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teeth whitening for sensitive teeth: simple dos and don'ts

teeth whitening for sensitive teeth: simple dos and don'ts

You may have heard us mention this before, but 1 in 8 Americans struggle with tooth sensitivity. If you’re the “1,” just know you’re not alone, and we know how you feel. It can be so hard to deal with everything that comes with sensitive teeth....having to chew on one side, only being able to use lukewarm water to brush your teeth, avoiding hot and cold treats, not being able to whiten your teeth....unfortunately, the list goes on and on. We're here to remind you that incredible, innovative solutions exist! Teeth whitening for sensitive teeth does, in fact, exist. Thanks to natural whitening toothpaste (aka Davids hydroxyapatite toothpaste) and other cutting-edge products like PAP teeth whitening, you can achieve a bright white smile while simultaneously treating your sensitivity. But as you begin your whitening journey with sensitive teeth, there are a few important things to remember. Read on to discover our top dos and don’ts as you work towards your brightest smile yet! do: follow the instructions on the package Product warnings exist for a reason. With most peroxide-based whitening products such as mouthwash, strips, and gel, you’ll find strict instructions on how long to leave the product on your teeth. When you leave chemical whitening agents on your teeth too long, not only can it wear down your enamel (causing uncomfortable teeth sensitivity), but the whitening agents will stop working their magic. The process tends to hit a “plateau” such that your teeth tend to stay at the same shade. To make sure that your teeth are actually getting whiter, you can take progress photos holding a tooth “shade guide” next to your teeth. You’ll notice that methods of teeth whitening for sensitive teeth, such as PAP teeth whitening, have more lenient instructions. These methods are designed for sensitive teeth, using whitening agents that don’t damage your enamel over time. So you can use these products often without worrying! do: seek out teeth whitening for sensitive teeth Yep, you read that right. Teeth whitening for sensitive teeth actually exists. Even if you don’t have sensitive teeth day-to-day, it’s no secret that conventional teeth whitening methods can cause some serious sensitivity. That’s why we encourage everyone to seek out teeth whitening for sensitive teeth! These new, innovative methods use PAP (phthalimidoperoxycaproic acid) in place of peroxides. While peroxides release free radicals (unstable atoms) that can damage your enamel and lead to sensitivity, PAP does not. Plus, many PAP products (along with our natural whitening toothpaste) are formulated with hydroxyapatite to remineralize your enamel and reverse sensitivity (more on that below). The result is a sparkling white smile that feels as good as it looks. do: master the basics + remineralize with hydroxyapatite Teeth whitening won’t do much if you’re not prioritizing oral care on a daily basis. Teeth discoloration occurs from daily wear and tear. Different foods, drinks, and habits can wear down your enamel over time, causing it to turn yellow (or even gray) over time. The best way to combat discoloration is to optimize your mouth-friendly diet and hone in on the oral care basics. limit hard and/or acidic foods and drinks avoid alcohol, tobacco, and nicotine brush twice daily with our natural whitening toothpaste, infused with hydroxyapatite floss daily with our dental floss, infused with xylitol and hydroxyapatite scrape your tongue These habits will protect your enamel while delivering a daily dose of hydroxyapatite, a revolutionary ingredient that works to remineralize your enamel from the inside out. When it comes to teeth whitening for sensitive teeth, your products should always incorporate hydroxyapatite. This hero ingredient has been proven to reduce sensitivity by plugging “holes” in your enamel to protect your tooth’s center nerve (and everything surrounding it). Additionally, research shows that hydroxyapatite embodies its own whitening powers, revealing a brighter smile without help from other ingredients. don’t: blindly follow social media trends Social media trends will have you slathering purple toothpaste all over your pearly whites or applying hydrogen peroxide directly to your teeth with a cotton ball. We’re here to tell you that these are not reliable methods of teeth whitening for sensitive teeth. On one hand, purple toothpaste uses color theory to “mimic” the appearance of a whiter smile until saliva comes around and wipes the lingering residue off your enamel. On the other hand, applying hydrogen peroxide directly to your teeth can cause serious damage to your enamel which can have long-lasting negative effects. Instead of following advice from social media, we recommend sticking to methods that are lab-tested (like our natural whitening toothpaste) and gentle (like PAP teeth whitening). don’t: skip your dentist appointment If sensitivity is getting in the way of your day-to-day life (whether you’re following a whitening routine or not), we recommend visiting your dentist. They’ll be able to take X-rays and analyze your gums to see if something deeper might be causing your sensitivity. It could be that your gums have receded to expose some sensitive nerve endings, or your enamel has been weakened enough to cause a cavity. You don’t want to overlook these things or let them progress to the point where they can no longer be reversed! don’t: ignore painful messages from your mouth As annoying as they are, your sensitive teeth are always trying to tell you something. We know it can be tempting to ignore painful messages from your mouth for the sake of a bright white smile, but we urge you to (1) get to the root of your sensitivity and if it’s safe (2) opt for whitening methods that actually nurture your smile. Remember, it is possible to find teeth whitening for sensitive teeth. And we’re happy to provide you with whitening methods that nurture your long-term oral health. To accompany our natural whitening toothpaste, we’re launching an exciting new whitening product this year. Can you guess what it is? We’ll give you one hint: its star ingredient starts with a “p” and ends with a “p”! buy now.
does purple toothpaste work does purple toothpaste work? how our natural whitening toothpaste outshines this tiktok star

does purple toothpaste work? how our natural whitening toothpaste outshines this tiktok star

