Spry All Natural Whitening Toothpaste
The best overall whitening toothpaste
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Supersmile professional teeth whitening toothpaste
Runner-up for best whitening toothpaste
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Native Whitening Wild Mint & Peppermint Oil Fluoride Toothpaste
The best natural whitening toothpaste
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Colgate Optic White whitening toothpaste
The best heavy-duty whitening toothpaste
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For those who want pearly white teeth but struggle with tooth sensitivity, sifting through the array of teeth whitening products out there can be difficult.
I speak from experience here — I once fell asleep with whitening strips and my teeth have never been the same since. Most whitening products damage my teeth and darken my gums (but I have pushed through the pain in an effort to find the best teeth whitening products of all).
Anyway, if you have sensitive teeth like I do, whitening toothpaste is probably your best bet for achieving a bright smile without enduring pain. Toothpaste generally has lower concentrations of hydrogen peroxide and other whitening agents than products such as whitening trays, strips and gel pens. While the safest option for your enamel is probably completely abandoning bleachingusing the best whitening toothpaste sparingly or as directed is a good way to achieve the brightness you are looking for.
This is my sensitive teeth guide to whitening toothpaste, with each product judged on criteria such as taste, texture, ingredients, residue and overall mouthfeel. I can’t accurately judge these products for their whitening capabilities because I used them back-to-back, so I wasn’t starting from my natural tooth color every time I went.
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I have tried many teeth whitening toothpastes. In my opinion, none of them were terrible, but none were as great as Spry All Natural Whitening Toothpaste.
Remember, I only judged on taste, texture, ingredients, residue, and overall mouthfeel, so I’m not talking about the long-term results of Spry Whitening Toothpaste (the brand claims it removes surface stains from coffee, tea, and soda) – – but for me, a toothpaste that feels and tastes good will give you the best results because you’ll actually use it consistently.
In terms of product specifications, Spry All Natural Whitening Toothpaste contains sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) as the main teeth whitening ingredient. Many brands use it, and many use hydrogen peroxide to whiten teeth, which is harsher but may have better results — but my opinion is that toothpastes with hydrogen peroxide don’t taste good.
Spry uses both xylitol and erythritol, two sugar alcohols, as sweeteners. It also contains stevia. This combination of sweeteners may be one reason why Spry Whitening Toothpaste tastes better than its competitors.
Again, to be fair, none of the other toothpastes I tried were spectacularly bad — and then with the runners-up.
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I can say for sure that this toothpaste gave Spry a good place overall. It was just as great in most ways, but it didn’t taste as good. You and I don’t have the same taste buds, so maybe you like Supersmile better than Spry.
As for whitening power, Supersmile Whitening Toothpaste contains dicalcium phosphate, sodium bicarbonate and titanium dioxide, which contribute to pearly whiteness when used regularly. It is sweetened only with sorbitol, a sugar alcohol.
Supersmile Whitening Toothpaste didn’t leave any gritty or otherwise weird texture or aftertaste in my mouth. It also didn’t cause any sensitivity to my teeth after using it twice a day for almost two weeks. Overall, I feel comfortable recommending this whitening toothpaste as one of the best.
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To be 100% honest, this Native toothpaste reminded me of attempts to make healthy versions of classic sweets. They always turn out crumbly and never taste as good as the real deal. (I feel the same way about natural deodorants, despite my efforts to incorporate more au natural products in my life. Fragile and just not that fun or good).
I have to give credit where it’s due. Native makes use of it hydrated silica in this toothpaste, which apparently is a natural and abundant compound that does triple duty as a mildly abrasive cleanser, thickener and whitener, depending on the exact formulation. Native also uses titanium dioxide for whitening in this toothpaste.
The ingredients list claims that the toothpaste is flavored with peppermint oil and sweetened with xylitol and stevia, but my experience is that the toothpaste contains minute amounts of all of these things. The mint flavor is very mild — barely compared to the others on this list — and the sweetness is also subtle.
This would be a good choice for anyone who prioritizes sustainably and responsibly sourced ingredients over taste and texture.
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This whitening toothpaste isn’t for me — it felt too strong in every way — but I would recommend it to someone looking for a heavy-duty whitening toothpaste who doesn’t have sensitive teeth or gums.
Colgate Optic White toothpaste gave me the opposite experience of Native: Instead of tasting very natural or healthy, it tasted chemical. It’s 3% hydrogen peroxide, so maybe that’s the culprit.
Hydrogen peroxide is the strongest teeth whitening agent other than bleach, so this toothpaste will definitely do the job. Might be worth it if you don’t care too much about the taste.
In terms of texture, Colgate Optic White is amazing. It’s not grainy. not too thick and not too runny. and leaves no residue on your tongue or gums.
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Crest 3D White Toothpaste
This toothpaste, although very popular, has never been my favorite. I have used it many times over the years and always find it very sticky. I know a lot of people who are loyal to this toothpaste and they also have really nice teeth, so that doesn’t mean it’s a bad whitening toothpaste.
Arm & Hammer Advance White Extreme Whitening Toothpaste
Another popular choice, this whitening toothpaste felt runny but grainy and left a residue I didn’t like on my gums and tongue. This passed after only a few moments, but I felt like a dog licking its chops after eating peanut butter for those few moments.
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