We Can Finally See Each Other Smile Again! Here’s How to Brighten Your Teeth, According to a Dentist and a Makeup Artist

To maintain the results of your whitening treatment, Dr. Fung recommends using a whitening toothpaste. These toothpastes contain mild abrasives that gently whiten the teeth and are oftentimes the best option for people with very sensitive teeth. One that Dr. Fung always recommends to patients is the Hello Sensitivity Relief + Whitening Fluoride Toothpaste because it works to relieve tooth sensitivity thanks to calming aloe and moisturizing coconut oil.

How to Brighten Up Your Smile With Makeup

If you’re not totally comfortable with using an at-home whitening treatment, though, makeup can help give you the illusion of whiter teeth. Depending on the shade of lipstick you wear, it can actually make your teeth appear whiter, says celebrity makeup artist Molly R. Stern. “Any shade with a blue undertone will help your teeth look brighter,” she says. Try sticking with a cooler pink, burgundy or blue-toned red. One of Stern’s favorite blue-toned lipsticks is the Giorgio Armani Beauty Lip Power in Brave.