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Are Mouthwashes Containing Alcohol Good for Long Term Use?

There is a growing trend of oral health companies moving away from alcohol containing mouthwashes. This change is occurring for two big reasons: the impact of alcohol on...

What Makes Some Mouthwashes Burn?

Posted in Oral Health.

Alcohol usually gets all the blame for the burning sensation you feel from certain mouthwashes, but in fact, the burning sensation usually comes from essential oils in...

What is the Ideal Mouthwash?

Posted in Oral Health.

The 4 Keys to the Best Mouthwash for Daily Use Alkaline pH & the absence of chelating agents – so there is no potential for acid erosion. Fluoride – to...

Is Your Mouthwash Staining Your Teeth?

Posted in Oral Health, Teeth whitening.

Types of Mouth Rinses That Can Stain Teeth Cationic Antiseptics Produce yellow-brown staining Examples – Chlorhexidine, Cetylpyridinium Chloride (a common...

Can You Use Hydrogen Peroxide Solution to Whiten Teeth?

Posted in Oral Health, Teeth whitening.

Reasons to Avoid Store-Bought Hydrogen Peroxide for Whitening Mouth rinses are not an effective delivery method for bleaching agents – Hydrogen peroxide readily...

Do Tooth Whitening Gums Really Work at Whitening Teeth?

Posted in Oral Health, Teeth whitening.

Whitening gums do not produce the whitening effects we typically think of with teeth whitening, and they won’t really make your teeth whiter. However, they...

The pH of At-Home Tooth Whitening Strips and Whitening Pens

Posted in Oral Health, Teeth whitening.

Whitening strips and whitening pens are an extremely convenient, popular way to whiten your teeth at home, and they are also often used for touch ups to help maintain a...

The pH of Tray Whitening Gels

Posted in Oral Health, Teeth whitening.

We discussed last week that more acidic tooth whitening gels produce increased tooth sensitivity and are a little more harsh on your teeth in general. This concept is...

The pH of In-Office Tooth Whitening Products

Posted in Oral Health, Teeth whitening.

Because most in-office tooth bleaching products are prepared freshly for each patient they need less acids to preserve their shelf life, and therefore can be much...

The Top 3 Ways to Whiten Teeth Sustainably

Posted in Oral Health, Teeth whitening.

There are numerous methods of whitening your teeth on the market, but naturally, your goal should be to whiten your teeth in a sustainable fashion, as we have discussed...

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Why Whitening Toothpastes are Unhealthy for Your Teeth

Posted in Oral Health, Teeth whitening.

The Big Problems with Whitening Toothpastes Heavy Abrasives – Whitening toothpastes rely on heavy abrasives to strip off stains. These abrasives also repeatedly...

The Difference Between Carbamide & Hydrogen Peroxide Bleaching Gels

Posted in Oral Health, Teeth whitening.

All bleaching products must contain some form of oxidizing agent if they are at all to whiten teeth by splitting up large chromophore molecules into smaller less colored...