{"id":120,"date":"2017-10-06T15:35:49","date_gmt":"2017-10-06T15:35:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winthropsmiles.com\/blog\/?p=120"},"modified":"2017-12-06T15:55:38","modified_gmt":"2017-12-06T15:55:38","slug":"teeth-whitening-gum-really-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.winthropsmiles.com\/blog\/teeth-whitening-gum-really-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Teeth Whitening Gum Really Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-121\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winthropsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/AdobeStock_66737961-300x180.jpeg\" alt=\"chewing gum\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.winthropsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/AdobeStock_66737961-300x180.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.winthropsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/AdobeStock_66737961-768x460.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.winthropsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/AdobeStock_66737961-1024x613.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Beauty is only skin deep, but that doesn\u2019t mean that you shouldn\u2019t pay attention to your appearance. Making a great first impression often starts with an attractive smile \u2014 and the whiter your teeth are, the better. If you\u2019re just now thinking about how to get a brighter set of pearly whites, you might be wondering which products are best for your purposes. Chewing gums that claim to whiten teeth could seem too good to be true; after all, it can\u2019t be that easy, can it?<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>How Whitening Gum Is Supposed to Work<\/h2>\n<p>Many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentalnewspk.com\/does-tooth-whitening-gum-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">whitening gums<\/a> are slightly abrasive, which supposedly enables them gently remove surface stains from tooth enamel. Other gums contain ingredients that are supposed to prevent new stains from sticking.<\/p>\n<p>In truth, though, you should only buy whitening gum if you enjoy chewing gum and you like the taste of a particular product. There is extremely little research into the efficacy of these items when it comes to battling stains on teeth.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, you should always scrutinize the labels of the products you buy. You\u2019ll find that some of these gums have fine print about how often you\u2019re supposed to chew in order to see results. You might have to use the gum for an hour every day, and even then you may not see results until after you\u2019ve been using it for three months or so \u2014 if you see any results at all, that is.<\/p>\n<h2>What About Other Whitening Products?<\/h2>\n<p>Now that we\u2019ve been disillusioned about teeth whitening gum, let\u2019s take a moment to consider other over the counter whitening products.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Whitening toothpastes can be effective. However, they only tackle surface stains.<\/li>\n<li>OTC whitening strips can certainly give you a brighter smile, but they could make your teeth very sensitive or irritate your gums.<\/li>\n<li>At-home natural remedies, like oil pulling, usually have very little effectiveness for whitening teeth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>The Best Route to a Whiter Smile<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re serious about achieving a smile that sparkles, the best thing to do is team up with your dentist. In as little as one hour, your teeth can go from dull to dazzling. This is thanks to the innovative Zoom! whitening system, which uses a bleaching gel along with a special light to break up stains that are below the surface of your teeth. Your new look could last for years after your treatment!<\/p>\n<p>Your dentist may also offer take-home whitening kits that produce the same dramatic results in as little as two weeks.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s true that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winthropsmiles.com\/teeth-whitening.html\">professional whitening<\/a> costs more than its OTC counterparts, but many people have found that the cost is well worth it because the process is quick, safe for the teeth and gums, and extremely effective.<\/p>\n<p>Whitening gum might taste yummy, but that is about its only significant merit. If you want a whiter smile, skip the chewing and head to your dentist for a professional treatment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Brooks Dental<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Howard D. Brooks leads the team at Brooks Dental. As cosmetic specialists, they are eager to help their patients achieve teeth that are as gorgeous as they are healthy. If you have questions about professional whitening, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winthropsmiles.com\/contact-us.html\">contact us<\/a> at 617-846-1811.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Beauty is only skin deep, but that doesn\u2019t mean that you shouldn\u2019t pay attention to your appearance. Making a great first impression often starts with an attractive smile \u2014 and the whiter your teeth are, the better. 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