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7 At-Home Teeth Whitening Treatments for a Megawatt Smile

Dentists dish on the whitening DIYs that work just as well as their in-office treatments

by Amanda Montell  |  COMMENT

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Best Whitening Strips for Gradual Bleaching
Best Whitening Strips for Gradual Bleaching How it works: Over-the-counter whitening strips use low levels of hydrogen peroxide to bleach your front teeth over a matter of weeks. The products are affordable, effective and widely available.

The only downside to whitening strips is that they can take many uses to work. "Saliva de-activates the active whitening ingredient," Deutch says. Since whitestrips sit exposed in your mouth, they don't stay effective for very long. "Depending on how often you use them, you might have to wait a month to get the results you want," he says. Luckily, dentists agree that with consistency, the products offer impressive results.

What to use: Deutch and Stirneman sing the praises of Crest 3D White Whitestrips, $27.99. "They have many different varieties for patients' needs," says Deutch. For example, the Gentle Routine kit suits sensitive teeth and gums, while the One-Hour Express kit offers faster results at a slightly higher price.

When you'll see results: 12 days to 1 month (when used daily for 30 minutes)

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