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Is it possible to whiten teeth using toothpaste?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I want to change my yellowish teeth to white. So which paste should I use?

Answered by Dr. Smitha Chowdary Yalavarthy

Education:

BDS

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Dr. Smitha Chowdary Yalavarthy is a Dental Surgeon with extensive clinical experience, committed to delivering comprehensive dental care. She performs procedures including cleanings, fillings, extractions, root canals, crowns, bridge prosthesis, and corrective treatments such as braces. Passionate about preventive care, she emphasizes the importance of good oral hygiene and has been dedicated to helping patients maintain healthy teeth and confident smiles.

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Hi,

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First, see if the yellow shade is because of the calculus or your teeth shade is yellow. If it is plaque or calculus then you need to go to a dentist and get oral prophylaxis done. If the shade of your enamel is as such then do not bother much because there will be so many shades in enamel and do not try to change that to white.

Glizer toothpaste might help you before occasions. But do not use it regularly as this whitening toothpaste contains abrasive agents also which might cause wear of enamel.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Divya Banu M
Published At August 28, 2019
Reviewed At May 28, 2025

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Smitha Chowdary Yalavarthy is a Dental Surgeon with extensive clinical experience, committed to delivering comprehensive dental care. She performs procedures including cleanings, fillings, extractions, root canals, crowns, bridge prosthesis, and corrective treatments such as braces. Passionate about preventive care, she emphasizes the importance of good oral hygiene and has been dedicated to helping patients maintain healthy teeth and confident smiles.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Divya Banu M is a dedicated Dental Surgeon with valuable clinical experience. She specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of various diseases and conditions affecting the oral cavity. With a gentle and patient-centered approach, she is committed to promoting oral health and enhancing smiles through quality dental care. Her areas of expertise include restorative dentistry, preventive dental care, and cosmetic dental procedures.

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Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Smitha Chowdary Yalavarthy is a Dental Surgeon with extensive clinical experience, committed to delivering comprehensive dental care. She performs procedures including cleanings, fillings, extractions, root canals, crowns, bridge prosthesis, and corrective treatments such as braces. Passionate about preventive care, she emphasizes the importance of good oral hygiene and has been dedicated to helping patients maintain healthy teeth and confident smiles.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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