Something no one tells adults who get braces: after you get them off, your teeth are going to be yellow. You can’t use whitening toothpaste or products the entire time you have braces on. And if you have jaw surgery, the antibiotic mouthwash they give you after surgery is known to cause tooth discoloration.
The whole time I was in braces I was thinking about when I could finally get them off and show off my beautiful new smile. And then I got them off and smiled for the first time and was like, “Oh man, I need to do something about that!”
Long story short, I could not start researching teeth whitening options fast enough post-braces. I wanted teeth so white my mouth would look like it has a permanent Instagram filter on it.
Turns out there are a lot of products out there. And some of them have some really sketchy ingredients. I wanted to make sure to find a solution that was going to work and be good for my teeth. While I want white, bright teeth, keeping my mouth healthy is most important. I did not go through braces and jaw surgery to be trying some crazy alternative teeth-whitening product that is going to damage my tooth enamel.
I researched a lot of teeth whitening kits and found seriously the best teeth whitening strips. They’re easy to use, only takes 30 minutes a day, and are mess-free. They also haven’t caused me any sensitivity or soreness. And they’ve really whitened my teeth!!
Introducing ARC: it’s a brand new to the market, enamel-safe, teeth whitening kit. It only uses ingredients that are clinically proven to whiten teeth. ARC wants you to be confident in your smile and the products you put on it.
Each kit comes with 14 treatments. A treatment includes two teeth whitening strips. You put one on the bottom row of your teeth and one on your top. I love these strips so much because they are easy to apply and stick to your teeth for the entire treatment time. They aren’t falling out or getting goopy or causing you to foam at the mouth. You just put them in and set a timer for 25 minutes so the peroxide can do its magic.
Once you hit 25 minutes, you pop the blue light in your mouth. The blue light helps accelerate teeth whitening. It has it’s own timer so once you start it, you don’t have to worry about keeping track of the time. It will beep and blink when it’s done. Then you take out the blue light, take off your strips, wash your hands, brush your teeth, and get on with your day. I started to notice results at the three day mark and saw my teeth just getting whiter and whiter each day after that.
Here I am at day one vs. day seven (I’m wearing makeup on the left but otherwise took these photos in the exact same conditions under the exact same lighting). There is such a noticeable difference in the whiteness of my teeth! This is the smile I always dreamed about. I can’t wait to see how white my teeth are when I finish the full treatment in another seven days. My teeth are going to be so bright they’ll have to have to wear shades. 😉
If you’re looing to whiten and brighten your teeth and want to try out ARC too, you can use my promo code ARCxErin for $15 off your order. Here’s to filter-free smiles!
Questions of the Day: Have you used teeth whitening products before? Does ARC sound like something you would enjoy?
Thanks to ARC for sponsoring this post! All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I need to get this! I can see a difference in your before and afters, and I’ve been desperately seeking something that works fro my teeth.
I want to try this. I’ve used several different whitening products, and none of them ever work as well as they say they will. Your before and after photos actually SHOW that it works.
Oh, I love it! I will have to try it. I am huge on my teeth looking great. lol Thank you, I did not even know it was a thing!
These seem so easy! I try to whiten mine every month or so.
Gum and tooth sensitivity is one of the most common problems these days with teeth whitening. It is good to learn how to safely whiten teeth.
What a great alternative to some of the other strips. I’ve noticed my teeth and gums get sensitive with Crest white strips–does that happen with these?
I haven’t had any sensitivity with these!
It’s great that you found a perfect product to match your needs. I can tell by your smile that it’s working well.
I noticed that my teeth just got whiter from eating better and engaging in better tooth care. It’s weird – the healthier I eat the whiter they’ve become!
I am so happy that you found something for your teeth! I did not know that about getting braces, but it is good to know there is a product out there to correct yellow teeth. I can see the results!
I need to give this a try. My teeth aren’t as white as they could be.
I used a big brand of whitening strips before, but my teeth are sensitive, and it was not a fun experience. It made me shy away from trying it again. However, these seem to be working on your teeth (there is big a difference between your first picture and the one several days later) and I have always wanted whiter teeth, so I would love to give these a try.
The feeling of having white teeth is the best! I’ve never heard of these strips, but they look really nifty. I had adult braces too and remember the feeling of wanting to whiten my teeth so badly!
