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Because, hey, you brush your teeth anyway, right?
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Heres what you gotta know about whitening toothpastes and how to find the right one for you.
First, wait, do whitening toothpastesactuallywork?
Depends on what you mean by work, really.
The key is consistency.
Its also ADA-accepted as a way to remove surface stains and prevent cavities.
Bonus: For sweet tooths out there, theres a sweet-mint flavor option.
It gets itsbad-breath-fighting powers from farm-grown peppermint and tea tree oil.
Colgate Renewal Revitalizing Gum Toothpaste & Whitening Restoration
Colgate Renewal is aSELF Healthy Beauty Award-winningwhitening toothpaste.
One tester wrote: Great product.
I saw results pretty quickly in a subtle yellowing shift.
This also has a good, strong flavor that you expect from a whitening paste.
It also contains fluoride for cavity-fighting.
Supersmile Professional Whitening Toothpaste, Rosewater Mint
Where are our fancy flavor-loving brushers at?
Huppy Toothpaste Tablets
Huppy
Here’s another whitening toothpaste that won aSELF Healthy Beauty Awardthis year.
Each tab contains hydrated silica, which polishes and breaks down surface stains, and teeth-whitening baking soda.
The Huppy tablets are a game changer," writes one reviewer.
Whereas some toothpaste tablets are chalky, these become smooth and pasty immediately when mixed with water.
My teeth feel squeaky clean post-brush, and the simple ingredients are a plus."
At three tubes for $10, they’re pretty affordable, too.
Its sharp, minty taste will keep you coming back for more.
