The Easy Way I Got White Teeth From Home As A Student

Teeth whitening is something that I’ve always wanted to try. But can I afford to spend £££ to have it done, or take the time out of my day to go to teeth whitening appointments? Nope!

The only teeth whitening I've ever tried have been natural remedies; charcoal toothpastes and even baking soda. You name it, I've probably tried it but with little success. 

As a student it’s safe to say I don’t necessarily have the most teeth-whitening-friendly lifestyle, or so I thought. I definitely have a glass bottle of wine too many, then make up for it with a coffee boost to keep myself awake in class the next morning. It was clear I needed to give my teeth a bit of TLC.

I 100% believe in perfect timing, because just as I was looking for a quick and convenient fix for my yellowish teeth I was very kindly contacted by Smile Brilliant to try their tooth whitening kit, valued at $149. Initially I was skeptical about the results since I didn’t quite believe I could achieve a noticeable result from a home kit, but I was desperate for results so I tried it.

What Do You Receive In A Kit?

JFC I did actually receive 4 desensitizing kits,

just misplaced one for this picture oops!

Using the kit is easy; even I managed to figure it out! 

Once you purchase the kit, Smile Brilliant sends you a package with everything you need to achieve your dream smile including:

• Base and catalyst materials (to make your tooth mold)
• Two teeth trays
• Teeth whitening and desensitizing gels (the number of which varies depending on the kit you opt for)
• A number of instructions for each stage of the process, allowing you to feel confident using the professional tools from home. 
• A consent form

Creating The Perfect Mold For Your Perfect Teeth:

One of the unique aspects of Smile Brilliant is that is a company that creates teeth molds in a lab specifically for your teeth, allowing you to comfortably whiten your teeth.

As someone who truly struggles with anything DIY I was nervous about creating the mold myself. But after reading the instructions I was reassured by how easy it would be. I received 3 sets of base and catalyst materials (one for my top set of teeth, one for the bottom, and a spare just in case). The process of creating the mold is as follows:

1. Mix the blue base and white catalyst material together until they are a consistent light blue colour.
2. Evenly distribute it onto a tooth tray (one at a time) and place it on either the top or bottom set of teeth.
3. Make sure the trays are placed level across all teeth, and not placed too deep or shallow so that there will be a clear impression of each tooth.
4. Leave them to set for up to 3 minutes.
5. Gently remove the tray and allow them to set before packaging them

Sending The Mold To The Lab:

Smile Brilliant provided me with a box that I could send my impressions off to a lab with. Before sending my teeth impressions it was vital I signed the consent form for the lab to send the molds back to me. I was impressed with how fast the lab were able to create a unique mold for my teeth. Since I live outside of the US, where this company is based, I was expecting a long wait. However, within 3 weeks I had received my impressions back. I was also impressed that I was kept up to date via email that the lab had received my impressions and when they were ready to be shipped as well. The impressions look like a retainer, however they have a gel feel to them and are really flexible, meaning they are comfortable to wear for long periods at a time. 

The Teeth Whitening Process

The teeth whitening process could not be made simpler, which is perfect because I don't have time to fiddle about with something too complicated. 

In the evenings, after my dinner I would insert a small strip of the teeth whitening gel in the impression. I would then continue with my normal evening routine, either putting on a facemask or concentrating on my uni work, while I let the kit work its magic on my teeth. 

I started off with 45 minute installments, so my teeth would not feel the sensitivity as much. After a few uses I built this up to an hour, and then up to two hours at a time. 

After I'd use the whitening gel, I'd rinse the impression and swirl my mouth out with water (toothpaste slows down the whitening process of this kit #lifehack). I'd then leave the desensitizing gel on for 20 minutes, wash my mouth out with water again, and head to bed.

This kit takes a few weeks to complete, with you getting between 3-4 uses out of each tube of gel. Consistency is key with the whitening process, however I did have a couple of nights off from using it because I fell ill (gotta love freshers flu!) and I still saw progress. The trick is to find a balance of using it regularly, yet not overdoing it because this will make your teeth prone to sensitivity. 

My Honest Opinion 

Before any treatments vs finishing the kit

Now for the bit you're probably waiting for, would I recommend it?

Looking back at my before photos I still can't believe the results I was able to achieve so quickly from the comfort of my own home. This is definitely the easiest thing I've done to achieve a confidence boost with my appearance. 

In all honesty, sometimes I did receive a little bit of sensitivity from this kit. However, it was never unbearable and I only noticed it after leaving the whitening gel on for over an hour and a half. If I received sensitivity, I would use an extra amount of the desensitization gel, and leave it another night before I used the kit. I found this always fixed the issue. And the good news is now that I have finished, I don't feel like my teeth have been permanently damaged and I am not receiving any sensitivity issues now.

Giveaway

My friends over at Smile Brilliant have very kindly given my readers a discount code with their products and the chance to win a giveaway for a kit worth $149.

 Giveaway link: www.smilebrilliant.com/g/izzyk1998

 15% off store wide code: izzyk199815

*All opinions in this post are my own and my review has not been influenced by this giveaway* But seriously, I'd enter if I were you, I ain't making money off this I swear it's just really good ;)

Overall, I am impressed with the results and I would definitely purchase from Smile Brilliant again, as well as recommend them to a friend. I find it incredible that these noticeable results have been achieved from the comfort of my own home and that it is an affordable kit too!

Have you ever tried any DIY teeth whitening kits? If so let me know in the comments,

Izzy K xxx

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