Why It's OK to Be Lazy With Your Teeth (Just This Once)

by POPSUGAR Beauty 4

Sometimes in beauty, you've gotta break the rules. For instance, there's no reason not to use a shimmery eye shadow as a cheek highlighter if you want. And when it comes to whitening teeth, it pays to be a loner, Dottie. A rebel.

See, you're supposed to wear whitening strips every day for at least two weeks. In theory, this is a great idea. In practice, I can be lazy and forgetful. Things start off well, then my teeth get whiter, and after a few days, I forget to keep strippin'. Eventually, red wine brings back a few stains. But the good thing is, it takes only three or four days of strip-wearing for them to bounce back to a bright, natural hue. I fear using all of the strips in one fell swoop might make my chompers look too Optic White and fake, so this is a good plan if you want a more natural-looking gleam.

I use Crest 3D White Professional Effects strips for a few days each month, then use the mouthwash and toothpaste in between for maintenance. It's easy and gets rid of the corn-teeth look quite well, promise.

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