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Gradual teeth whitening in 60 seconds a day.

A collage of popular whitening mouthwashes we recommend including picks from Crest, Solimo, and Act on tan background

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Cosmetic dentistMatt Nejad, DDSagrees, adding that they’re especially great for warding off stains between professional cleanings.

Ahead, the best whitening mouthwashes to rinse with.

The triple-action formula whitens teeth, protects against future stains, and kills the germs that cause bad breath.

Crest 3D White Glamorous White Whitening Mouthwash

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Both Dr. Fung and Dr. Haddad like this pick because it contains fluoride.

There are plenty of additional oral health benefits to this mouthwash.

For example, it contains xylitol, which helps prevent tooth decay according to Dr. Haddad.

Solimo Whitening Mouthwash

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Activated charcoal absorbs stain-causing particles, while also absorbing the odors that cause bad breath, says Dr. Fung.

Over time youll notice your teeth become whiter and your gums more resilient.

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These mouthwash tablets from Boka are genius.

Colgate Optic White Whitening Mouthwash

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Youve heard of usingpurple shampooto keep blonde hair free from brassy yellow tones.

Well, this oral rinse from Popwhite is the same thingbut for teeth!

The brands color-correcting technology counteracts the yellowish stains from food and drink, naturally whitening teeth with consistent use.

ACT Anticavity + Whitening Mouthwash

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And yes, its purple.

And youll find some skincare crossovers on the ingredients list, too.

Its important to also brush your teeth and visit a dentist for regular cleaning.

Dr. Brite Whitening Mouthwash

Whitening mouthwash is safe as it is regulated and approved for use.

However, it is not safe to swallow, so be sure to follow the directions on the bottle.

Meet Our Experts

The Byrdie team interviewed the following experts to get their insights on whitening mouthwashes.

Oral Essentials Lumineux Whitening Mouthwash

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For Byrdie, she’s written about everything from trending skincare to hair loss to nail care.

Esme Benjaminis a writer, editor, and podcaster based in New York.

She began writing and editing for Byrdie in 2023.

hello Activated Charcoal Extra Freshening Mouthwash

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Essential Oxygen Certified BR Organic Brushing Rinse

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Supersmile Whitening Pre-Rinse

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Boka Restore Mouthwash Tablets

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Popwhite 2-in-1: Teeth Whitener + Oral Rinse

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Moon Platinum Whitening Mouth Rinse

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