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8 teeth-whitening pens for a brighter smile

This is the perfect option for those looking to get results in a practical and affordable way


APRIL 6, 2020 2:07 PM EDT

Having a pretty smile is a beauty goal for almost every woman and there’s nothing that boosts your confidence when facing the world like having healthy-looking, white teeth. So nowadays, in addition to teeth that are healthy, straight, and working well, we want them to be super white. But genetic factors, certain foods and drinks, and even some medicines can turn our teeth yellow, despite our daily cleaning and care routines.

To help with this, there are a number options out there that promise to whiten teeth with a few simple brush strokes. We’ve picked a few of them that are easy to use, trusted and widely available in case you want to give this practical and effective option a try.

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Like snowflakes

The Snow Teeth Whitening Pen ($17.95) is part of the Snow Teeth Whitening System, a product formulated for professional-quality teeth whitening. Put it on for ten minutes each day for a maximum of three weeks.

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Clinically proven

Smileactives Advanced Teeth Whitening Pen ($18.00) has soft bristles that are specially designed for safe and comfortable application. The whitening gel guarantees a bright white smile for over three weeks.

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Celebrity-endorsed smiles

It may not be the most economical option on the market, but the Kendall Jenner Moon Teeth Whitening Pen ($37.95) brings you this vegan gel with highly-effective activated charcoal. It also promises to not stain your sink—it turns into a gray foam while using it—and it’s endorsed by the famous member of the Kardashian-Jenner clan, a business partner with the product’s manufacturer.

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Protect your teeth

Tarte Pearly Girl Vegan Teeth Whitening Pen ($22.00) is a completely vegan whitening pen, that is safe on enamel, according to the brand. It’s perfect for people with sensitive teeth. The soft-bristle applicator works quickly and easily with no fuss.

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A younger version

Tarte Pearly Girl Vegan Teeth Whitening Pen ($22) is a special-edition that has the same properties as the original, but with a cute design you can take with you on the run. Its patented formula with natural flavors and calcium work hard to remove stains and give you a fresh feeling with every use.

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Smile with confidence

Go Smile Teeth Whitening Pen ($19) is a product true to its name. The technology behind it and its unique ingredients offer a quick whitening treatment. Portable, efficient, practical, and including a fresh minty flavor, it’s guaranteed to provide effective results.

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Remove years worth of stains

VieBeauti Teeth Whitening Pen ($19.99) is easy to use and gives you a beautiful white smile and natural minty flavor. Its 35% carbamide peroxide is safe and effective at removing years’ worth of stains caused by coffee, tea, wine, tobacco, soft-drinks and more.

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Gentle and effective

Blitzby Teeth Whitening Pen ($19.99) promises to whiten quickly and easily, without too much effort or inconvenience. Its formula helps to eliminate years of staining and whitens teeth several shades with repeated use.

If you’ve had teeth-sensitivity or enamel issues, it’s best to talk to your dentist before starting any whitening treatment, and remember, always follow the manufacturer’s instructions on how long they should be used and which foods and drinks to avoid after the treatment.