Toothpastes described as whitening are often designed to help reduce surface deposits and stains. A regular everyday toothpaste may focus on other needs.
When does whitening toothpaste make sense?
If your main concern is deposits from coffee, tea or other staining foods and drinks, a whitening toothpaste may be a reasonable choice. However, you should not expect brushing to change the natural colour of dentine.
If you have sensitive teeth
If you experience sensitivity, choose a formula better suited to sensitive teeth and establish what is causing the problem.
