Beauty

Winter Whites w/ Smile Brilliant

As you have probably noticed, I love wearing white in the winter (evidence hereherehere). But, one of the best white accessories you can have is your smile! I’m really lucky in that I never needed braces or a retainer. My teeth were always straight, although I can’t say I didn’t feel a little left out in middle school when all my best friends had metal mouths! As an adult, I’ve always been pretty confident about my smile, except for one thing. No matter what toothpaste or mouthwash I used, my teeth always had a hint of yellow. I longingly looked at photos of people with crisp white smiles. When Smile Brilliant reached out to me to try their kit in exchange for a review, I was thrilled. Finally, an at-home treatment that didn’t cost an arm and a leg! In fact, it’s the same thing the dentist sells for $500+! So, I embarked on my first teeth whitening experience. 


STEP ONE – Create your custom-fitted trays

First, I want to sincerely express how EASY this system is! They give you step-by-step instructions through the whole process that makes it super simple to follow. The first step is to create your custom mold using these trays and paste that they send you.  You mix together the blue and white paste, press it into the tray, place the tray into your mouth, and you’re done! Once you’ve created the two molds, you pop them into the prepaid envelope they send you and step one is complete! Once you’ve sent in your molds, you wait a few days and they send you your custom-fitted trays. 

STEP TWO – Use your custom-fitted trays to whiten teeth

After you receive your trays, you can begin the process using the whitening gel they send you. You place the gel into the mold and you can use it anywhere from 30 minutes to 3 hours a few times a week. They give you step-by-step instructions so it’s near impossible to mess up. And voila, you’re on your way to a whiter, brighter smile! As a bonus, they also provide desensitizing gel for all of you with sensitive mouths. The best part of this system is that you can use it as much as you want. Whether you only want to use it once a week for 30 minutes or every other day for 3 hours, you can customize your whitening plan based on your desired results and schedule. I would often pop mine in while I was working in the morning and I didn’t even realize it was there! If you run out of whitening/desensitizing gel and you want to continue doing treatments, you can always buy those separately to continue using your custom trays.

Below are my before and after pictures. They are both unretouched and totally non-filtered (eek!) but should show you a the difference. And keep in mind, I’ve only been using the system for a few weeks, so as I continue using it, the results should only get better and better.


BEFORE

AFTER

If I haven’t successfully convinced you that you need to try Smile Brilliant, check out all the other amazing testimonial from satisfied customers! As always, let me know if you have any questions about this system or want to know more about my experience! I hope this was helpful and introduced you to a new way to whiten your teeth! If you’re interested in picking up a kit, you can order one here!
This post was sponsored by Smile Brilliant. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Nines to 5!

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  • Brooke Searcy
    February 15, 2016 at 3:55 pm

    I love when teeth whitening actually works!!

    xoxo
    Brooke

    • ninesto5
      February 15, 2016 at 9:26 pm

      Me too! I'm usually skeptical but this was awesome!

  • Simply Sabrina
    February 15, 2016 at 4:31 pm

    I did teeth whitening for my wedding last year – loved the results!

    x. Sabrina // Simply Sabrina

    • ninesto5
      February 15, 2016 at 9:26 pm

      Totally!

  • SouthernElleStyle.com
    February 15, 2016 at 5:27 pm

    so cool! i usually just use crest, but these look neat!
    elle
    Southern Elle Style

    • ninesto5
      February 15, 2016 at 9:27 pm

      yes its awesome since its customized just for you!

  • Anna Baun
    February 15, 2016 at 6:29 pm

    I typically try my teeth whitener from my dentist every year or so, but it has been some time since I have had them done. I have heard great things about them! Definitely have to give them a shot! XO

    Anna
    A Lily Love Affair

    • ninesto5
      February 15, 2016 at 9:27 pm

      you definitely should! esp bc its a fraction of the cost!

  • Amanda Kruse
    February 15, 2016 at 7:35 pm

    Your teeth look amazing! I have never tried any teeth whitening products before.

    xx,
    Amanda || http://www.fortheloveofglitter.com

    • ninesto5
      February 15, 2016 at 9:27 pm

      Thanks! You should!

  • Karen Morse
    February 15, 2016 at 7:38 pm

    A white smile is SO necessary – and looks fab with good lipstick! 😉
    Karen | GlamKaren.com

    • ninesto5
      February 15, 2016 at 9:27 pm

      Absolutely!

  • McKenna Trahan
    February 15, 2016 at 10:33 pm

    I have gone an entire year since I was pregnant last year and haven't whitened. I really need to jump on that asap before summer. Thanks for sharing!! xo
    McKenna
    stylewaltz.com

    • ninesto5
      February 16, 2016 at 1:26 pm

      Yes!! Do it!

  • Charlene G
    February 15, 2016 at 11:07 pm

    I've never tried a whitening system like this before, it sounds really good so I will have to give it a shot!
    Charlene The Frugal Fashionista

    • ninesto5
      February 16, 2016 at 1:26 pm

      You should!! It's such a great value with great results!

  • Maggie Zemanek
    February 15, 2016 at 11:07 pm

    Okay I've gotta try this!!

    http://www.maggiealamode.com

    • ninesto5
      February 16, 2016 at 1:27 pm

      You should!! Let me know if you do!! The pictures really don't do justice!

  • Darcy
    February 16, 2016 at 4:19 pm

    Glad you've had such good results from it! I tried it, but unfortunately my teeth didn't change much : (
    http://www.amemoryofus.com

    • ninesto5
      February 17, 2016 at 1:17 pm

      Aw that sucks! I was skeptical but I've been really happy!

  • Adaleta
    February 16, 2016 at 6:22 pm

    These sound excellent. A lot of these whitening kits are coming in trend so it's hard to know which one to try, but I definitely think you have a winner here! xx adaatude.com

    • ninesto5
      February 17, 2016 at 1:17 pm

      Yes, I'm definitely going to keep using it!

  • Sportsanista
    February 17, 2016 at 3:52 pm

    Amazing! Such great results!!

    Sportsanista

    • ninesto5
      February 18, 2016 at 12:58 pm

      Thanks!

  • Cameron Proffitt
    February 17, 2016 at 4:47 pm

    I need to whiten my teeth before the Summer hits, and this product seems amazing! Your pearly whites are bright as can be!

    Cameron Proffitt

    • ninesto5
      February 18, 2016 at 12:59 pm

      Thank you!

  • Courtney Inkpen
    February 17, 2016 at 7:35 pm

    Love teeth whiteners! I haven't used one in a while because my teeth have become super sensitive because of pregnancy, but I'd definitely be willing to try again!

    • ninesto5
      February 18, 2016 at 12:59 pm

      You Should!!