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A professional teeth whitening treatment can cost you a pretty penny. Get whiter teeth without breaking the bank by using an over-the-counter teeth whitener product instead. They will get your teeth sparkling white in a hurry and without the cost commitment of an in-office session.
Best for On-The-Go
Time is a precious commodity. Who has a half an hour twice per day to sit around their bathroom waiting on white teeth? Not you! That’s why you need to try Listerine Whitening Quick Dissolving strips, which dissolve after they do their dirty work. These are touted as some of the best, according to "Good Housekeeping" magazine. Put them on your pearlies and head out the door. By the time you reach the office, your teeth will be that much whiter.
Best Trays
So many at-home teeth whitener products are strips, but those people who prefer to use a tray, try Aquafresh White Trays, which "Good Housekeeping" Magazine also recommends. The trays themselves come prefilled, and you’ll get teeth that are up to two shades whiter than before…in just a week's time.
Best for Less Mess
Icky, sticky, gooey whitening mess. If you are turned off from over-the-counter teeth whiteners because of any of the aforementioned words, ConsumerSearch.com recommends Crest 3D White Whitestrips Advanced Vivid (say that three times fast). They are said to give results that are similar to professional treatments, plus there is less mess and slippage than other brands.
Best Overall
Crest Whitestrips Premium was voted as the home whitening hall of famer by “Good Housekeeping” magazine in 2004. Why the high marks? Simply because teeth ended up being more than three shades lighter after one week of use. Wow, now that’s a bright solution to stained teeth.
