Crest Pro-Health Rinse Stains Teeth

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Just a friendly reminder that there is a serious staining problem associated with this product. Please check out the reviews on Amazon.

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There are 40 reviews on Amazon, the vast majority complain of staining, including a mom whose 10-yo received bad stains from the product. Also, in order to publish a review on Amazon, you need to have purchased a product under that handle with a valid credit card number (thus, it's not just the work of one or two dissatisfied customers).

There are many other sites on the internet providing information about the staining problem with Crest Pro-Health Rinse. I can provide more links if desired.

Unfortunately, P&G refuses to address the problem or to put a warning on the bottle.

Buyer beware.
 
All together now:
Deja - Deja - Deja Vu
 

You didn't care about our stained teeth in Nov. and Dec. I expected at least a card around the holidays. I'm through with the time and effort I've put into this relationship.
 
Yikes! I just bought some - is this for real?

Yes, this is a real and significant problem. I would advise you to discuss with your dentist before using this product, so you can be aware of the risks involved.

There are also a large number of posts on both Dentaltown and HygeineTown dealing with the staining associated with this product. The majority of these posts deal with healthy patients (no history of gum disease and no simultaneous usage of products such as CPX) who are developing significant stains from the Crest Rinse. You do need to be a licensed and registered dentist or RDH to get access to these boards.
 
Our dentist just gave us samples to use as it is a recommended product.
 
Yikes! I just bought some - is this for real?

No idea if it's really a problem, but check the OP's thread history. He/she comes on every couple of months to complain about the product.
 
No idea if it's really a problem, but check the OP's thread history. He/she comes on every couple of months to complain about the product.

Seriously, it's almost like the OP was fired from Crest and now is on a mission to spread negative comments about mouthwash on message boards. :rotfl2:
 
What is this, like the third time (at least) that you've posted this? :confused3 My dentist has this product sitting at his sink. I've been using it for years with no problems. It's nice that you care so much about a bunch of people you don't even know. Do you happen to work for Listerine? :rolleyes:
 
I've seen the staining first-hand and I'm just trying to give people the information. It is an absolute bear to remove.

Anyway, it's free advice. Take it or leave it. I have no grudge with P&G and Crest other than the fact that they refuse to put a warning on the bottle that indicates that staining is a possible side affect.
 
What in the world could be in mouthwash that would cause you to stop tasting food and your teeth turn brown????
 
What in the world could be in mouthwash that would cause you to stop tasting food and your teeth turn brown????

The likely culprit is an ingredient called CPC. Attached is the wikipedia information on this ingredient, including the following: "It has been shown to be effective in preventing dental plaque and reducing gingivitis. It has also been used as an ingredient in certain pesticides. However, this ingredient has also been shown (according to WebMD,[1] eMedicine,[2] and Amazon.com and Drugstore.com reviews of Crest Pro-Health® rinse product) to cause brown stains between the teeth."

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There are other products on the market that contain CPC, but the Crest rinse contains an unusually high concentration. When they removed the alcohol, they spiked the CPC, and the product is causing severe staining in many patients.
 
:stir: You've started four threads in your history on the Dis, three were related to this subject - none related to Disney... seriously do you just troll message boards to 'spread the word'?!
 
Not to :stir: at all, BUT I just talked to my boss's wife who is a dental hygentist and she said that it can cause brown stains if you use it more than recommended. I don't know how much the bottle recommends though.
 
The likely culprit is an ingredient called CPC. Attached is the wikipedia information on this ingredient, including the following: "It has been shown to be effective in preventing dental plaque and reducing gingivitis. It has also been used as an ingredient in certain pesticides. However, this ingredient has also been shown (according to WebMD,[1] eMedicine,[2] and Amazon.com and Drugstore.com reviews of Crest Pro-Health® rinse product) to cause brown stains between the teeth."

wiki info

There are other products on the market that contain CPC, but the Crest rinse contains an unusually high concentration. When they removed the alcohol, they spiked the CPC, and the product is causing severe staining in many patients.

Besides the ever-so-reliable Wikipedia and Amazon review references, :rolleyes: do you have any evidence such as research studies from a reliable scholarly journal that support your claims?
 
:stir: You've started four threads in your history on the Dis, three were related to this subject - none related to Disney... seriously do you just troll message boards to 'spread the word'?!

I'm mostly a lurker on this board. But, yes, I do intend to post occasional warnings about this product. I want people to be informed, because these stains can be severe and hard to remove, especially in kids.

Like I say, it's free advice: take it or leave it.
 
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