I grew up in Colombia a country well known for its high-quality coffee. Coffee is more than just a drink, it is part of our culture and an excuse to socialize with others. For many years coffee has become primordial to start my day and even though it gives me that hit of energy it has affected the color of my teeth. At first, I didn’t notice that my teeth were stained by my constant coffee consumption until I heard about the “napkin test” on a tv commercial. In case you are wondering, the napkin test consists of putting a napkin next to your teeth for comparison. My teeth had a beige color compare to the napkin and that’s when I realized I needed to do something about it. I know it sounds silly, but you try and you will see what I am talking about.

 If you asked me what part of my body do I care the most about I would definitely say my teeth. I think having nice teeth can say a lot about a person’s hygiene and how organized they are. If you think about it, you need to organize your time to be able to brush your teeth three times a day, make yearly dentist appointments and monthly orthodontics appointments (if needed) in order to a have a good mouth health. Leaving the health aspect aside, a pretty smile can definitely boost your confidence and put you in a better mood. I really wanted to feel good about myself, so I began to look for a solution to my stained teeth. I tried several over the counter whitening toothpaste, but none transformed my teeth into those pearly white teeth I’ve always desired. Until one day I found out about Smile Brilliant. It was a complete game changer! I am still speechless about the results.

My Experience

One thing that I really love about Smile Brilliant is that they will send you a whiting treatment tailored to your needs, teeth sensitivity, the severy of the stains and your habits. Before getting my kit I answered a few questions about my dental history and four days later my kit was at my doorsteps. I was impressed by their fast shipping! The package included four whitening gel syringes, and four desensitizing gel syringes, plus the molds and clay for the custom trays. I was so excited to use it that I immediately started to make my impressions. I mix the catalyst and base clay until I achieved a homogeneous paste. I placed the paste uniformly on the molds and then place the molds against my teeth in order to get the impression. I honestly failed the first time. My back teeth look great on the impression, but I accidentally forgot to push against my front teeth. I was so glad that Smile Brilliant adds two extra catalyst and base clay in case someone runs into the same issue as I did. As soon as I had the impressions ready I send them back on an envelope with prepaid shipping provided by Smile Brilliant. Isn’t that great? Five days later my customized trays came back from the lab ready to use!

Before starting the treatment a kind Smile Brilliant representative gave me some helpful tips that made my whitening experience more enjoyable and helped me obtain the results I desired. 

Whiting Tips

1. Brush teeth with water (not toothpaste, fluoride slows down the whitening process)

2. Whiten for 45 minutes-3 hours (3 hours max per day!)

3. Brush teeth with a non-whitening toothpaste

4. Rinse trays out with cool water

5. Desensitize for 20 minutes (do not drink or eat for 1 hour after each session)

6. Remove trays, but do not rinse your mouth or brush your teeth, just spit (leave a thin layer of desensitizing gel on your teeth)

7. Sleep! It is the best to whiten before bed so you are not introducing any staining food or drinks.

After reading all these advice I was determined to put all my effort into getting the best out of the treatment. So, I went to the supermarket and got a natural fluoride-free toothpaste. I also stopped consuming any foods that might stain my teeth (coffee, tea, dark-colored soda, red wine, and chocolate). Yes, I quit drinking coffee for more than a week, but that small sacrifice definitely paid off.

Sensitive Teeth + Whitening Routine 

I don’t really experience teeth sensitivity on a daily basis, but when I started Smile Brilliant I was very cautious and decided to take it slow. I started using the whitening gel on a Monday. I preferred starting at the beginning of the week so I could keep track of my journey. The first day I applied the gel for about 45 minutes, which is the minimum amount of time recommend when you are starting. I experience no sensitivity after the first use, so I gradually started to increase the application time. The second day I applied it for 1 hour, third day for 1.5 hours, the fourth day for 2.5 hours and on the fifth day, I finally was able to have my tray on for 3 complete hours. I always used the desensitizing gel after each whitening session to prevent any sensitivity and future staining. With that being said, my best advice is to take it day by day and enjoy the journey! 

Hear me out on this one: Do not put more than a 1/3 of the syringe content on to your tray!! You are supposed to use only a 1/3 of the syringe for each application(top and bottom trays). This is not one of those times where the more you put, the better results you will get. I am going, to be honest with you, I did that once! I thought I wasn’t putting enough gel on my trays, so I thought it would be a good idea to add a little extra. Bad idea, I experience a burning sensation in my gums. It wasn’t terrible, but you shouldn’t be experiencing that. I whipped the excess of the whiting gel with a q-tip and put some coconut oil on my gums as the Smile Brilliant representative recommended. After that, I learned my lesson and continue my whitening treatment with no problem. 

Why Smile Brilliant?

1. Let’s look at the financial aspect. If you asked your dentist for a whitening treatment he will probably charge you $400 for the costume fitted trays or $600+ for the fancy laser teeth whitening, which I’ve heard can cause extreme sensitivity. On the other hand, Smile Brilliant will not only give you the same or better results for only $139!

2. If you are like me and believe that what you put on your on your body is as important as what you put in it, then Smile Brilliant is the whitening treatment you have been looking for.  All of their products vegan! The glycerin in their gels is vegetable based. Plus they do not do any animal testing nor do they work with any factories that do so. Who doesn’t love vegan and cruelty products?

3. So easy to use and to carry around. I would carry my Smile Brilliant trays, syringes, and a toothbrush, on my purse just in case I was going to be out and wouldn’t have enough time to use it when I got home. I must confess, I put on my trays in a public bathroom twice! that’s how easy it is to use. 

4. AMAZING RESULTS! If you don’t believe me, then see it for yourself by scrolling down to the last picture of this post. You can definitely see the difference and how those yellowish stains between my teeth disappeared. I couldn’t be happier!

Start you Smile Brilliant Journey

Smile Brilliant has given me back my confidence and I can’t stop smiling. I want you to feel the same way and smile the day away. So, Click the link below for your chance to win a FREE Smile Brilliant Teeth Whitening kit (a $149 value) and experience a stain-free smile yourself!

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Thanks for reading,