Myths About DIY Whitening

There’s a wealth of information on the internet, as you may have noticed. Now, whether that information is accurate and reliable or not is a totally different story. To make sure you know what you’re doing, that you’re not wasting your time, you’re not wasting your money, and you’re not damaging your teeth, we have one single suggestion: When you want teeth whitening or any other improvement, come see us for professional care. As for some myths that may be circulating regarding achieving a whiter smile, let’s nip them in the bud!

Scrubbing With Baking Soda (Don’t Do It)

Of course, if you use a scouring product on your teeth, you will be able to remove some amount of surface staining. However, the reality of the results is not going to line up with the sparkling smile you could achieve with teeth whitening. Instead, the following will occur:

• You won’t be able to reach the stains that have penetrated your teeth, which is the main cause of your discoloration
• You may scrape your enamel, which weakens your teeth and may lead to sensitivity

Whitening Toothpaste Hype (It’s Really Just Hype)

Yes, whitening toothpaste exists and does provide you with some gentle benefits. Namely, it can help remove some staining on the surface of your teeth. However, this isn’t going to help you achieve the multiple levels of teeth whitening you’re hoping to see (which you can achieve with professional care). Instead, you’ll mostly see the same smile even after multiple brushing sessions.