Teeth Whitening

White dress, white shoes, white veil, white flowers, white teeth. Mix ‘em all together and you’ve got a bride. Yeah, yeah, you might THINK that you have white teeth, but if you’re a smoker or coffee drinker, you’re wrong. And even if you’re not either of those two things, chances are that your teeth are not the whitest they could be. And, no, I’m not talking about that episode from Friends where Ross had those glow in the dark white teeth. Teeth whitening has progressed.

From whitening toothpaste to paint-on gels, nighttime strips to dental floss, many over-the-counter treatments work well, but all are slow to produce results. Note, however, that experts claim at-home treatments will be most effective after a thorough dental cleaning to remove the plaque buildup that may impede effects. But for those that desire instant dental gratification or have a tougher tooth problem to tackle, [there are] professional treatments [that] can produce immediate results.

I’ll admit that I’m addicted to teeth whitening products. About five years ago, I got the made-to-fit-my-mouth dental tray and gel stuff from my dentist for $500, but when I was tired of spending $50 a pop for the gel refills, I got Crest’s Night Effects which, for about $30, worked just as well. And it’s lasted for over 6 months now, so I don’t even have to do it again before my wedding. I’m smiling white about that too!

Star White, Star Bright: How to Add Hollywood Glam to Your Grin [MSN Health & Fitness]

TAGS: Crest Night Effects, Teeth, Whitening
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