Can an $8, one-hour tooth whitener really work? I had my doubts, and while Walgreens Intense 1 Hour Whitening System ($8) won't get your teeth Ross Gellar-white (not that you'd actually want glow-in-the-dark choppers), it will lighten them a few shades, all under an impressive 60 minutes. But with the good comes a bit of bad. See the full review when you read more. Read more

There are many advantages to teeth whitening, the obvious being a brighter smile. But one of the biggest disadvantages to this bleaching procedure is the pain often associated with it. "The sensitivity usually happens if you leave the gel on for too long, so it can become an irritant," explains Dr. Arthur Glosman, a Beverly Hills general and cosmetic dentist. But the main reason many people Read more

"Bleaching [your teeth] is probably one of the most significant changes that you can make," says Beverly Hills-based general and cosmetic dentist Dr. Arthur Glosman. "But whenever you're going to do any type of teeth whitening, it's always best to get some kind of consultation with your dentist first." However, what are the advantages of having your dentist do it as compared to doing it yourself? Read more

Since bursting into the scene in the mid-1990s, Amanda Peet has starred in everything from TV shows to independent films to megahits like 2012 and Something's Gotta Give. Now, she has a new gig as the spokesperson for Crest 3D White. "I personally think that the 2-Hour Express Whitestrips ($54) are such a great beauty tip because I think that having a really stainless smile is an underemphasized Read more

If you've ever seen one of those baby beauty pageant shows, then you've probably noticed the "flippers" some little competitors wear to cover their missing baby teeth. Apparently, though, the denture-like faux smiles aren't just for small beauty queens — now even regular old adults can wear one. The Snap-On Smile system (around $1,200) is basically just a denture you fit over your teeth that Read more

In Hollywood, having perfectly white, perfectly straight Chiclet-like teeth has been the norm for decades. The problem with going for the flawless look, however, is obvious: it simply looks fake. Gap teeth may be the next big beauty feature, and similarly, immaculate-looking veneers are becoming so yesterday. "The white standard got too white," cosmetic dentist Dr. Marc Lowenberg told the NYT, Read more

We're excited to present this article from one of our favorite sites, Daily Makeover! A bright, white smile is one of the easiest ways to look stunning. The problem is, getting your teeth in tip-top shape like Lea Michele's here can require lots of pricey visits to your dentist. We wanted to take the hassle out of teeth-whitening, so we brought the dentist to you. Read on for some great DIY tips Read more

Sometimes while watching a red carpet event, I am blinded by how dazzling (read: blinding) a celeb's smile can look. I'm thinking they must be doing a little more than the occasional white strip I do myself. Well, according to Blake Lively's dentist Dr. Laura Torrado, it takes more than brushing and flossing to achieve a movie star smile. Torrado recently shared with Us Weekly a few tricks of the Read more