Is Stain Removing Dentifrice Better Than Tooth Polishers And Mouthwash?

Synopsis Tooth discoloration is a common dental complaint and may be caused by superficial staining from dietary sources. The present study compared the stain removal capabilities of 3 agents viz. (A: standard dentifrice) , (B:  whitening/stain removing dentifrice) and (C: whitening/stain removing dentifrice, tooth polish, tooth polisher and whitening/stain removing mouthwash) . This week's  'MED FACT'  discusses a clinical trial from Indian Journal Of Dentistry, “Clinical evaluation of the stain removin g the ability of a whi tening dentifrice and stain controlling system”, 2019.

Authors: Trevor F. Walsha, Andrew Rawlinsona, David Wildgoose at al. Key Takeaways Whitening regimens (B and C) had a significant effect on reducing tooth staining and improving whiteness over the 6-week time period. Objective    Study Type    Participants  To Investigate The Role Of Whiting Agents In…