Purple toothpaste is all the rage on TikTok. With videos that reveal a bright white smile after just a few seconds of brushing with this purple goo, we can see how it might be enticing.While we admit that these purple toothpaste videos are instantly gratifying, we’re here to remind you to ask yourself: does purple toothpaste work to truly whiten your teeth in a healthy way? Spoiler alert: purple toothpaste yields surface-level results, while our natural whitening toothpaste whitens your teeth at the source to reveal a brighter smile that’s healthier, too. what is purple toothpaste? Purple toothpaste is exactly what it sounds like: toothpaste with purple dye in it. Just like purple shampoo is used to “cancel out” yellow, brassy tones in blonde-dyed hair, purple toothpaste is said to “mask” the yellow tones that sit on the surface of your teeth. How does purple toothpaste work? Well, purple is directly opposite yellow on the color wheel (in other words, purple and yellow are complementary colors). So purple toothpaste neutralizes the yellow tones on your teeth, making them appear whiter. Many companies will claim they’ve developed the perfect cool, purple tint that directly opposes the warm, yellow tones on your teeth. This claim in itself is questionable, as your teeth can have a very different yellow hue compared to the person next to you.Now that we can start to see through the marketing gimmicks of purple toothpaste, let’s investigate what’s actually in it. To achieve its vibrant color, most purple toothpaste formulas use the following dyes. CI17200/D&C Red No. 33: this synthetic dye is derived from petroleum or coal tar sources. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) rates Red No. 33 up to 5 (depending on usage). This rating indicates high safety concerns regarding contamination and use restriction, meaning the FDA has limits surrounding its concentration in cosmetics. CI42090/FD&C Blue No. 1: this synthetic dye is derived from petroleum. With an EWG score of up to 8, Blue No. 1 is close to the worst possible safety rating. As stated on the EWG’s Skin Deep Database, this dye poses more of a risk when used in products around the mouth due to the potential for ingestion and absorption, and it’s linked to moderate to high toxicity concerns for humans. As you can see, the main ingredients in purple toothpaste have been deemed unsafe for use by the EWG, which is an organization dedicated to protecting our individual and environmental health by changing industry standards. Their massive team of scientists, lawyers, data specialists, and policy experts work tirelessly to reform the broken chemical safety and agricultural laws in the US. The EWG believes in putting all the facts on the table, so you can make an informed decision about the products you use.So, now that you know some of the truth behind this popular product, is purple toothpaste really something you want to lather on your teeth? does purple toothpaste work? Purple toothpaste may work to neutralize the yellow tones on the surface of your teeth, but it doesn’t actually whiten your teeth. In fact, the brightening effects of purple toothpaste are very temporary, usually only lasting a few hours after application. Once your saliva recoats your teeth (which is healthy, it will remove the thin purple film on the surface of your teeth and bring you right back to where you started.This is because the purple toothpaste “works” by leaving a thin purple film on the surface of your teeth. Once that film is gone, your teeth are back to their original shade. In the process, purple toothpaste might stain your tongue, lips, and gums, which defeats the purpose in our opinion!So, does purple toothpaste work? Our answer is no, it’s simply instant gratification that requires constant upkeep and doesn’t truly nurture whiter, healthier teeth. how our natural whitening toothpaste outshines purple toothpaste Unlike purple toothpaste, our natural whitening toothpaste works to whiten your teeth by polishing and lifting surface stains and remineralizing your enamel to reveal a brighter, healthier smile. Here’s how we do it. hydroxyapatite whitens at the source: research reveals that hydroxyapatite can whiten your teeth at the source. By penetrating the tooth’s outer surface and remineralizing the enamel from the inside out, hydroxyapatite nurtures a smoother enamel surface while reducing the plaque that causes yellow surface stains. This provides both instant gratification and long-term (healthy) whitening effects while also strengthening your teeth and soothing sensitivity. In other words, it’s natural teeth whitening at its finest! our micro-abrasives polish away surface stains: in addition to hydroxyapatite, our ultra-fine micro abrasives (namely hydrated silica, calcium carbonate, and sodium bicarbonate) aid in whitening by “exfoliating” your teeth and safely polishing away plaque....unlike purple toothpaste that leaves a film on your teeth to counterbalance yellow tones, Our micro-abrasives are premium quality and sourced from natural sandstone and quartz powder. our natural whitening toothpaste contains 98% USA-origin ingredients: why does this matter? Many conventional toothpastes, including purple toothpaste, import very low-quality ingredients from overseas. By sourcing our ingredients domestically from suppliers we know and trust, we’re able to bring you the highest quality ingredients in your natural whitening toothpaste. our formulas are EWG verified: unlike the synthetic dyes in purple toothpaste, our natural whitening toothpaste is EWG VERIFIED™. This means that our ingredients meet the organization's strictest standard for health and safety, bringing you natural teeth whitening that avoids the questionable ingredients on EWG’s “unacceptable” list. In addition to our amazing natural whitening toothpaste, stay tuned as we prepare to roll out new peroxide-free whitening products that outshine purple toothpaste. We’re always excited to bring you natural teeth whitening that nourishes your oral and overall health. buy now.

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