

I use whitening toothpaste even though it doesnt make much of a difference.