Happy Friday babes! Getting real here today and talking about some insecurities. Like a lot of people, I had braces when I was younger but my braces left behind evidence they were once there. The glue left behind a discoloring on my teeth that's faint to see to everyone else but to me it's one of the main things I see when I smile. I've always had sensitive teeth too so whitening was always a struggle for me. Even though up until recently I didn't drink coffee (and I only usually have a cup a day during the week), I don't really drink red wine and I don't drink soda, I always envied people with sparkling, pearly white teeth but thought it was out of reach for me.
And in a way it was, until Smile Brilliant. Smile Brilliant is an at-home whitening kit that is not only super easy to use, but it shows results almost immediately. Smile Brilliant sends you everything you need to get started on your at home whitening kit, including very detailed step-by-step instructions which is definitely needed for someone like me even though the process really is pretty simple!

1. Blend the blue and white putty (the base and the catalyst) together until they’re a light blue color and you fill the blue mold tray.
2. Place the mold tray (one at a time!) on your teeth for 2-3 minutes.
3.  Mail in your impressions with the pre-paid envelope included.
4. Once you receive your clear trays in the mail, you're ready to try out your whitening kit!
5. Line each clear tray with the whitening gel and leave on for a specific amount of time (this varies based on how long you want to keep them in. I started with 30 mins).
6. Rinse and use desensitizing gel.
7. Repeat as needed and enjoy a brilliant white smile!

Depending on how often you use them and how long you keep the trays in, you can see results almost immediately. Since I know I have sensitive teeth and gums I spaced out my sessions and kept the trays in for a shorter amount of time at first but the desensitizing gel really helps! It's definitely far more effective than whitening toothpaste or strips. One of the things I love about Smile Brilliant is the trays are actually molded to fit your teeth and you aren't using oversized trays that are uncomfortable and don't fit in your mouth or strips that never stay put. I also love that the entire process is done in the comfort of your own home. As someone who fears (I mean seriously fears) going to the dentist, I wanted whiter teeth but not so badly I was willing to sit in the dentist office so this is a perfect and affordable solution for me!



This post was sponsored by Smile Brilliant, but all opinions are my own.

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