Crest Pro-Health Rinse Stains Teeth

[dental wiz]

Not to 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.

Bottle recommends 2x per day. But stains can develop even from normal usage.

 

[Miss Jasmine]

Oh for goodness sakes.

 

[dental wiz]

Besides the ever-so-reliable Wikipedia and Amazon review references, do you have any evidence such as research studies from a reliable scholarly journal that support your claims?

CPC has long been known to cause staining in teeth. Follow some of the links in the wiki article (to WebMD, British Dental Association, etc.). The Crest rinse has a high concentration of CPC. The anecdotal information tends to indicate that this concentration is leading to a high incidence of staining.

I don't blame people for being skeptical, especially since I'm mostly a lurker here. Being skeptical is a good thing. That being said, make sure that you get all the info about this product before you use it -- or, especially, before you allow your children to use it.

Unfortunately, P&G refuses to put a warning on the bottle. In fact, IMO, this product should require a prescription and should only be used under the care and observation of a dental professional.

 

[KristiKelly]

Our family used it for a few months. We never developed stains on our teeth but it did, for some reason, effect our taste buds. Foods didn't taste right when we used it . I just threw it out.

 

[FSUGrad97]

CPC has long been known to cause staining in teeth. Follow some of the links in the wiki article (to WebMD, British Dental Association, etc.). The Crest rinse has a high concentration of CPC. The anecdotal information tends to indicate that this concentration is leading to a high incidence of staining.

I don't blame people for being skeptical, especially since I'm mostly a lurker here. Being skeptical is a good thing. That being said, make sure that you get all the info about this product before you use it -- or, especially, before you allow your children to use it.

Unfortunately, P&G refuses to put a warning on the bottle. In fact, IMO, this product should require a prescription and should only be used under the care and observation of a dental professional.

OK, I ask again, where are the academic studies that make a causal connection between the Crest product and teeth staining?

Since you are so adament about this, one would think you have other sources, other than the Wiki article, to back up your claims.

 

[phillybeth]

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.

 

[bananiem]

 

[bananiem]

 

[dental wiz]

OK, I ask again, where are the academic studies that make a causal connection between the Crest product and teeth staining?

Since you are so adament about this, one would think you have other sources, other than the Wiki article, to back up your claims.

Here's the logic:

1. CPC has long been known to cause staining as a potential side affect. If you are interested, I can point you to scientific studies and links on that. Or just check out the links in the wiki article on CPC.

2. The Crest rinse contains CPC. Several other mouthwashes contain CPC, but at a much lower concentration than the Crest rinse. I can also provide you with a link that shows the relative concentration of CPC in various OTC rinses (most don't use CPC).

3. Anecdotal evidence (Amazon reviews and various dental discussion boards) indicate that there is a staining problem associated with the specific Crest rinse.

 

[phillybeth]

Ya know, I'm not a mod, nor do I play one on TV, but how's about just bumping your old post every few weeks instead of making a new one?

 

[dental wiz]

Ya know, I'm not a mod, nor do I play one on TV, but how's about just bumping your old post every few weeks instead of making a new one?

Good tip. I will do that next time.

 

[azgal81]

You must feel strongly about this subject.

 

[CindyBella]

I just bought this at Target today! Thank you for making us aware. I could care less about doing a search on you to read your past posts ( I think it is weird that some dissers spend their time doing things like that) Before I use it I will do a little bit more research. Thank you for the info.

 

[maxiesmom]

What a wierd thing to be so over-concerned about. How about obsessing over something important, like why doesn't Donald Duck have to wear pants?

 

[tluvstink]

Unfortunately I don't have the time to read the entire thread. I will wait for it to come back in the spring

Terri

 

[Nicsmom]

OP thanks for the info. I missed your prior posts and I almost bought the product. Because of your post, I will do some research before I choose to buy this product. If you save one person from walking around the Magic Kingdom with brown teeth, you've done a great service.

 

[Andrea]

we have used this stuff for a very long time, and we have not had any problems

 

[dental wiz]

OP thanks for the info. I missed your prior posts and I almost bought the product. Because of your post, I will do some research before I choose to buy this product. If you save one person from walking around the Magic Kingdom with brown teeth, you've done a great service.

Thanks to you and others for the kind words. I really don't mind the insults, as long as I can help or inform even one person.

Also, I'm not saying that everyone who uses this product will get brown stains. But it is a common side affect, and people should be aware of it. Unfortunately P&G refuses to put a warning on the bottle.

 

[cruisnfamily]

Here's the logic:

1. CPC has long been known to cause staining as a potential side affect. If you are interested, I can point you to scientific studies and links on that. Or just check out the links in the wiki article on CPC.

Several people have asked for those studies...let's see them.

Wikipedia is not exactly a trusted resource is it? You could have written the wiki article yourself.

 

[drgnfly30]

I could care less about doing a search on you to read your past posts ( I think it is weird that some dissers spend their time doing things like that)

Doesn't take but two clicks of the mouse....