written by Alfredos244 on 25/05/2014
For years I used Arm and Hammer with baking soda and more recently the Advance White product with peroxide as I was convinced this product would whiten my teeth. Who doesn't want whiter teeth! After years of seeking help from doctors and dentists, I have come to the realization that it is Arm and Hammer's toothpaste that has caused years of frustration and discomfort. Uurrgh!!! Burning and swollen tongue, gums, lips, mouth and upper throat, with dry, chapped and, recently, open sores on the corners of my mouth.
Can't believe it took so long to figure out what was causing the problem. From thinking I had side effects from medication to allergies and infections, it has been very frustrating.
I am not sure if this toothpaste whitened my teeth but I will never buy another tube and would never recommend this product to anyone. Hopefully parents are not allowing young children to use it.
Warning message on the tube reads: "If irritation (such as redness, selling, soreness) of the gums or the mouth occurs, discontinue use and consult a dentist. Use for periods of longer than 8 weeks is to be only under the supervision of a dentist." Why didn't I read this years ago! Read the fine print people.
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Jomac23's Comment
Written on: 30/10/2014
I am experiencing exactly the same symptoms from this product!
It has definatly whitened my teeth but in doing so has left me with a very sore mouth!
My symptoms arrived about 3-5 days after first using Arm & Hammer Extra Whitening toothpaste and like you was searching for reasons why. it was only when I had a brake in useage for approx 1month (when i used another brand) did I realise it must have been the toothpaste. So now 1week into my second attempt at using it my mounth has never been as sore!!
I will NOT be using this product agin and would NOT reccommend it to others for the above reason!