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Topic Title: Whitening bad for gums?
Created On: 04/13/2010 09:52 AM
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lisabrowndentist

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Not in evert case. For this you need to consult and get it done from the expert only. Reason could be anything like, a new hand and knoledge can ruin your expectation.

So take care all this factors.


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04/19/2010 10:52 AM
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hillaryhoffman

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I think that whitening toothpaste can be bad for gums, depending on which brand you pick - some are harsher and more abrasive than others. This article recommends using a soft toothbrush and gentle strokes. Also, if you have very sensitive gums, you may want to avoid a peroxide-containing formula.

I read somewhere that Sensodyne Extra Whitening toothpaste is a good choice for people with sensitive teeth and gums. I'm interested in trying it, but it's a bit more expensive than my normal, non-whitening toothpaste. Does anyone have experience with the Sensodyne toothpaste? Does it work as well as they claim? Is it worth the extra cost?
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AmariT

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I've always had weak gums, and 10+ years ago a dentist told me not to use whitening toothpaste because it's bad for gums. I've never questioned this and in all that time have very carefully sought out nonwhitening toothpaste (a task that has become increasingly more difficult as the years have passed). But it seems to me that in 10 years, a lot can change. Whitening tootpaste may be made of entirely different ingredients now than it was when I was told not to use it. So, here are my questions:

Is whitening toothpaste bad for gums?

And, if so, why?

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