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Here Are the Best Teeth Whitening Products to Use at Home (That Work!)
Mar 13, 2020
Everybody wants white teeth. But sometimes it seems like no matter how much you brush, you just can't get that pearly white look you desire! How do they even do it over there in Hollywood?
Let the search for a perfect smile end here. Here are 10 of the best teeth whitening products and solutions out there today.
1. Crest 3D White Luxe Whitestrips
There's a reason that Crest is at the top of the game for whitening solutions. Crest 3D Whitestrips are effective, fast working, and won't hurt your enamel. If you use these with toothpaste, you'll be able to remove up to 10 years of stains from your teeth!
The Luxe Whitestrips boast 25x the whitening power of toothpaste. Of course, you shouldn't replace your toothpaste with these strips, but use them in conjunction. Put one of these strips on your teeth once a day for 30 minutes and you'll start noticing a big difference!
With Crest's Advanced Seal Technology, the strips will grip in place with no fear of moving. You can even drink a glass of water with these strips on! Now that's a strong product.
2. Trippix Teeth Whitening Pen
Teeth whitening pens are an effective alternative to strips. They're also affordable, simple, and offer fast results! Just remove the cap, twist the bottom of the pen, and spread the gel on your teeth. It'll start removing stains from your teeth right away, and can whiten your teeth in as fast as a week!
The Trippix pen is easy on the gums and enamel and perfect for those with sensitive teeth. It's perfect for busy, on-the-go type people thanks to its small size and portability. Use the Trippix pen anywhere you are, from the bus to the office and beyond.
Don't let coffee or dark drinks slow down your whitening process any longer. Just whip out this whitening pen afterward and get back in the game. Your smile will thank you!
3. Apple Cider Vinegar Mouthwash
If you're looking for a more natural way to help whiten teeth, try an apple cider vinegar mouthwash. Studies show
that the acidic properties of vinegar work to kill bacteria and whiten teeth. Vinegar has a long history of being used as a disinfectant, so you're not stepping into unknown territory here.
Dilute the vinegar with some water, swish it around, and spit. As simple as that, you're on your way to whiter teeth.
Because of the acidity, you shouldn't use apple cider vinegar every day. Try to limit yourself to just a few days a week, as it can also cause light enamel erosion with too much use. As far as natural whitening remedies go though, apple cider vinegar has more science backing it than other methods.
4. Arm & Hammer AdvanceWhite Toothpaste
Don't let the cheaper price point fool you. Arm & Hammer AdvanceWhite toothpaste is one of the better whitening toothpaste on the market.
AdvanceWhite uses a mixture of baking soda and peroxide to give your smile a brilliant boost. It neutralizes erosion, protects against tartar, strengthens your enamel, prevents cavities, and whitens. That's a pretty hefty workload for one toothpaste!
Baking soda and peroxide are often used as natural teeth whiteners. While opinions about using them on their own are mixed, they do seem to lead to whiter teeth. If you're interested in trying these natural methods, why not start with AdvanceWhite toothpaste?
It doesn't get much more effective and affordable than this. Give Arm & Hammer a go and see what it can do for your teeth!
5. MySmile Home Whitening Kit
LED light treatment is a revolution in the teeth whitening game. If you're interested in giving it a go, start with the MySmile Home Whitening kit.
This comes with nine teeth whitening treatments, an LED light, and a mouthpiece. Just attach the light to the mouthpiece, squirt the treatment onto both sides of the piece, and gently bite down on it. Hit the power button on the LED light and it will help speed up the whitening process!
The mouthpiece is one-size-fits-all, meaning no molding or having to search out the perfect size. And you don't even need to use the light if you don't want it! It'll just help make the process faster.
This is one of the faster ways to pearly white teeth and a very trustable method. It's a little more costly than whites strips but gives what many consider the best results. Your smile is worth it!
6. Oil Pulling (Coconut Oil)
Coconut oil has become a regular in many peoples' tooth care routines. The practice of oil pulling comes from India. It involves swishing oil around in your mouth to reap its benefits. These include fighting bacteria, reducing inflammation and bad breath, and whitening the teeth.
