These pastes get their name from their vibrant purple tint. “Purple toothpaste works by using purple dye to neutralize any yellowish stains or coloration on the teeth,” explains Rhonda Kalasho, DDS of ...

At-home teeth whitening kits or toothpastes are great for getting a whiter smile at home without the costs of in-office treatments. However, it's important to remain realistic about what you can ...

I've never met someone who didn't wish their teeth were whiter. But, let's be honest, our teeth are easy to neglect. When was the last time you remembered to floss? I haven't been super into my smile ...

Charcoal toothpaste can remove some surface stains on your teeth, but it doesn’t whiten teeth better than regular toothpaste. Its long-term effects are unclear. Charcoal is one of the biggest trends ...

Roshini Raj, MD, is Health's former magazine's medical editor and coauthor of What the Yuck?!. Board-certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine, Dr. Raj is a Clinical Associate Professor of ...

Whitening toothpastes can lighten stains and brighten teeth over time. While they may not be as fast or effective as other options, such as whitening strips or professional dental treatments, ...

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When you head to the dental aisle at any supermarket or chemist, it is filled with toothpastes making so many claims that it's difficult to know where to start. Wanting white teeth is no longer ...

Anybody use this toothpaste? If so, THROW IT AWAY! I went to the dentist today to have my teeth cleaned and during my cleaning I was asked if I use Crest 3D whitening. I said I did and asked how she ...