With everything Opalescence does to protect tooth enamel, yet still brighten and whiten your smile, we think it has succeeded in striking this balance. Even if you are focussed on whitening, there are hundreds of toothpastes out there claiming to brighten your smile. So how do you find the one that’s right for you?

The Opalescence range from Ultradent has something for every patient’s whitening needs. Opalescence Go Opalescence Whitening Toothpaste is cleverly formulated. Its ingredients combine to both whiten your teeth and provide maximum protection for tooth enamel. In our article on Best Whitening Toothpastes we rate it best product overall. This article explains why. Taste – Cool wintergreen taste. Texture – not gritty. Kind – great on sensitive teeth, 90 is low compared to most toothpastes. Opalescence aims to gently remove stains whilst at the same time restoring natural whiteness by strengthening tooth enamel.Basting RT, Rodrigues AL Jr, Serra MC. The effects of seven carbamide peroxide bleaching agents on enamel microhardness over time. J Am Dent Assoc. 2003;134(10):1335-42.

The American Dental Association (ADA) only award their Seal of Acceptance to toothpastes which are scientifically proven to be safe and effective and which: Al-Qunaian TA. The effect of whitening agents on caries susceptibility of human enamel. Oper Dent. 2005;30(2):265-70.

The hint of mint flavoring isn’t too strong, which is great for those who aren’t crazy about an overpowering taste. Instead, it leaves behind a fresh finish. Even if you sometimes forget to brush your teeth after coffee (it happens!), rest assured that this formula will help mitigate the discoloration over time. Results weren’t drastic, but with daily use, it makes a difference in the appearance of dark beverage-induced surface stains. Plus, we’ll take gum comfort over irritation any day. Naturally, we expect toothpaste to clean teeth and make them look whiter. That’s a given. But crucially a toothpaste must also protect teeth and gums.

The National Health Service recommends that you should use a toothpaste with a minimum of 1350 parts per million of fluoride. Other factors that make a good toothpaste are that they:The original, patented formula also contains potassium nitrate and fluoride, which help strengthen your teeth and decrease sensitivity. Teeth whitening is the removal of stains and discolorations from the enamel and dentin. The outer layer of the tooth is enamel, and beneath the enamel is dentin. Enamel is thin and typically much lighter in color, while dentin is darker in color and makes up the bulk of the tooth. Enamel can be discolored over time simply from age, but also from outside sources like coffee, tea, tobacco, and other foods and beverages. Also, as we age, our enamel thins, causing more dentin to show through, making the overall appearance of the tooth look darker. This convenient home whitening system comes with a comfortable UltraFit™ tray, molar to molar coverage, a gel designed to maximise patient comfort. The trays are prefilled and ready for use, and have a 6% hydrogen peroxide concentration. We found it to be really effective in the first few days of use, with teeth appearing two shades brighter than before. The only complaint we have is that it’s on the pricier end of the spectrum, but at 10 dollars, it's totally worth the splurge. Kwon SR, Wertz PW. Review of the Mechanism of Tooth Whitening. J Esthet Restor Dent. 2015 Sep-Oct;27(5):240-57.