Best Teeth Whitening Kits 2022

The Opalescence Go is an easy-to-use system that’s available in various strengths, like 10% hydrogen peroxide, to suit various needs. NYC-based dentist Dr. Sharon Huang finds it perfect for at-home use. “It’s strong enough to be effective, but not too strong that it will make teeth sensitive or cause harm when used as instructed,” she says.

Fung also prefers this system over other options. “I like the Opalescence Go versus some of the other brands, as their whitening gels not only include hydrogen peroxide but also potassium nitrate, which helps desensitize the teeth,” he says. For best results the Trays should be worn for 15-30 minutes daily over the course of 5-7 days.

This system from Smile Brilliant takes the guesswork out of whitening your teeth. “You take molds of your upper and lower teeth, and the company creates trays that fit your teeth” says Huang, who considers it as close as it gets to a customizable take -home whitening solution. It comes with a whitening gel made from 22% carbamide peroxide and a syringe for applying the solution to the trays. “If you choose the sensitive option, they will also include desensitizing gel to make the process more pleasant,” she says.

“This kit uses carbamide peroxide, a version of hydrogen peroxide that has a proven track record for whitening,” says Freking. It’s enamel-safe and won’t cause any tooth sensitivity, according to reviewers. The kit should last you four whitening cycles , and when you need a refresh you can repurchase the pen alone, which is great.

New York City dentist and Park Slope Dentistry Seventh Avenue director Dr. Angelique Freking recommends Glo Science’s Glo Brilliant Personal Teeth Whitening Device. “This chic kit uses hydrogen peroxide and a tray with LED light built in to brighten your teeth,” she says. Wondering how bright your teeth can go? This system claims to make them up to five shades brighter in as little as one week. Plus, it includes a lip balm to prevent dry, cracked lips.

It doesn’t have to be inconvenient or expensive to whiten your teeth like a professional. Crest’s 3D White Strips are an affordable option you can use on the go that makes teeth look brighter after one 60-minute treatment and up to 18 shades whiter in 20 days. The kit includes 20 mess-free whitening strips coated in hydrogen peroxide. What’s best is that they cling to your teeth and stay put, so you can go about your day as usual.

Spotlight is a sustainable brand that offers affordable products for brightening your smile—all of which you can score for under $20 when you grab their Conscious Oral Care Kit. It includes everything you need for teeth-whitening at home or on the go, including a whitening pen, toothpaste, whitening strips and dental floss. “The whitening pen actively whitens teeth through the use of hydrogen carbonate calcium, an active ingredient that removes stains, and the floss has hydrogen peroxide in it so you can whiten in between teeth as well for a more bright, even appearance,” says Huang.

When it comes to choosing the products for you, cosmetic dentist Dr. Michael Apa recommends looking for something easy to use, fits comfortably in the mouth and delivers safe and effective results—which is why he created this kit. You don’t have to deal with a clunky mouth tray or messy gel formula. “It’s a five-day, two-step process that uses a White Pen and White Films (both contain carbamide peroxide) to deliver maximum results, with minimum sensitivity,” he says.