Crest Pro Health Toothpaste and Rinse Blamed for Stains on Teeth

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Complaints About Crest Pro Health

If your teeth begin to look like the choppers of a tobacco-chewing hillbilly from backwoods Arkansas, do you suspect your toothpaste? We're not talking formulations from China but rather ADA approved Crest Pro Health toothpaste, made in Cincinnati.

Crest Pro Health may expedite a dental visit and prolong chair time as stubborn brown stains are chiseled away. Numerous Crest Pro Health victims exist and Crest has responded
 inadequately.

Crest Pro HealthToothpaste

First, the facts: After 10 years of research and numerous patents, Crest Pro Health products were introduced in 2006.

The appeal of Crest Pro Health toothpaste includes multiple protections against cavities, gingivitis, plaque, sensitivity, tarter, as well as whitening capabilities.

When I first discovered Crest Pro Health toothpaste I was, in fact, delighted. This added protection might delay a dental trip, after all.

Brown Stains In-Between Teeth

Seemingly out of nowhere, the first blackish brown stains appear in-between my lower teeth. I did what a logical person would do: I brushed my teeth more frequently - with Crest Pro Health toothpaste, of course.

Overall my teeth looked a bit dingy and I bought a tube of Aquafresh Ultimate White at one point for overall whitening.

Additionally, some Crest Renewal Strips were on hand and these always work when my caffeine abused teeth look a bit beat up. When the Crest strips did nothing for the stains, I broke a fear-ridden sweat.

Maybe it's my new sinus medicine I deduce - my mouth chemistry changed somehow. Worse, could it be my age?

Unpleasant thoughts start to accumulate as the connections among brown stains, teeth, age (another birthday), and feeling steamrolled.

The realization sets in; I will grow old and alone with ugly teeth to boot. OK, this leap in logic is a bit PMS-ish, I realize. So, I try the new tube of Aquafresh Ultimate White, for a mental boost if nothing else.

Soon brown stains appear on my upper teeth as well. To say I was hesitant to interact with people or smile at this point is an understatement.

Ultimately, a Google check was needed, to include exotic illness as well.

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This is a great article I am taking your advice and will be staying away from this product. Thank you for the warning and informative article.
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Posted on 05/07/2009 at 2:05:45 PM

My son just turned 12 and we decided to switch him to adult toothpaste. I bought him Crest's Whitening Plus Scope Toothpaste Liquid Gel - it is less chemically aggressive (compared to CPH line) and has a mild flavor. After 3 weeks my son noticed some minor staining on his teeth. I told him to brush more rigorously and got him CPH Oral Rinse to help get rid of gum bacteria, which could be causing the stains, or so I thought. The problem did not go away - it got worse. Now I can see brown stains in between his lower teeth when he opens his mouth to speak!!! And his teeth were perfect before - I mean he just got his brand new set of permanent teeth! Naturally he does not smoke or drink coffee. I figured this had to be the toothpaste, because there were no other changes in my son's oral hygiene or food regimen. So I got him back on Kids Colgate and made an appointment with the dentist. Not only CPH line can cause staining, but any other Crest dental products. STAY AWAY OR USE WITH CAUTION!
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Posted on 05/07/2009 at 9:05:37 AM

My son just turned 12 and I decided it was time for him to switch from kids toothpaste to adult one. Many families do it earlier, but I am a conservative parent and I wanted to wait for permenent teeth before "upgrading" the toothpaste. I bought him Crest's Whitening Plus Scope Toothpaste Liquid Gel Minty Fresh - because it looked less chemically aggresive (compared to CPH line ) and had a milder mint flavor compared to other toothpastes. After three weeks my son mentioned to me that he noticed some minor staining on his teeth. I told him to brush his teeth more rigorously and bought him CPH Oral Rinse Refreshing Clean Mint to help him get rid of gum bacteria, which could be causing the stains - or so I thought. The problem did not go away - it got worse. Now I can even see brown stains in between his lower teeth when my son opens his mouth to speak!!! And his teeth were perfect before that - I mean he just got his brand new set of permanent teeth!!! Naturally he does not smoke or dri
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Posted on 05/07/2009 at 9:05:59 AM

i started using CPH fluoride a few months ago, and my normally white teeth became stained and caused me much embarrassment. unfortunately, i never put two and two together. i went to the dentist last week, sure that i had some terrible gum disease, only to be told that it was my fluoride. i spent 45 minutes having my teeth scraped...i will NEVER use CPH again, and i am warning everyone i know about this product.
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Posted on 05/03/2009 at 5:05:01 PM

cannot get rid of this ucky taste in my mouth after using this stuff....and teeth look dingy! I'm going back to colgate or better yet arm and hammer!
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Posted on 04/28/2009 at 10:04:53 AM

i work at a dental office and we received samples of this stuff. after using it,each time i had this film of residue on my lips and tongue! so i googled it and found this...i wouldn't recommend this to our patients!
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Posted on 03/12/2009 at 8:03:16 PM

Here is the real kicker. P&G does realize that CPC should be used first before brushing because it is incredibly effective in killing bacteria on your teeth. Your teeth may stain if you use the Pro-Health Rinse after brushing. So switch it up and you will find it is incredible.
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Posted on 03/05/2009 at 3:03:49 PM

Stannous fluoride in tooth paste can cause brown stains but it is a very effective fluoride against decay. These people may have other issues. If they have damaged enamel from not brushing well enough at some point in their life it could be more porous & soaking up the stain. If there is a thin layer of hardened plaque (tartar) the stain could get into that. Either way I would think by having them cleaned it should come off. Flossing daily & brushing for 2 minutes twice or three times a day should help to prevent the stain from setting. Not everyone gets stain from the toothpaste. I've used it for three months & have not noticed anything.
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Posted on 02/25/2009 at 11:02:54 AM

I thought it HAD to be something else, but since I've been using crest pro health, It feels like every morning I have just a bit more brown stains on my teeth! I am so furious and scared and I can't believe there are other people with this issue too! Crest is the devil I don't know what else to use, I kept using pro-health cause I liked the taste but now my teeth just keep getting browner.
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Posted on 01/21/2009 at 1:01:46 PM

I got brown stains also and called P & G makers of Crest Pro Health Mouthwash and I was told to rinse my mouth with water right after using their product and they were well aware of the problem.... Since then no staining.... Costco no longer has the product on their shelfs..........
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Posted on 01/13/2009 at 12:01:11 AM

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