There are some new products to whiten your smile.
“Whitening floss has silica embedded in it, and silica is an abrasive that helps to take away the surface stain,” said Dr. Thomas George, a Dentist at Deme. He thinks the whitening benefits from the new whitening floss will be minimal, but said, “anything that makes people floss is going to be a good thing for the overall health of the teeth and gums.”
Whitening treatments from a dentist are most effective, but can be costly. He and other dentist agree that some over-the-counter bleaching products can work a little. The best bang for the buck is Crest 3-D Whitening Strips. The Sonicare Electric toothbrush is also effective.
Things like wine, tea and coffee can stain teeth. And now there’s a new product aimed at that — Wine Wipe and Pearly Wipes. They are little pads moistened with whitening ingredients like baking soda and hydrogen peroxide. “I think it’s easy to carry with you. It’s a quick fix after a meal or after a drink of wine. I wouldn’t expect to have a big whitening effect, but it’s a good way to clean your teeth after a meal,” said Dr. George.
Some of these whitening products are only available online, or are just now hitting store shelves. Some popular products: Crest 3D White Strips, Crest Glide Whitening Floss, Philips Sonicare Toothbrushes, Wine and Pearly Wipes
