Teeth Whitening: Does Purple Toothpaste Really Work?

There seem to be countless teeth-whitening products on the market these days—toothpaste, whitening strips, gels, and powders. The list is lengthy, but one product that’s been gaining popularity recently is purple toothpaste.

What is Purple Toothpaste?

The purple toothpaste craze started in 2023 and continues to build. If you’re looking for a quick, temporary fix for that yellowish look, this toothpaste formula might do the job for you. However, it’s important to note that the effects of purple toothpaste are only temporary. It contains no bleaching ingredients or abrasives that remove stains or discoloration, so it’s not a permanent solution.

How Does Purple Toothpaste Whiten Teeth?

Purple toothpaste is, indeed, a deep purple color and does contain purple pigments. These pigments temporarily coat the teeth in a fine layer of purple, which counteracts the yellow stains, making your teeth appear whiter. This is similar to the effect of using purple shampoos to reduce the brassiness in gray hair and bluing added to some clothing detergents for “extra whiteness.” But remember that you are not whitening your teeth with purple toothpaste. You are temporarily masking the stains but not getting rid of them.

The American Dental Association (ADA) has not approved purple toothpaste for regular use. It can irritate the gums and may cause tooth sensitivity with repeated use. Purple toothpaste does not contain fluoride to protect against cavities.

What Whitens Teeth Fast?

When it comes to whitening your teeth quickly and effectively, nothing beats teeth whitening using whitening trays custom-designed by Dr. Snyder. Using customized trays that fit your teeth perfectly for full contact with the bleaching gel, your teeth can be up to 10 shades lighter in just a few weeks.

This custom whitening option provides impressive results because the whitening gel works below the surface, bubbling away years of stains. The thick gel formula used in Dr. Snyder‘s whitening trays clings to the teeth and is held in place by the customized tray for full coverage without the gel oozing onto the gums.

The tray is slimmer and more comfortable than the “one size fits all” trays you can buy at a drugstore or online, so you are more inclined to wear it. Combined with the higher concentration of hydrogen peroxide, one of the active ingredients in teeth whitening gels, you will be amazed with your results. Custom whitening trays created by Dr. Snyder power away surface stains and penetrate below the surface to eliminate stains deep in the enamel, where even the best whitening toothpaste cannot reach.

Are There Good Whitening Toothpaste Options?

While professional teeth cleaning can dramatically whiten teeth, maintaining that brightness requires ongoing care. Purple toothpaste may not be the best option for this, but other whitening toothpaste can help. These options get below the surface to remove fresh stains and keep your smile white longer, offering a more sustainable solution.

• Colgate Optic White: This ADA-approved toothpaste uses hydrogen peroxide, the same active ingredient in professional teeth whitening gels, but at lower concentrations. It protects teeth with fluoride and effectively prolongs the effects of teeth whitening treatments. It can whiten teeth by up to five shades within a month.

• Crest 3D White Brilliance: Stannous fluoride whitens teeth while protecting against tooth decay, protecting your oral health while pumping up the sparkle of your pearly whites. Silica and mica also scrub away surface stains without damaging the enamel. The fresh taste and quick, though subtle, results make it a winner.

• Sensodyne ProNamel Gentle Whitening Toothpaste: If you have sensitive teeth, this toothpaste can whiten them by two shades or maintain them while lessening tooth sensitivity. Its active ingredients are sodium nitrate, sodium fluoride, and silica, which gently scrub away surface stains. It also protects teeth against acidic foods.

Whiter teeth can brighten up your face and transform your smile. Call our office at Brian H. Snyder, D.D.S. Phone Number 954-753-4101 to learn more about how we can help you get whiter, brighter teeth and protect them.