We asked dentists about the most effective ways to whiten teeth at home, and they shared their top picks for toothpastes, mouthwashes, pens, strips and kits.

Teeth whitening strips can lighten your teeth a shade or two. It may only take several days after treatment. Home teeth whitening products are best for mild discoloration. Share on Pinterest Cavan ...

Did you know that ancient Romans used urine as a teeth whitener? (Gross, but true. ) Or that in 16th-century England, soot ...

Whitening strips are an over-the-counter treatment for lightening the color of your teeth. The strips contain ingredients that remove the stains on your teeth. If you’re new to using the strips you ...

Teeth whitening often involves bleaching the teeth to remove stains and discoloration. The best teeth whitening products provide noticeable results without damaging the teeth or irritating the gums.

Regardless of how much you want a brighter smile, you may be resistant to book a professional whitening treatment at your dentist’s office. It’s the fastest and most effective way to see results, but ...

Anyone who’s undergone professional teeth whitening treatments knows how expensive and time-consuming the service can be. Professional treatments typically cost over $200 and appointments can last 90 ...

We’ve all seen them — those impossibly white smiles beaming from social media, promising that you too can transform your coffee-stained teeth into pearly masterpieces. With celebrities flashing ...

Whitening strips are a popular dental product that may help remove stains from and whiten the teeth. While they are not as effective as treatments from a dentist’s office, they can be a more simple ...

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