The Best At-Home Teeth Whitening Kits
From strips to toothpaste, and even LED-light trays, you can get a brighter smile at home.
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Just because you may not have time to get to the dentist does not mean you need to sacrifice a pearly white smile. Many aspects of our day-to-day lives can stain our teeth, from food and wine, to aging, but luckily there are now a wide array of at-home teeth whitening treatments to brighten your grin and erase discoloration. You can choose strips—whitening treatments that stick to your teeth for, usually, 30 minutes to an hour—light-based treatments, which whiten in minutes per day, or simply a whitening toothpaste to mix into your everyday routine.
Whitening products typically use some sort of whitening agent, like hydrated silica, sodium bicarbonate, or calcium carbonate to remove stains, and some include low concentrations of active hydrogen peroxide to bleach teeth. Most whitening strips and toothpastes will contain one or more of these agents, or, in some cases, a natural alternative like coconut oil. Products with a light use the same sort of whitening enabler and then add in a blue LED light to increase penetration to obtain faster results.
While you can always get a professional whitening treatment, at-home kits provide a great way to maintain your color or mitigate stubborn surface stains at a fraction of the cost. Now with vegan options, products for sensitive teeth, and all-natural whitening solutions, there's no reason to avoid coffee for the sake of your smile. Keep reading for our favorite strips, light-based whitening treatments, and whitening toothpastes on the market now.
Crest 3D White Whitestrips Glamorous White
Crest 3D White Whitestrips Glamorous White
These fan-favorite white strips create noticeable results in days. Simply peel off the plastic and apply the gel strip to your teeth for 30 minutes and you'll be sparkling in no time.
Crest 3D White Whitestrips 1 Hour Express
Crest 3D White Whitestrips 1 Hour Express
In a hurry? These white strips remove stains and imperfections and brighten your smile in just one hour. You can even chat and drink water while wearing the strips.
Go Smile Sonic Blue Smart Brush Whitening Kit
This whitening set brightens on multiple levels. The toothbrush uses blue light technology to kill germs, then simply add in the whitening gel with the toothpaste (or any toothpaste) and brush away.
For a quick touchup, use this pen to correct any stains or discolorations. Throw this in your purse to whiten anytime, anywhere.
For a low lift whitening solution, simply add this whitening gel to your favorite toothpaste and brush as normal. Because why should you sacrifice your routine for a whiter smile?
GLO Science GLO Brilliant Teeth Whitening Device
GLO Science GLO Brilliant Teeth Whitening Device
For a light-enabled whitening solution, Glo will help you achieve those coveted pearly whites in just an eight minute session.
tarte Pearly Girl Vegan Teeth Whitening Pen
tarte Pearly Girl Vegan Teeth Whitening Pen
Made from entirely vegan ingredients, this Tarte whitening pen is a natural way to brighten your smile. The product allows you to touch up any stains while still protecting your enamel.
The Italian-made dental brand is beloved by many. Now, they offer a gentle whitening solution that will be easy to incorporate into your day-to-day routine.
The company known for their teeth-straightening methods also offers a whitening kit with both an LED light and brightening pens. According to the site, it just takes two sessions a day for one week to create a noticeably whiter smile.
These plant-based white strips use a combination of natural ingredients including coconut oil, sea salt, aloe vera, and essential oils to whiten teeth gently. If you have sensitive teeth, these are the white strips for you.
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