11 Quick and Effective Teeth Whitening Kits
Make those pearly whites shine.
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A smile is a universal peace offering of sorts. The single movement instantly conveys a warm, kind sentiment. No words necessary. Because of that, you could say it’s undoubtedly one of your best, most valuable assets.
Unfortunately, many of the things we enjoy regularly—coffee, tea, wine, and more—can all stain teeth over time, turning them from pearly white to varying shades of a much more unsightly yellow.
While dentists say the most effective teeth whitening treatments are in-office procedures or custom-made trays that only professionals can outfit you with, those teeth-whitening or bleaching treatments typically cost upwards of $450, says Joseph Salim, DMD, owner and founder of Sutton Place Dental Associates in NYC.
The good news: There are much cheaper at-home alternatives that, when used properly, can make your teeth one to two shades lighter (as opposed to eight shades from professional treatments), says Rob Raimondi, a dentist at One Manhattan Dental in NYC.
Though you might not get as dramatic results from at-home whitening kits, there’s another upside—they’re friendlier to those with more sensitive teeth, since the percentage of whitening agents like peroxide is generally lower.
Ready to give these whitening treatments a try? We found dentist-recommended solutions—a mixture of trays, lights, and strips—that offer the best value.
Brigitt is a writer, editor and craft stylist with nearly 15 years of experience. She specializes in lifestyle topics, including home, health, parenting, beauty, style, food, entertaining, travel and weddings. She has written for Glamour, People, Good Housekeeping, Women's Health, Real Simple, Martha Stewart, Apartment Therapy, The Spruce, and more.
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