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Whiten your teeth effortlessly using these Shape-approved strips.
Photo:Shape / Jhett Thompson
Believe it or not, it’s no fault of your red wine or coffee consumption.
When at-home whitening treatments exist, expensive veneers and priceyin-office treatmentsare no longer the only options.
Read on to see which products came out on top.
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The side meant to hug your teeth is slightly textured and gummy, helping them adhere easily.
Simply paint on the serum, pop it in the mouthpiece, wait 10 minutes, and go.
This whitening pen is easy to use (and incredibly effective).
Crest 3DWhitestrips1-Hour Express is easy to apply, making it one of the more convenient options.PHOTO: Shape / Jhett Thompson
It erased coffee stains from our testers' not-so-pearly whites.
Plus, with the phone-powered LED mouthpiece, this set is incredibly cost-effective.
Plus, they’re effective!
Overall, the results gave this tester a “huge confidence boost.”
Opt for a classic mint or spearmint flavor, or try something new like peach or cherry.
Plus, these strips have the results to prove the product is not all innovative packaging.
However, they’re still “more discreet” than other whitening strips.
While these strips were easy to apply, testers found it crucial to take their time.
More remarkably, they offer instant results.
When we removed these strips after 30 minutes of processing, our teeth looked a full two shades whiter.
Testers found that their teeth looked a whopping 14 shades whiter.
Plus, they’re effective despite the ingredients list that strays from the norm.
Shape’s only qualm with this product?
The results don’t last long.
This same tester notes that after three days of brand-new pearly whites, her progress “plateaued.”
Thanks to this ingredient, you may benefit from preventing plaque buildup.
), consider Crest’s 3DWhitestrips Radiant Express At-home Teeth Whitening Kit.
For anyone enduring a busy schedule, these strips may not cut it.
Dr. Lieb says yes.
“Plaque that accumulates on your teeth can harden into tartar, which can interfere with the whitening process.
Brushing helps ensure a more even tool of the whitening agent,” she says.
“Its generally better to use whitening strips at night,” says Dr. Lieb.
“Yes, you’re able to use mouthwash after whitening strips,” says Dr. Lieb.
She suggestsCrest 3D Glamorous White Mouthwashor any other “clear or peroxide-based mouthwash to avoid additional staining.”
She’s a writer who has covered beauty for the past 10 years.
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Colgate ComfortFit LED Teeth Whitening Kit uses a pen and light combo to achieve brighter teeth.PHOTO: Shape
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iSmile Teeth Whitening Strips use mint, so they taste better than some other strips.PHOTO: Shape / Jhett Thompson
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Zimba Teeth Whitening Strips offer a wide array of flavors, setting them apart from alternatives.PHOTO: Shape / Kells McPhillips
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Moon Oral Beauty Dissolving Whitening Strips are comfortabe for sensitive teeth.PHOTO: Shape / Jessica Juliao
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Crest 3DWhitestrips Bright Dental Whitening Kit comes in single-use packaging for convenience.PHOTO: Shape / Jhett Thompson
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Persmax Teeth Whitening Strips come in two flavors and fit the teeth without touching gums.PHOTO: Shape / Jessica Juliao
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Rembrandt 1 Week Teeth Whitening Kit are on the larger end, ideal for covering larger teeth.PHOTO: Shape / Jhett Thompson
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Lumineux Teeth Whitening Strips have a generous amount of treatment on each strip.PHOTO: Shape / Lauryn Higgins
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Crest 3DWhitestrips Radiant Express At-home Teeth Whitening Kit show results by the fourth strip.PHOTO: Shape / Caroline Thomason
