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Life, midlife, Sponsored · May 9, 2019

Caring for Your Smile with Smile Brilliant

This post is being sponsored by Smile Brilliant.  All thought, opinions and ideas are mine.

I originally posted this piece in September 2018 after trying the Smile Brilliant at home teeth whitening system.  I have since tried another one of their products and wanted to tell you about it!

I am still happy with the results I received from doing the Smile Brilliant at home whitening system.  It took me two weeks to achieve by optimal results and you can read more about that below.  Over the last few months I have used my Smile Brilliant kit once for a few days just to get back to that bright look again.

The team at Smile Brilliant came to me last month and asked if I would like to try their cariPRO Electric Toothbrush.  I have never in my life used an electric toothbrush so I was interested to see how it worked.  This is an ultrasonic toothbrush so not only will it help me keep my teeth cleaner it also helps to remove surface stains so I don’t have to use my whitening kit as often.

Initial Thoughts.  It took me a little getting used to the vibrations.  I didn’t like the feeling and just used it for about 30 seconds each day and would finish with my regular toothbrush.  After about a week I got used to the sensation and really liked using it.  My teeth immediately feel cleaner after I brush with the cariPRO.

So…

I want to give one of you a toothbrush too!  If you want to enter just follow THIS link!

Also…

You can use code wefivekings15 for 15% off of your whitening kit!

At Home Teeth Whitening

If you have followed my blog for any length of time you probably notice how often I have a cup of coffee in my hand.  In case you didn’t I can tell you, it’s always.

Kids.  Husband.  House.  Blog.  All these things have lent themselves to me developing a serious coffee addiction. 

The unintended consequence of this constant drinking of coffee has left me with a less than bright smile.  I knew it was not as bright as it was in my 20’s but I don’t think I realized how faded it had become until I started whitening my teeth.

Living with Sensitive Teeth

Over the years I have tried a variety of things to whiten my teeth.  White strips and whitening toothpaste and a few other over the counter products.  I investigated Zoom Bleaching but the fact that my teeth were already so sensitive made me hesitant to try.  

Most recently, I had decided to try another charcoal tooth paste when I received an email from Smile Brilliant asking me to try their product.  I initially ignored the email.  My teeth were exceptionally sensitive to the over the counter products, so I didn’t think that a “just like the dentist” product was going to be an option for me.

I decided to investigate the product a little more before responding to the email saying I wasn’t interested.  The first page I visited was 10 facts about whitening and there I learned that the sensitivity I was experiencing wasn’t normal.  I should have been instructed to follow whitening sessions with a fluoride treatment to help promote rehydration of my teeth, so they insulated the nerve properly.  From there I was growing more interested. 

I also never saw major results with the over the counter products because of the delivery device I was using to apply it to my teeth.  With the custom fitted trays Smile Brilliant offers it meant that I could use less product, keeping the process from irritating my gums, and have a better result.  I also loved that the product wasn’t created by a toothpaste company.  It was created by real dentists who know teeth and how they need to be treated. 

I emailed back and decided to try.  I told them about my sensitivity and that if I had any issues I was going to stop using the product immediately.  She simply said to try and if I had any issues after the first use to let her know.

How It Works

So here is a little bit about the process.  When you sign up they send your entire kit to your house.  This included my impression trays, envelope to mail them back and all my whitening supplies.  I kept expecting the process to become complicated.  I read the instructions many times because I was worried I was missing a step but I wasn’t.  I easily did the impressions on my own allowed them to dry and mailed them off. 

I received my trays in the mail a little over a week later and started whitening that night.  I was nervous expecting to have some tooth pain after or a headache like I had experienced in the past but it was fine.  Especially after using the desensitizing gel when I was finished whitening.  I kept my first sessions to 45 minutes and increased them as I went along with the process.  I could not get over how I was having no sensitivity, yet I was seeing such great results.

These were my results after whitening for three weeks.

My Final Thoughts

This product was simple to use, easy to fit into my routine and I experienced no side effects from the product other than a small amount of gum irritation when I overused my whitening gel.  For someone who does not have a lot of extra time on her hands to go into a dentist’s office to get fitted for trays and pick up my supplies I loved it.  It was the perfect way to whiten for my life.

