Some toothpastes have 'whitening' as a bonus feature, and some have 'extra-whitening'. Some have no whitening at all. What is the correct amount of whitening to expect from a toothpaste? And if your toothpaste doesn't offer whitening, what colour will your teeth be?
You can also buy toothpaste for sensitive teeth, which specifically protects enamel, whereas ordinary toothpaste, I assume, obliterates it.
There is also a paste on the market which offers 'total' protection, but what does this mean? Does it mean you're protected forever, or only for a day? And does a pea-sized amount protect you totally, or do you need a larger amount?
You can also purchase toothpaste that has added fluoride - just like your local swimming pool -- meaning that if you forget to brush in the morning, then, when you head to the nearest baths, you need only swim with your mouth open to make your teeth cleaner.
There are many other super-powered-special toothpastes on the market. There's the one for stronger teeth, the one that protects gums, and the one that gives you fresh breath. Or, failing this - you can get a really cheap one that does none of those.
The main question, of course, is why do they not have a toothpaste that does all of these things?
Importantly, it's not just the paste! They now also make toothbrushes which are particularly skilled at whitening your teeth. But what happens if your toothbrush is made for whitening teeth, but the toothpaste is made for strengthening gums?
You can also buy 'Advanced' brushes, 'Plus' toothpastes and Triple Action Toothbrush-Toothpaste combos.
Despite all of this, when you go to the supermarket, you are still required to choose a toothbrush based on which one has the nicest colour. Unfortunately, as the toothbrush companies know only too well; it's impossible to remember who in your home has which coloured toothbrush. This is why you have seven green toothbrushes at home. If you want less green ones, I suggest you whiten them.
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Thought I would get that in fast before someone else did ;)
With a husband, 4 'kids' and the occasional bf staying over, (there's I hasten to add) there are several electric toothbrushes lined up in my bathroom with a pot holding a selection of manual ones. I am embarassed to admit that I resorted to putting nail varnish initials on them all. They drive me absolutely mad. If you misjudge picking your's up they all go down like ninepins and that's not a great start to the morning rush :(
I wont go into the selection of toothpastes we have because of taste, necessity and dentist recommendation for individuals (yes, dentists recommend different toothpastes, they must have a share in those exhorbitant prices).
Then there's the line of shampoos and conditioners along the bath side, on the window sill .........
Hmmm I could start my own blog ;)