Hands up if you drink tea and coffee, or indulge in a glass of red wine pretty regularly! Well, you and me both. More often than not, I count on these drinks for an energy or mood boost — they come in handy when I need to power through a busy workday or unwind. The catch is that over time, these beverages contribute to the stains on our teeth, which makes maintaining a white smile in the intervals between our dental appointments no walk in the park.
Most of the at-home whitening methods, while effective to varying degrees, are uncomfortable or time-consuming. While searching for a convenient and effortless solution to brighten my teeth, I was intrigued and impressed by Colgate's latest innovation, the Optic White FlexLight LED Kit. With just 10 minutes of preparation, we’re all set to bid farewell to stubborn stains on our teeth. The best part is that the kit is designed to be used right before bedtime and will work its magic while you catch up on your beauty sleep.
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How exactly does this work, you ask? After brushing your teeth, use the O2 Teeth Whitening Pen to apply a thin layer of Active Oxygen Whitening Serum. It effectively penetrates our enamel and gently whitens our teeth from the inside out. That’s because it is designed to turn our teeth three shades whiter while we sleep!
While the pen can be used on its own, you really ought to speed up the whitening process with the FlexLight LED device, which consists of a mouth tray, a cable that connects to your phone, and an adapter for iPhones.
Once you’re done applying the Active Oxygen Whitening serum, fit the mouth tray on your teeth. With complete coverage of your tooth arches, it ensures uniform whitening. Turning the Optic White FlexLight LED Device on activates Colgate’s patented indigo light technology, which has a higher energy wavelength compared to the existing blue light technology devices in the market. This is what enables it to supercharge the active oxygen and whitening action of the pen.
After 10 minutes, you can head to bed and let the serum continue to work its whitening magic overnight. Watch this instructional video to get a clearer idea of the entire process:
Another great feature of this kit is that it is gentle on your teeth. Many teeth-whitening methods can lead to tooth sensitivity, making the process uncomfortable and unbearable. However, the Colgate Optic White FlexLight LED Kit is specifically formulated such that there will be no tooth sensitivity, ensuring a comfortable whitening experience.
The beauty of this kit extends beyond its ease of use — it's equally hassle-free to maintain. A quick rinse with warm water keeps the mouth tray clean and ready for your next use; avoid submerging the cable in water too. As for the O2 Teeth Whitening Pen, be sure to avoid using water while cleaning it. Wipe its bristles with dry tissue and firmly replace the cap until you hear a soft click to avoid hardening of the tip. If the tip hardens, click the pen two to three times — the new serum ought to soften the bristles.
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Charging the kit is a breeze too. Simply plug it into your phone, and you're all set. Plus, the lightweight and portable design makes it a travel-friendly companion, so you can take it with you on vacations without any inconvenience.
This post is brought to you by Colgate.