As I try to highlight products I think will be beneficial to you and things you will find interesting and helpful.  I strive to be open and honest about my experiences and not represent products that don’t align with my brand or that I wouldn’t personally use.  If there is a product you would like to see featured on the blog send me a message!

XO,

Tippy

Editorial Note:  This post was originally publishes on 9/24/18.  Updated and republished on 5/9/19

In: Life, midlife, Sponsored · Tagged: caripro toothbrush, electric toothbrush, sensitive teeth, smile, smile brillant, Teeth, teeth cleaning, teeth sensitivity, teeth whitening, teeth whitening safely

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I love a good blazer! If you find the right one i I love a good blazer!  If you find the right one it will work in your wardrobe for years. Today on the blog I’m rounding up blazers you can buy now and keep forever. Check it out. Link in bio. 
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I love Anthro but my budget does not so when they I love Anthro but my budget does not so when they have a sale I am all over it. Brands like Anthro, ModCloth and Free People almost always have a clearance section on their website. Many of them do a discount on the marked down price a few times a year too so sign up for the emails so you get notified. I grabbed this dress for 60% off right after Christmas!!
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#sale #sales #clearance #bargain #frugalista #plussizeblogger #bloggerswithcurves
I’m dreaming in black and white for Valentine’ I’m dreaming in black and white for Valentine’s Day this year. 
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.
Do like hearts?  I like them so much I have a tattoo of hearts on my wrist. 🖤🖤🖤There are so many black and white options this year for Valentine’s Day I rounded them up on @liketoknow.it. You can shop my daily looks plus some bonus posts each day in the LTK app. 
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#ltk #ltkvday #ltkseasonal #ltkfashion #bloggerswithcurves #plussizeblogger #louisianablogger #valentinesdayoutfits
Still a bit of winter left ❄️ Justin got me th Still a bit of winter left ❄️ Justin got me this coat for Christmas and it is my current favorite piece in my closet. I got inspired on Pinterest and mixed it with this houndstooth pant and two toned shoe. I’m working on a post of my ‘closet must haves’ and a tan shoe with a black toe box is top on that list. What is something you think everyone needs in their closet??
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Shop my daily looks on @liketoknow.it 
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#patternmixing #patternmixing101 #patternmixingfun #ltk #ltkseasonal #ltkvday #ltkoutfit #ltkouterwear #modcloth #winterlooks #louisianablogger
It’s National Polka Dot Day! The high holy day It’s National Polka Dot Day!  The high holy day of Marylin, Minnie Mouse, Lucille Ball and Me!  On the blog I found 50 polka dot items that make me smile. Check it out. Link in bio!! 
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You can shop this outfit and my daily looks in the @liketoknow.it app.
The word of the day is monochromatic. Yesterday’ The word of the day is monochromatic. Yesterday’s inauguration had the ladies all serving iconic monochromatic looks. I read a meme that said the group text must have read, jewel tones. I love when politics and fashion collide. Tell me what was your favorite color combo yesterday?  Mine was 100% @michelleobama. Currently searching for a big belt 👀
We finished our @kreweofhousefloats this weekend. We finished our @kreweofhousefloats this weekend. I present Krewe De King: A View of the Avenue Bead Trees on the Northshore. We represent both the Sidewalk Side and the Neutral Ground side! 💜💚💛Krewe of House Floats  maps will be available online February 1st!  We can’t wait to get out and see all the houses in person!!
One of my goals this year is to be better with kee One of my goals this year is to be better with keeping up with sales. This week @target has 30% off dresses in the circle app and they just released several new spring dresses. Check out my round up on @liketoknow.it
Most mornings I wake up and I write something. Usu Most mornings I wake up and I write something. Usually how I am feeling or something I am thinking of. I wanted to share what I wrote this morning. 

Monday

It is surreal that in 2021 this needs to be said but today in feels important to make it clear that white supremacy is wrong. There are moments in your life where your eyes are opened and you see that the world is not what you thought it was. But you have to choose to see it. It is possible for us to keep our eyes closed and pretend these atrocities don’t exist. And that is wrong. 

My eyes were opened a long time ago but this past year they are wide open. I made a choice to see. I made a choice to acknowledge. I would encourage you today to do something to educate yourself. Something to open your own eyes. Something to see beyond your own circumstances and the world that you personally live in.

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