BEST WHITENING PEN
Colgate Optic White Overnight Whitening Pen ($25) claims to remove 15 years of stains in one week, and though we don’t know exactly how old our stains were when we tested it, the hydrogen peroxide–rich formula delivered.
BEST WHITENING TOOTHPASTE
The patented stain removal complex in intelliWHiTE PRO WHITE Professional Toothpaste ($20) removes stubborn stains without abrasive ingredients for a squeaky-clean—and visibly brighter—grin.
BEST WATER FLOSSER
To help expel signs of gum disease, which is present in approximately 50 percent of adults, BURST Water Flosser ($70) sprays between every nook and cranny to dislodge bacteria-causing particles.
BEST ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH
We ditched our frayed manual toothbrushes for BRÜUSH Electric Toothbrush ($80) and were wowed by the six sonic cleansing modes, four-week battery life and the way it made the twice-daily chore much more enjoyable.
BEST MOUTHWASH
Dentist-developed Klēn Natural Mint Mouth Rinse ($12) is flavored with essential oils and free of fluoride and parabens. Translation: This is a mouthwash we can feel good about using every day.
BEST FLOSS
An easy-to-adopt step in the road to reducing single-use plastic, by Humankind Refillable Floss ($15) applies a chic, sustainable solution to a daily essential.
BEST AT-HOME WHITENING KIT
Crest Whitening Emulsions with LED Accelerator Light ($70) uses highly active hydrogen peroxide droplets in a water-resistant base that spreads so thinly onto teeth, you won’t even know it’s there, and the addition of LED light boosts the effects.