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If you drink a hot cup of coffee (or tea) every morning, you already know that stained teeth are inevitable. But what you may not know is that whitening those teeth back to pristine condition may not require a visit to the dentist.
Take these gel teeth whitening penfor example, which a critic says it’s made a “definite difference in the color of my teeth” since I’ve been using it. After brushing, you simply remove the pen cap, dab the cleaning serum on your teeth, wait 30 seconds and then rinse your mouth. The brand claims it will whiten your teeth by four to eight shades, and one pen is enough for more than 20 applications. Right now, you can get a pack of two types of Venus Visage teeth whitening just $12.32 after clipping coupon on page.
Each pen in this two-pack has a fine tip for precise application. Since they are so thin, you can easily pack them into a bag or pocket while on the go. Venus Visage uses carbamide peroxide, a milder serum than hydrogen peroxide, to remove built-up stains from smoking, tea, coffee, soda and more. Note that several users say to be careful not to accidentally get it on your gums, as it could hurt people with sensitive teeth.
“I’ve tried a number of whitening pens and I really like them,” she says a critic. “The quality is excellent […] I like to keep a few at home and have one in my purse. They have helped with the coffee stains on my teeth and I also love that they go into the crevices of my teeth to whiten them.’
Read on for more promising Venus Visage teeth whitening pen reviews:
“When I was a teenager I was often told that my teeth were too white. I’ve never smoked but I’ve had tea and coffee and they stain your teeth. I didn’t want to spend $500. to treatments at the dentist so, I’ve used everything on the market to do it myself. I finally found something that works. Thanks. My teeth are white again.“- Laura Davidson
“These whitening pens are so convenient and work so well! Plus, they have a delightful, game-changing flavor. I love that they are so portable and I can just throw them in my bag. Such a great value as this pack comes with 4 pens and each pen lasts quite a while! Very happy with this purchase, highly recommend!” — Amazon customer
“I was nervous to try it because it only has 4 stars. However, I can see a definite difference in the color of my teeth. Both images were taken in the morning with natural light from my window and no flash on the iPhone. I tried to match the lighting exactly the same, but it was difficult. The first is without applications and the other after 8 applications. I have a whole tube left from the two pack. So around 16 apps are possible, which is great for the price. I want to add that I don’t smoke or drink coffee, just in case those things are expected to affect the whitening results. The instructions clearly say not to apply to your gums, however, I was trying to focus on the yellow around my gum line one day. I accidentally got the bleach under my gums and let me tell you it hurt really bad for about 10 minutes. And it turned my gums white around my tooth for maybe 30 minutes. I would be careful when applying near the gums. That was my fault, so still 5 stars from me. Otherwise, no sensitivity is noted.” — Samantha
“Works as advertised. I have always struggled with teeth whiteners because they made my teeth and gums incredibly sensitive. I have been using it twice a day for over a week and not once has it caused any discomfort and my teeth are noticeably whiter. I will buy again.” — AH90
“I was skeptical, but this is a product that actually does what it claims. I couldn’t be more surprised. The products are easy to apply. Turn the bottom of the case over. As it “clicks” the product moves onto the small application brush. One dries one’s teeth and applies the product to the surface of the tooth. The fine bristles of the applicator brush help transfer the product to the tiny places where tooth meets tooth and stains often settle. The taste of the product is satisfactory. My teeth were noticeably whiter after several applications. I had no tooth or gum sensitivity. This was a repurchase for me because the product performed so well. I recommend this product with confidence.” — Sheree L.