logo
I tried the popular dentist-approved product that promises whiter teeth in six days - here's my brutally honest review

I tried the popular dentist-approved product that promises whiter teeth in six days - here's my brutally honest review

Daily Mail​06-05-2025

Aussies fed up with years of stubborn teeth stains are swearing by a dentist-approved product for whitening their smiles, delivering sparkling results in just days.
Smilie has been shaking up the dental industry with its best-selling teeth whitening kit, which was crowned the best in Australia in 2023.
Developed by a team of dentists and backed by 15 years of research, the at-home treatment is suitable for everyone - even those with the most sensitive teeth can comfortably achieve results.
With hundreds of five-star reviews and more than 100,000 units sold, James was skeptical but curious to try the teeth whitening kit and see if it lived up to the hype.
And let's just say... he has saved himself a $1,200 trip to the dentist for a professional teeth whitening treatment.
The 36-year-old - who drinks two cups of coffee a day - was amazed with the results after using three gel whitening pens with the LED device over eight weeks.
'Don't expect magical results overnight, but I can confirm it works - my teeth are whiter and brighter than ever,' James told Daily Mail Australia.
'Having good teeth is important to me. They're still not exactly where I want them to be but they continue to get whiter every week and I've been impressed by the improvement.
'I know they're up against two cups of coffee a day so I'm glad I haven't had to give up that habit to see a real difference in their colour.'
The Sydney man said he never realised how stubborn the yellow stains on his teeth were until he compared his 'before' and 'after' pictures, taken eight weeks apart.
'I go to the dentist every six months to take care of my teeth - the dentist never brought up the stains so I assumed everything was fine,' he said.
'When I took the 'before' pictures, I was surprised at how yellow they were. I drink coffee every day so it was not unexpected - but they were worse than I ever pictured in my mind.'
For the past two months, he has been using the kit as part of his nightly routine before bed.
'You'll need to use it consistently to achieve your desired whiteness. I'm grateful I didn't have to give up coffee and still managed to get my teeth whiter,' James said.
'It took about a week before I noticed my teeth starting to change. After months of regular use, I finally got back to my original confident smile.'
James said one of the best things about the DIY teeth whitening treatment is that he can use it in the comfort of his own home.
'I like that the kit has everything I need - I can just apply the gel formula over my teeth, pop the whitening device in my mouth and watch some TV - and in 16 minutes, it's done and I can go about my night,' James said.
He rated the teeth whitening kit a stellar 4 out of 5 stars.
If you're curious to try, the best-selling starter pack may be just what you're looking for. The kit includes an LED whitening device, three whitening gel pens and a charging cable, and it's now on sale for just $97.75, down from $219
The gentle formula targets tough stains from coffee, tea, red wine and smoking - without causing any pain or sensitivity - promising a brighter, whiter smile in just two weeks of regular use.
While individual results may vary, 98 per cent of Smilie customers reported seeing visible results after just one treatment with the Boost Teeth Whitening Kit.
The teeth whitening kit is so popular that it won the prestigious 'Best Beauty Tool Award' of 2023 from Prevention Magazine.
To celebrate Smilie's fourth birthday, the brand has launched its biggest sale yet - with up to 60 per cent off storewide for the month of May.
Daily Mail Australia readers can get an extra 15 per cent off when applying the discount code DM15 at checkout.
Made with dental-grade ingredients, the six per cent hydrogen peroxide formula is a gel which also contains desensitisers and soothers, specifically designed to whiten teeth without pain and discomfort.
The brand is so confident in its teeth whitening kit that it offers customers a no-fuss 30-day money-back guarantee if they are not completely satisfied with the results.
Shoppers claim they can see a noticeable difference in the colour of their teeth after the first application.
For best results, the brand recommends repeating the treatment over six consecutive days and up to two weeks to achieve the ultimate whitening result.
So what's inside the Smilie Birthday Bundle? You'll get an LED whitening device, three whitening gel pens (30 treatments), on-the-go whitening pen, whitening strips and a USB charging cable.
Normally $376, the bundle is on sale for $145 - but Daily Mail Australia readers can snap it up for just $123.25 with the discount code DM15.
If you're curious to try, the best-selling starter pack may be just what you're looking for. The kit includes an LED whitening device, three whitening gel pens and a charging cable, and it's now on sale for just $97.75, down from $219.
The teeth whitening kit is incredibly easy to use in just three simple steps, alongside your daily toothpaste routine.
Simply apply a generous amount of the whitening gel evenly onto each tooth using the precision brush. Then, power on the LED device and place it in your mouth.
Sit back and relax for 16 minutes while the treatment works its magic. The light will automatically turn off to signal that your treatment is complete. Rinse your mouth and repeat the treatment for six consecutive days.
The award-winning kit has amassed more than 1,350 reviews - so it's not surprising that shoppers are racing to add these DIY treatments to their baskets
The award-winning kit has amassed more than 1,350 reviews - so it's not surprising that shoppers are racing to add these DIY treatments to their baskets.
'Noticed a difference after just a few days. The silicone mouthpiece adheres to your teeth really well and is comfortable to use. I had issues with stubborn stains on the side and it's helped massively. Exactly as I'd hoped for,' one customer said.
'I'm actually shocked at the difference. So happy, can't stop smiling,' another shared.
'I was planning on going to a wedding and wanted to whiten my teeth. I spoke with my dentist and nearly fell off the chair when I was told how much it cost. I purchased Smilie... So happy with the results and had loads of compliments. I visited my dentist for a routine check-up and clean. As she's checking... she stops and comes around to me to ask if I went to another dentist for whitening. The results are THAT good,' one revealed.
'I'm genuinely so impressed by the Smilie whitening kit. It's just awesome and my teeth look dramatically different to before I started. I'm 42 and have tried a couple of different whitening treatments over the years, including one which was incredibly painful and left my teeth sensitive for months. So I was hesitant to try something like this again... Stoked I did as it's made a huge difference,' another added.
To shop Smilie's teeth whitening kit sale, click here.

