Your Foolproof Teeth Whitening Routine For First Dates, Meet Cutes, & Everything In Between

Who doesn’t want to always face the day with confidence? Especially if you happen to have a packed social calendar. After all, pretty much everything starts with a smile — from profile pictures to meeting for that first date. And since you just never know who you’re going to cross paths with (whether virtually or face-to-face), incorporating Crest 3DWhitestrips Professional Effects into your beauty routine is the easiest way to ensure your smile is always sparkling.

Ready to slay every event on the cal, be it a girls’ night out or dating app meet-up? Below, find a foolproof routine for pro-level whitening so easy you can do it while swiping right.

Step 1: The Tissue Test

First date on the horizon? Or do you just want to be prepared for a potential meet-cute at your local coffee shop? Well then grab a mirror and hold a tissue up next to your smile.

If your teeth aren’t the same shade of white as the tissue, then Crest 3DWhitestrips Professional Effects can get ‘em there. (Rest assured that they’re enamel-safe, made by the #1 dentist-recommended at-home teeth whitening brand). Proceed to step two, babes.

Step 2: Get Excited, You’re About to Level-Up Your Confidence

Secure the goods (aka Crest 3DWhitestrips Professional Effects) and prepare for a confidence power-up.

“One of the first things my girlfriend noticed about me — and still reminds me of to this day — is my smile!” says content creator Becca Tilley. “Since we’re doing long distance while she’s on tour, I’ve been applying Crest 3DWhitestrips daily and counting down the days until our next reunion. There is nothing that makes me feel more confident than a white smile and nobody that makes me smile more than her!”

Proceed to step three, babes.

Step 3: Peel

Before settling in for a night of Netflix and dating app scrolling, secure yourself a box of Crest 3DWhitestrips Professional Effects.

Take out a Whitestrip for your top teeth and one for your bottom. Peel each Whitestrip from its backing liner.

Tip: The packaging is clearly marked but if you’re ever unsure which one goes where (i.e. you get distracted by your phone pinging from a new match), just remember that the top Whitestrip will always be longer than the bottom.

Step 4: Apply

Grab that same mirror and apply the gel side of the Whitestrip to your front teeth. To get it straight, align the straight edge of the Whitestrip with your gumline.

Fold the strip over your teeth and press to seal. Repeat on the bottom.

Thanks to the Advanced Seal Technology’s no-slip grip, the Crest 3DWhitestrips will stay put until you’re ready to take them off 45 minutes later. And yes, that means you can even drink and talk with them on! Want to FaceTime with a potential new someone in the middle of your teeth whitening routine? Not a problem.

Step 5: Smile — & Rock A New Lipstick Color!

After 20 days of using Crest 3DWhitestrips Professional Effects once per day, your teeth will be a stunning 18 levels whiter (woo!). Time to smile and smile some more — and why not even rock a new lippie while you’re at it? Remember: Brown-toned shades are usually the best accessory to a whiter smile!

Now you’re ready to tackle any meet-cute that comes your way.