I have always said that one cosmetic procedure I would readily consent to is professional teeth whitening, if not a full set of veneers. I don’t have any major issues with my teeth, just sometimes I wish they were straighter and a bit whiter, since coffee-drinking has tinged them over time.

Well, I have been using a new toothpaste for the past three weeks — Rembrandt Intense Stain Whitening Toothpaste with mint flavor — and now I am a real believer in painless, successful at-home whitening solutions! *Other* brands, I noted, did remove stain-causing build-up for the day but did nothing to remove pre-existing stains from teeth. Whitening strips I have tried in the past took me a week to see any kind of result, and wearing them on my teeth meant an icky taste in my mouth for the entire 15 minutes.

Rembrandt’s Intense Stain Whitening Mint *Toothpaste* tastes great and lightened my teeth at least one shade in just a week. Three weeks later I’ve forgotten I had any staining in the first place. My teeth are about three shades whiter and I tell you, I am thrilled about it. I can’t wait to try (and review) Rembrandt teeth whitening strips and touch-up pen next! These are all great cheap teeth whitening options.

Rembrandt Intense Stain Whitening Mint Toothpaste, $7.49, available here.