Is there any risk to using whitening toothpastes with abrasives?

Considering that's such an individualized question it would be best answered by your dentist or dental hygientist considering the health of everyone's teeth and mouth is so different.

 My dentist told me not to use those toothpastes because they can make me sensitive and it you get too aggressive, you can wear down the enamel but they might be suitable for others.

 They make me really sensitive too. The thing that's funny is the dentist always has samples of those toothpastes!

That is funny...and now that I think about it...they really do!!

I always look forward to my free toothbrush gift. And I hate when they forget to give me one. LOL

And I got a tongue scraper the other day at my cleaning. I wanted a toothbrush!!

My favorite smile care product are those little floss picks. They are so much easier to use than regular floss.

 What exactly are floss picks?

 I think they might be those individual flossers on a pick. They have a handle so some people find it easier.

Here's a link for Plackers. They are highly rated and can be found at Drugstore.com.

I like how sonic type brushes clean below the gum line.

BTW...I just stumbled across the $90 Sonicare Essence Toothbrush on sale now at Drugstore.com for $57.99! I placed the link below so you can read the reviews and check out the model type, etc.

http://www.drugstore.com/sonicare-essence-toothbrush-model-hx5351/qxp145525?catid=186716

It seems like once you use sonic technology for the deep cleansing it provides for both your teeth (Sonicare) as well as your skin (Clarisonic) it's difficult to ever go back to normal or manual cleaning.