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Sensitive teethTeeth Sensitive to Cold: Causes and Practical Solutions
Cold hurts when the dentine beneath the enamel is no longer insulated: enamel worn by acids or hard brushing, gums receding and exposing the neck of the tooth....
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Whitening & stainsTeeth whitening pen: gimmick or real solution?
Mostly a gadget: the pen’s gel, applied in small amounts and quickly diluted by saliva, acts for too short a time to change the tooth’s internal shade; the...
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Whitening & stainsWhitening strips: do they work, and are they safe?
Peroxide whitening strips really do lighten, by one to two shades in one to two weeks, with uneven results between brands. The price to pay: frequent tooth sensitivity,...
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Whitening & stainsTeeth Whitening Trays: Honest Review and Gentle Everyday Alternatives
There are two kinds of tray: the dentist’s custom-made one, with a dosed gel and follow-up, really lightens the internal shade; the standard kit sold online, ill-fitting and...
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Whitening & stainsAt-home or in-office whitening: an honest comparison
The two do not aim at the same thing: the dentist lightens the internal shade with dosed peroxide, in a few sessions, for several hundred euros; home care,...
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Whitening & stainsHydrogen peroxide on teeth: effective but risky?
Hydrogen peroxide really does lighten the shade of teeth: it is the molecule dentists use. But the pharmacy bottle is neither dosed nor supervised: gum burns, sensitivity, weakened...
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GumsPomegranate and gums: what antioxidants can do for your mouth
Pomegranate is rich in polyphenols, antioxidants with recognised properties, but no study proves that a pomegranate toothpaste treats the gums: it is a comfort bonus, not a treatment....
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Whitening & stainsStrawberries for Whiter Teeth: What the Science Says
No, or barely. The malic acid in strawberries does not lighten enamel: the slight effect you see comes from the seeds acting as an abrasive. Worse, their acidity...
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Whitening & stainsDoes Turmeric Whiten Teeth? Myth or Reality
No, turmeric does not whiten teeth. The effect in before/after photos comes from the powder's abrasion and an optical contrast, not from any stain-lifting action. Its pigment is...
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