The Holy Grail Dental Routine Includes Just 4 Products
By Melody Rivera BEAUTY NEWS NYC
As a beauty writer, I am always searching for the best products and services to share. I’ve tried every beauty treatment you can imagine, and know that there are certain routines no one will ever try. A lot of people won’t switch up their skincare and honestly, I don’t blame them. Everyone’s skin is different and it’s great to stick with what works for you. However, one routine you should consider switching up is your dental hygiene.
Sometimes the things that you’re not focusing on are the things that come the easiest, and for me, that’s my oral care. I mean, I can’t take all the credit… I have my parents to thank for the two years of braces that now haunt me through my middle school photos. Nevertheless, I am still grateful to them for my great smile. It’s now been almost 10 years since they were removed, and my teeth are still the what draws the most compliments.
Shockingly, I am not someone who puts a lot of effort into my dental hygiene. My maintenance doesn’t require extra time to the morning or at night, which is why I’m confused when people ask me what I do to achieve such a bright smile. That’s the beauty of beauty: the products that work render everything easier and compensate for 5 other extra steps. After years of not changing anything about my oral care, I swear by these products for achieving an effortlessly bright smile.
Here are my holy grail products for achieving a sparkling smile:
Brush your teeth every morning and night. I don’t care how crazy of a day you’ve had. It takes two minutes and in that time, you save your mouth from the discoloration that will come from whatever you ate and drank during the day.
I have been using Colgate’s Optic White Toothpaste for the last five years and I still remember my brother commenting on how white my teeth were after just a week of using it. This toothpaste removes 5x more surface stains than an ordinary toothpaste. The product is created with an enamel-safe formula so it can be used every day.
When my mom first bought electric toothbrushes for the whole family, I was a little hesitant because I didn’t want to have to worry about charging it every night, especially when traveling. Now, I go months without charging my Quip Electric Toothbrush. Designers and dentists partnered together to create a sleek toothbrush that has a built-in 2 minute timer with sonic vibrating bristles. You can also store it anywhere with the travel cover acting as a mirror mount.
Whenever I’m getting ready for an event or going on a trip, I always like to make sure my teeth are pearly white for pictures. However, the procrastinator in me always does things last minute so I’m stuck with no time.
This used to annoy me until I found Crest 3D 1 Hour Express Whitestrips. Whether I’m on the way to the airport or doing my makeup, I just put them in, set a timer, and forget about them. Their no-slip grip keeps it in place and comfortable for an hour while the strips process removes years of teeth stains within one hour.
If you’ve had braces or any teeth-straightening service in the past, you know that after that period, you still have maintenance to deal with it. For me, I have a clear retainer that I wear every other night. I used to get so upset when putting it on because I felt like the brushing I would do was all for nothing since over time, no matter how much I clean it, plaque builds up in the crevices.
Once I found these retainer cleaning tablets, my routine was complete. When my retainer needs it, I simply drop the tablet in a cup of water with the retainer before I go to sleep. When I wake up, my retainer is restored back to its original cleanliness. The cleansers restore clarity to any dental piece by removing any discoloration, stains, plaque and stubborn odors.
There you have it – the 4-product step to oral care perfection, so you can smile your way through 2024.