Macleans Whitening Toothpaste Tube, 100 ml

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Dentine sensitivity is believed to be caused by fluid moving up the tiny tubules connecting tooth dentine to the nerve. Temperature changes, pressure, or sweet or acidic food can influence the fluid’s movement. What else goes into your toothpaste? The combination of ingredients is designed to provide the right texture and taste, to help the product do it's job and be palatable for you:

If you suffer from enamel erosion, talk to your dentist too. They may suggest alternatives, such as changing your diet or brushing technique, using fluoride mouthwashes separately to brushing, or professional application of fluoride varnish. Toothpaste tablets that you chew aim to cut down on the plastic waste generated by toothpaste tubes. While it wasn't always the case, many toothpaste tubes are now recyclable, as they're manufactured from plastic alone, as opposed to a mix of plastic and metal. Unilever’s Regenerate Enamel Science Advanced toothpaste claims to regenerate enamel through the action of calcium silicate and sodium phosphate interacting with hydroxyapatite (what tooth enamel is made of). You can also buy vegan toothpastes which means they don't contain animal products, but are also cruelty free (have not been tested on animals). Some toothpastes advertise their natural ingredients such as coconut oil or charcoal, or the absence of palm oil. What to watch out for https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/expert-answers/whitening-toothpaste/faq-20058411A common concern is that consuming fluoridated tap water and using fluoride toothpaste could lead to excessive fluoride consumption, but the NHS says dental fluorosis, a condition that causes pitting or discolouration of children’s teeth caused by excessive fluoride, is uncommon in the UK, as fluoride in the water supply, where it is added, is carefully regulated. Zinc - a replacement for triclosan which, although not banned in the UK, has now been removed from most toothpastes over concerns about its safety. Zinc has antibacterial properties and is a common ingredient in toothpaste, but experts agree that the most important factor in removing bacteria is brushing effectively. Intrinsic staining happens inside your teeth and can be caused by trauma, certain medical treatment or excessive childhood fluoride consumption (but this is rare in the UK). Teeth also yellow as we age, due to thinning enamel. The only way to remove intrinsic staining is bleaching through dentist-administered professional products (using hydrogen peroxide).

Healthline has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. We avoid using tertiary references. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy. Charcoal whitening toothpaste has seen a huge rise in popularity, despite the Oral Health Foundation and our experts agreeing there’s not enough evidence to support claims around its whitening effect.

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Get your teeth looking squeaky clean with our range of toothpaste. Maintaining good dental health is essential and we’ve got everything from fluoride-free toothpaste to mouthwash, dental floss and more to keep your teeth in top shape. Tablets - the majority of scientific research has been done into how pastes work in combination with brushing, not tablets, so there is no guarantee that these will offer the same protection. Watch out for ones that are also fluoride-free (see above). There have been some innovations in this area in recent years and there may be good reason to choose a toothpaste targeted at repairing enamel. https://post.healthline.com/wp-json/wp-offload-ses/v1/c/ZW1haWxfaWQ9MjA2NDYmZW1haWxfY2xpY2tfaWQ9MzE1MTUmZW1haWxfY2xpY2tfdXJsPWh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGd3d3LmFkYS5vcmclMkZlbiUyRnNjaWVuY2UtcmVzZWFyY2glMkZhZGEtc2VhbC1vZi1hY2NlcHRhbmNlJTJGYWRhLXNlYWwtc2hvcHBpbmctbGlzdCZoYXNoPTIxYjdlNDVmMGJmMTY5MDUwMjJiZjk3MmQwMGM5NjU1ODliODY4OTRhODVjMDg2NmMwYjVmZTE1ZmEzNzE1M2E=