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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 Teeth Whitening for Sensitive Teeth How it works: Bleaching treatments at the dentist's office often involve directing a blue LED light at the peroxide gel on your teeth. The light and heat help to lock in the peroxide's whitening oxygens, making them react more quickly, explains Deutch. Professional grade at-home blue light devices have a similar effect. The faster process means less exposure to the gel, making these treatments better suited to sensitive teeth.

What to use: Deutch recommends the Glo Science Glo Brilliant Personal Teeth Whitening Device, $220, which comes with whitening gel that you apply directly onto teeth and a rechargeable light-up mouthpiece that goes over the gel. (A sensitive mouth solution is also included, which you can apply to your lips and gums beforehand). The light-up mouthpiece plugs into a charger that hangs around your neck, as it sits in your mouth for four consecutive eight-minute sessions. Yes, it looks a bit like a futuristic torture device, but used daily, the results are standout.

(If your teeth are ultra-sensitive, Gulizio recommends also prepping for your whitening treatment with an over-the counter teeth desensitizer, such as Dentist On Call SenzAway Tooth Desensitizer Gel, $4.29).

When you'll see results: 5-10 days (when used 32 minutes daily)

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