Somethinig to smile about: at-home teeth-whitening and -brightening solutions that really work

Something to Smile About
At-home teeth-whitening and -brightening solutions that really work

Supersmile Whitening Accelerator System

How to use it:    Uniquefeatures:   Best for: Anyone  Drawbacks: It
Squeeze a         Unlike other      who wants         only whitens
pearl-size drop   whitening         whiter, brighter  teeth by two to
of both the       toothpastes,      teeth without     three shades, a
Supersmile        this one does     the fuss of       bit less than
Accelerator and   not contain       trays or strips.  some other
the Supersmile    silica, a         You'll see        at-home
Toothpaste        derivative of     results in two    alternatives.
onto a dry        sand that's used  to three weeks.   Cost: $30
toothbrush, and   to enhance        It's safe enough  To get it: (800)
brush teeth for   brightening, so   to use on bonds,  784-SMILE
two minutes.      it's nonabrasive  caps and
                  and safer for     dentures.
                  teeth.

"With this system, my teeth were noticeably brighter after the
first use!"--MIKKI TAYLOR, BEAUTY DIRECTOR

Rembrandt 2-Hour White Kit

How to use it:    Unique features:  Best for:         Drawbacks: You
Pump the syringe  The mouth guards  Natural teeth,    won't see the
to release the    fit well and      not dentures or   results if you
bleaching gel     closely resemble  veneers. Use      don't stick to
into the mouth    what many         this kit if       the 20-minute
guard, then       dentists use in   you want fast     time intervals.
place mouth       their offices to  results and       Cost: $19.99
guard on the      achieve maximum   don't like        To get it: (800)
upper and lower   whiteness.        the idea of       548-3663
sets of teeth                       overnight
for 20-minute                       bleaching
intervals.                          agents.

"The process is a bit messy, but the system worked."
--PAMELA EDWARDS, FASHION AND BEAUTY FEATURES EDITOR

Crest Whitestrips Premium

How to use it:    Unique features:  Best for:         Drawbacks: The
Brush your        Once you reach    Multitaskers      strips are small
teeth, then use   your desired      who want to       and cover about
a dry cloth to    level of          whiten their      six teeth at
remove any        whiteness, you    teeth in the      best. And the
moisture. Place   can expect the    shower, in the    product does not
the flexible      results to last   car, on the way   work on veneers
strips onto your  for up to one     to work.          or dentures.
teeth for 30      year.                               Cost: $34.99
minutes, twice                                        per box
a day for seven                                       To get it:
days.                                                 Drugstores
                                                      nationwide

"In less than a week I could really see a difference in the whiteness
of my teeth."--IONIA DUNN LEE, FASHION EDITOR

BriteSmile To Go Whitening Pen

How to use it:    Unique features:  Best for: People  Drawbacks: The
Use the           The gel is a      who are on the    product doesn't
applicator wand   cinch to apply,   go; coffee        work on
to brush on gel   thanks to its     drinkers who      artificial teeth
for 30 seconds,   turn-and-click    want to prevent   like veneers,
twice a day. The  release button.   recurring         dentures,
makers claim it   Its supersoft     staining.         bonding or
can whiten up     brush bristles                      fillings.
to six shades     make it easy                        Cost: $29.95
brighter. Should  to get those                        To get it: (800)
see results in    hard-to-reach                       BRITESMILE
two weeks.        spaces.

"I can apply it anywhere--on the train, at the office. And I got
whiter teeth in a flash."--MARSHA AUGUSTIN, BEAUTY ASSISTANT

GoSmile Tooth Whitening On The Go System

How to use it:    Unique features:  Best for: People  Drawbacks: This
The whitening     These easy-to-    who want          is serious
solution is       use ampules come  in-office         dental care with
released onto     in perfectly      results at home.  a very strong,
an individual     measured                            acidic taste.
sponge that you   airtight vials                      Cost: $75 for
use to brush      for maximum                         the 30-day
your teeth in a   efficacy.                           system
circular motion                                       To get it: (877)
for 30 seconds.                                       8-SMILES
You should begin
to see results
after two or
three days.

"I just pop this brightener into my cosmetics bag and I'm good to go."
--MICHAELA ANGELA DAVIS, FASHION AND BEAUTY MANAGER

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