How do whitening mouthwashes work?
ANSWER
Like most mouthwashes, whitening rinses freshen breath and help reduce dental plaque and gum disease. They also may have ingredients, such as hydrogen peroxide, to whiten teeth. It may take three months to see results. Swish the rinse in your mouth for one minute twice a day before you brush your teeth. Because a whitening rinse is only in contact with your teeth only briefly, it likely won’t work as well as products like whitening gels or strips.
From: Teeth Whitening WebMD Medical Reference
Reviewed by Michael Friedman on October 09, 2019
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Massachusetts Dental Society.
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