I previously wrote about my unpleasant experience with Zoom Whitening treatments.  So when I received a surprise sample of Luster, I was a bit terrified to try it.  This at-home whitening system utilizes a light!  Ack!  I practically had a seizure when I saw the contraption. 

But, after reading a bit…  I decided to give it a go.  After all, what whitening product on the market promises ZERO tooth sensitivity, clinical proof that it is safe and effective and a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee!

Perhaps equally appealing to the promise of pain-free at-home tooth whitening, was the fact that this three step process is simple enough for anyone to follow.

1)  Rinse with accelerator mouth rinse for ten seconds

2)  Brush "smile teeth" with whitening gel.  "Smile teeth" are the front eight teeth on the top and bottom of your mouth.

3)  Turn on tooth whitening light.  You can even surround the light with your lips, to help keep it in place (this is what I did).

The three step process, from start to finish, takes only about 3 minutes (seriously!).  In one hour, you can repeat the process 20 times, for whitening up to 6 shades lighter than where you started!  Sadly, I didn't have the hour to dedicate to the process, but repeated it 5 times.  In 15 minutes, my teeth looked whiter.  If you need instant gratification, this is the product for you!

Retail price is $39.99.

Click HERE to buy Luster 1 Hour White, Tooth Whitening Light System at drugstore.com

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When my first son turned one, I decided to treat myself to a Zoom treatment.  My dentist had been talking it up for years, and my teeth were looking a bit dingy.  I wanted a brighter smile!

The night after my Zoom treatment, I went out to dinner with an old friend.  She shared her big news:  she was pregnant with her first baby!  I shared an explanation… if I grimaced in pain periodically throughout dinner, it was because Zoom had left my teeth so sensitive, my jaw even hurt!

Well, soon after giving birth to my second son, I was once again seeking a whiter smile  This time around, however, I decided to try something new.

Crest Whitestrips are astonishingly easy to use.  Once a day, open a pack to reveal two strips to place on your teeth.  The strips bond to the teeth comfortably, and any extra length can be tucked beneath.  You only need to wear them for 5 minutes!  After a several weeks of daily use, I noticed a whiter, brighter smile.  Even those close to me noticed the difference!

Most importantly, this product is all gain… no pain!  I didn't experience the slightest bit of discomfort while using Crest Whitestrips.

Crest Whitestrips retail for $24.99 and can be found at most drugstores, including drugstore.com.

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We all have laundry lists of New Year's resolutions. Some are difficult to achieve, but some are startlingly easy. Luckily, the desire for whiter teeth is one of the easier resolutions to check off of your list.  Swap your usual toothpaste for Crest Whitening Expressions, and you are on your way to a whiter, brighter smile (with little investment and no trip to the dentist).

Crest Whitening Expressions utilizes silica granules to gently polish away surface stains (say goodbye to the coffee of yesteryear)!  Not only did I see improvement in a matter of days, but the Crest formula didn't cause me any sensitivity or tooth pain (something I've experienced with other tooth whitening methods).

I sampled the entire flavor range of these whitening toothpastes.  I lined up all four flavors neatly in a row by the sink. Each day, my young son was anxious to select his toothpaste. Flavors like Vanilla Mint, Cinnamon Rush, Herbal Mint and Wintergreen Ice made brushing much more fun!  Unlike some whitening toothpastes, Crest Whitening Expressions is safe for kids over the age of 2! 

When we eventually ran out of all four flavors of Crest Whitening Expressions, my son stopped wanting to brush! I ran out to buy Cinnamon Rush and Vanilla Mint again, to reignite his passion for tooth-care.

Crest Whitening Expressions can be found in most drugstores, so snag yours the next time you're out running errands.  Retail price is $3.49 for a 6.0 oz tube and $3.99 for a 7.8 oz. tube.

Click HERE to buy Crest Whitening Expressions at drugstore.com