Coffee, tea, red wine … we love sipping on those colorful, flavorful libations. But a minute on the lips and, unfortunately, much longer on the teeth. Part of what makes those drinks – and foods like berries– taste so sumptuous are the same things that can stain our teeth. Time doesn’t help whiten them either.
The brightening business
Yes, you can apply and then wear the industry-leading whitening strips for a complete hour instead of the recommended 30 minutes, for even faster whitening. But the 30 minutes, 20 days in a row, truly makes your smile whiter, and we love that. They are easy to remove from their packaging and apply. Put them on before your morning commute, chores, or workout. They’re designed with special no-slip sealing technology so they’ll stick to your teeth while you chat
Clean teeth, clean mouth
Grab a four-pack of these Total tubes of toothpaste. We love the minty gel and how it brightens your smile and your mouth. This product has revolutionized toothpaste with its use of stannous fluoride. It’s different from regular sodium fluoride as it acts as an antibacterial, not just for protection from cavities, but plaque, gingivitis, tartar buildup, and tooth sensitivity. It freshens your mouth and whitens your smile all at the same time.
Restore gently
Sensodyne also strengthens and rehardens enamel, the tooth’s protective surface. You’re brushing anyway, so why not whiten and gently improve your whole mouth’s health? We love how there is finally a gentle way to relieve sensitivity while whitening and strengthening your teeth.
Long-lasting freshness
We love that this whitening toothpaste doesn’t have bubbly peroxide. But it still brightens like a pro. Using sodium monofluorophosphate, a salt helps put minerals back into your teeth, which in turn helps to prevent tooth decay. Make sure to brush thoroughly when you use it, twice a day. It’s safe for kids two and over – just make sure the little ones are supervised and rinse their mouths out well.
A present from the planet
This toothpaste is also great for what it doesn’t have in it. No fluoride, no gluten, no peroxide, no parabens, and made without cruelty. Little diatom skeletons – diatomaceous earth – provide the scrubbiness in this natural whitening toothpaste. We love the activated charcoal, baking soda, combined with the organic coconut oil, that binds to pull stains and plaque from your teeth. The deep Pacific Mint flavor of peppermint oil keeps your mouth fresh.
Cyndi Mathews is a contributing writer to Florida Travel & Life, an online brand that inspires active, affluent travelers, providing them with insider information on discovering the best of Florida. Informative and engaging, the website showcases travel destinations, arts and cultural venues, vibrant dining scenes, recreational activities, the great outdoors and the revitalized real-estate market. Cyndi recently published her first book and enjoys traveling to Florida in her sailboat.
