The Key to Super-Sparkly Teeth? One of These Whitening Toothpastes

Let's be real—I want white teeth, but I also am absolutely not willing to stop drinking coffee and wine (like, er, are you kidding?!). See the problem here? That's why I invest in really good whitening toothpaste and at-home whitening products to keep my pearly whites sparkly asf. And because I know a lot of products promise great results without actually delivering, it can be a pain trying to sort through toothpaste tubes that actually work. But don't fret, because I've got news for you: So many cool new whitening toothpaste formulas exist, and I've selected nine of the best to try now.

Although whitening toothpaste will not be nearly as effective as in-office professional whitening services, it can help to remove stains on the teeth over time that stick onto the enamel surface (think wine! coffee! berries!), explains Dr. Jonathan Levine, a NYC-based celebrity dentist and prosthodontist. So let's dive into what makes a whitening toothpaste expert-approved, safe, and effective, shall we?!

Our top picks for the best whitening toothpastes in 2022:

Ahead, I rounded up the nine best whitening toothpastes—from brands like Twice, Crest, Tom's, and Moon—that are gentle, affordable, and actually effective for yellow, stained teeth.