While there are a few different oils used in oil pulling, coconut oil seems to be the way to go. It's edible and offers no risks to the user. Plus, it's very easy to do.
Take a tablespoon of coconut oil and swish it in your mouth. 15-20 minutes is recommended, but even 5 to 10 minutes will give you results. If you find it hard to swish for 20 minutes due to taste or texture, start lower and work your way up.
Spit the oil in the garbage and then brush your teeth. This does not replace brushing but works with it to remove stains and whiten teeth.
If you're looking for a natural solution, give coconut oil a go. There are no downsides to worry about, so you've got nothing to lose!
7. Majestic Pure Activated Charcoal Powder
Activated charcoal
powder is one of the more interesting ways to get whiter teeth. Just twist open the jar, put it on your toothbrush, and brush it onto your teeth. You wouldn't expect something that makes your mouth so black to help whiten teeth, but it will!
Because activated charcoal is so abrasive, it's recommended you use a soft bristle toothbrush with this. This should also be used in conjunction with toothpaste, not instead of. Just brush with it for two minutes per day and start noticing results!
This product will help remove all types of stubborn stains
and plaque from your teeth after just a few uses.
8. Go SMiLE Teeth Whitening Gel
Teeth whitening gel is one of the easiest ways to achieve a whiter smile. Just put it on your toothbrush with your toothpaste and get brushing. No extra steps or long wait times!
Go SMiLE gel will get your teeth two shades whiter in the first three days, and seven shades whiter in 30. It won't cause any issues for those with sensitive teeth
and can be used on any teeth, including braces and false teeth. It really is one of the most convenient ways to whiter teeth!
9. Colgate Max White Toothpaste
Max White is a top tier whitening toothpaste. It offers instant results, scrubbing away stubborn stains and giving you a whiter smile. It uses the same ingredients dentists do during whitenings to give you the whitest smile possible.
Max White won't damage your enamel and will reverse years of yellow teeth. Just use it twice daily like any other toothpaste for results.
Colgate Max White uses an Advanced Brighteners System. It makes your teeth reflect blue light, making them visibly whiter after just one brush. If you're looking for a more confident smile right away, Max White is the toothpaste for you.
10. Crest 3D Whitestrips With Light
Everybody is getting on that light game, even Crest! This package comes with strips and a handy LED light to give you fast and effective teeth whitening action. LED lights solutions are highly touted in Hollywood. With Crest 3D Whitestrips, that movie star smile you desire doesn't have to be a dream.
Just peel a strip, place it on your teeth, then use the light to boost the effects and speed of the strip. You only need to use the light for 10 minutes after the strips are applied for an hour. It's that easy! The light has an auto-shutoff feature, so you don't need to worry about timing or overdoing it. It's designed to last through the 10 given treatments, and be discarded afterward.
If you want to get whiter teeth using peak technology from a trustable company, look no further. Try the Crest 3D Whitestrips with light and see what all the rave is about!
Finding the Best Teeth Whitening Products
Look no further for the best teeth whitening products on the market. Try one of the ten items listed above and you'll be sure to find something you like.
Every person has a unique smile and preferences, so different products will work for different people. Don't be afraid to experiment and find what works for you. You'll be thankful you did when you see that pearly white smile looking back at you in the mirror!
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Dr. Ehab Daas
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Dr. Ehab is a passionate dentist with 15 years of dental experience. He received his D.D.S in 1997, and has practiced dentistry for 6 years since then. Immediately after that, Dr. Da'as moved to Paris to get his Orthodontics and Prosthodontic diploma's in which he specialized in fixed bridges and crowns. He graduated from France with remarkable achievements in 2005, and went on to work for 9 years, focusing on difficult orthodontics cases and satisfying his ortho patients. Dr. Ehab moved to Canada in 2014 to continue his career, where he is proud and extremely honoured to provide his patients with the highest quality service.
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