A dentist has warned that using whitening toothpaste may actually make your teeth more yellow.
In a viral video, which has been viewed over 2 million times, an oral health expert informed their TikTok followers that whitening toothpastes do not actually whiten teeth.
The expert explained that while these toothpastes can make teeth appear whiter by cleaning surface stains, over time, they can lead to thinner, more yellow, and sensitive teeth due to the harmful ingredients they contain.
This is because the toothpaste removes the protective enamel layer, exposing the underlying part of the tooth, which is yellowish.
The post shared by the @rifkindental account has prompted many social media users to question what they should do instead of using whitening toothpaste.