Staff Tested: At-Home Tooth Whiteners

While it’s true that certain foods and drinks stain your teeth more than others, brushing and flossing regularly may minimize discolouration.

Rembrandt Professional Treatment Kit

“As someone who enjoys coffee and red wine, I was a tough case, but I definitely see a difference. The gel was clear, odour-less and almost tasteless, surprising for a bleach. Sensitivity wasn’t a problem.”

($45, 7 days)

Colgate Visible White Toothpaste

“Pleasantly (not overly) minty and, thankfully, with no gritty texture. It was a little tricky toward the end to make the dual gel/paste (silica + whitener) dispense equal amounts of the two. But it worked great.”

($4)

Life Brand Premium Whitening Wraps

“The wraps are thick-no way you could wear these out in public. I experienced some gum tingling but it subsided quickly. After only three days, my husband mentioned, unprompted, that my teeth looked whiter.”

($38, 7 days)

Crest Whitestrips Daily Multicare

“It’s such a short time commitment; I used one each morning while putting on makeup or getting dressed. My teeth had a yellowish tinge and the strips whitened them noticeably after 20 pouches.”

($50, 42 pouches)