Wow, that is such a cool product and I would love to try this. I will definitely check this out!
I need this for my son. He has yellow teeth and it bothers me to no end.
You have a perfect smile! This product is awesome. I mean, visible results in 7 days, all in the comforts of your home. This is something I really have to buy!
This seems like an easy way to get white teeth — yours are so white and gorgeous! I used to get my teeth professionally whitened, but I got out of the habit and I’ve been thinking about doing it again, but doing it at home sounds even better.
This sounds like a great product. I am living proof that whitening strips work. It gave me that much needed boost of confidence!
I’ve heard amazing reviews on this whitening system!! Definitely need to try it out, you have a beautiful smile!
I really need to get this I hate my teeth! I havent heard of this company before and I’m intrigued!
I remember when I first had braces as a kid and I had literal spots on my teeth when they were removed. Right before my wedding, I did Invisalign, and once again had yellowness afterwards. But whitening kits are so helpful!
Whitening kits are definitely super helpful!
Wow…..what won’t technology do for us? I love ARC already!
That looks easy enough! I am always finding the most complex whitner on the market! Thanks for sharing this one!
Wow! I just hope this one is available in my country. I really want to try it because it has great effects (based on your photos).
That happened to me too! I just finished my Invisalign treatment and man oh man. I desperately need to use this. It’s so expensive to have it done at the dentist office.
I hear you I got braces on at about 15 and they came off when I was around 20. My teeth were yellow too, though looking at childhood photos my teeth were pretty dark. Even my nephews do not have super white teeth. My sister on the other hand? Her teeth are naturally pretty white and then she whitened them and now they are Oraph Winfrey white. Lucky her.
I am never really sure that any whitening system can whiten teeth that are naturally ummm not white. But they can lighten stains and brighten a bit. This kit sounds great. I am interested to try it. Luckily on video my teeth look whiter then they do in person lol!
I’ve heard of this blue light stuff but, have never tried it. Looks and sounds pretty cool!
I’ve heard great things about this product and this review really strengthens the good things I’ve already heard.
I’ve heard great things about this system! I should try it out!
This sounds like a great product. It’s always great to have white teeth.
I never thought teeth whitening tools work or even healthy for teeth! But it’s good to learn more about your honest review on the product!
These would be amazing for a bride to be! I can’t believe I have never heard of them before! I wonder how many goes I would need myself?
These might be something I look into as I can see the effects on your smile. I’ve always been curious about teeth whitening products so maybe I’ll consider this.
I really need those! I have no idea why but my teeth have slowly started to turn yellow ?
Even though I brush them twice daily, the older I get the more yellow they become.
I need to whiten my teeth! Gotta look into this.
I have tried different teeth whitening products in the past. I have never heard of this brand before, but it sounds like it’s worth giving a try sometime!
So glad to see you got such great results! Always looking for a whitening product, that actually works!
Great product! I tried some teeth whitening products in the past, but they irritated my gums. I might go for this to see if it could work without any nasty side effects.
Wow, that was really a huge difference. I’ve been looking for a whitening product like this, thanks for sharing.
This looks interesting. Thanks for sharing this product and tips!
Wow!!!
These strips seems to be working like a wonder.
Going to try it for sure.
This looks so convenient and extremely efficient when it comes to taking care of teeth! Thanks for sharing
Sounds like a really cool product. Great post!
I’ve never heard of this brand before, but it sounds like something I would use regularly. I’ll definitely have to check it out now.
This looks and sounds great. I am so much more concerned with my teeth now than I used to be. So important to have this.
That sounds like a great product. Your teeth looks really nice! Thanks for the recommendation
I absolutely love this whitening system. I was surprised by how quick results started to show.
Thanks for recommending this product and for the honest review.. I used to drink citrus fruit juice always, I noticed that it makes my teeth whiter. But still I’m open for other stuff. ?
I’m always hesitant to try whitening strips because I already have sensitive teeth! But this product sounds great, thanks for sharing this(: I’d be interested to see the long term results of this product.
Great results! My sister has been using something similar. Not sure if this is the same brand.
I’ve been hearing great things about this, looks so good! I may need to try it
I always have a lot of issues with sensitivity whenever I whiten my teeth so it’s awesome to hear that you haven’t experienced that! I definitely want to try Arc!
Thanks for this. I will keep my eyes open for them.