crest 3d white brilliance toothpaste review

#CREST 3D WHITE BRILLIANCE TOOTHPASTE REVIEW PLUS#

The same products have also been the subject of a large number of positive reviews from users who have found them to be effective tooth whiteners and reported no significant problems or discomfort from using them. In addition, we have decided not to introduce microplastic beads into any new product category. We've already begun the process of identifying alternatives for use in our toothpaste and the PE specks will be replaced as soon as alternatives are qualified. There is no evidence from clinical studies or from on-going monitoring to indicate that these particles persist underneath the gumline or cause harm. Polyethylene beads are commonly used as scrub beads (e.g., in exfoliating products) but are also sometimes used to give color, like in chewing gum and toothpaste. P&G and other toothpaste manufacturers use limited amounts of small colored polyethylene specs in some toothpastes. They are used in chewing gums and are commonly used in toothpastes. The colored polyethylene (PE) specks used in our oral care products are safe, FDA approved food additives. He advised me to throw the toothpaste out immediately and said if they had remained there, they could have caused an infection and possibly chronic Gingivitis. Turns out the little blue crystal beads from the toothpaste had gotten lodged under my gums in a few places! He was able to get them all out (some took work and others came out easily - overall not a fun experience). I was concerned so I went to the dentist. I threw out an almost new container out today.Īfter using this for a few weeks, I started noticing little dark spots on a my gums in a few places. If I can't get them out on my own - will try a toothpick next - will have to go to the dentist and see if he can get them out. I am trying to massage them out - flossing only pushes them higher. Immediately upon using this toothpaste the act of brushing pushed the blue crystals under my gums.

I have used this toothpaste for over a year now, but needless to say, after my discovery I immediately discontinued using it. Not only was this rather disturbing (and gross), but I'm sure that over time this would absolutely become harmful to my teeth or gums. When gently picking underneath my gums with a toothpick, I found SEVERAL of these little blue crystals lodged far up into my gums. After my husband pointed it out to me a few days later I decided to inspect further. This was fairly sudden, and it was noticeable. One day I noticed a strange dark spot on my gums above both of my two front teeth. Product supposedly contains blue plastic capsules that 'dentists are finding stuck in patience gums.' This warning could reference any one of a number ofĮntries in the line of Crest products aside from Crest 3D White 'Arctic Fresh' toothpaste, such as Crest 3D White 'Vivid' toothpaste or Crest Complete Extreme Herbal Mint toothpaste, which contain hydrated silica, a sand-like substance that serves as an abrasive to exfoliate the teeth of food and other particles, and/or polyethylene (known as microbeads), which according to Crest is 'a safe, inactive ingredient used to provide color' that gives a product the appearance of containing small beads or flecks:Īs the Los Angeles Times observed in a 2011 survey of whitening toothpastes, Crest 3D White Vivid ranked as one of the most abrasive such toothpastes on the market: In March 2014, Facebook posts began appearing warning consumers away from Crest 3D White brands of toothpaste, accompanied by a picture of the 'Arctic Fresh' variety, because the

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#CREST 3D WHITE BRILLIANCE TOOTHPASTE REVIEW PLUS#

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Crest 3d white brilliance toothpaste review