Q. Are teeth whitening toothpastes effective?

Teeth whitening toothpastes are just like other toothpastes because they have mild abrasives to get rid of surface stains. However, teeth whitening toothpastes may have additional ingredients such as polishing agents and specialized chemicals that can effectively remove stains unlike regular toothpastes. But these specialized toothpastes do not actually do the work of bleaching your teeth – they are just effective in getting rid of stains.

Q. What is tooth decay?

Tooth decay is when your tooth structure is destroyed because of the formation of plaque, which is caused by sugars and starches in the food that we often eat. To prevent your teeth from decaying, the best way is to brush your teeth two times a day and to make sure to floss according to our Norwalk dentist.