Orange background

Try Our AI Features

Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:

Comments

No comments yet...

Related Articles

Forward James named in England squad for European Championship
Forward James named in England squad for European Championship

Reuters

timea day ago

  • Reuters

Forward James named in England squad for European Championship

BURTON UPON TRENT, England, June 5 (Reuters) - England named Lauren James in their squad on Thursday for this year's Women's European Championship despite the Chelsea striker being sidelined with a hamstring injury for over two months. James, who has seven goals in 27 appearances for England, had been in a race against time to recover before the team kick off the defence of their title versus France on July 5. Sarina Wiegman's squad suffered a blow on Wednesday when defender Millie Bright withdrew from consideration for the tournament, saying she was not physically and mentally at her best. Bright's withdrawal comes after goalkeeper Mary Earps and midfielder Fran Kirby announced their international retirement. Earps appeared to have lost her starting spot to Hampton and Kirby was told she would not be in the squad for the finals in Switzerland. Squad: Goalkeepers: Hannah Hampton, Khiara Keating, Anna Moorhouse Defenders: Lucy Bronze, Lotte Wubben-Moy, Jess Carter, Niamh Charles, Alex Greenwood, Maya Le Tissier, Esme Morgan, Leah Williamson Midfielders: Grace Clinton, Jess Park, Ella Toone, Georgia Stanway, Keira Walsh Forwards: Michelle Agyemang, Aggie Beever-Jones, Lauren Hemp, Lauren James, Chloe Kelly, Beth Mead, Alessia Russo

Future could be bright after sale of Girvan's former Davidson Cottage Hospital
Future could be bright after sale of Girvan's former Davidson Cottage Hospital

Daily Record

time2 days ago

  • Daily Record

Future could be bright after sale of Girvan's former Davidson Cottage Hospital

Hopes are high for a positive future after Girvan's much-loved former Davidson Cottage Hospital was sold at a recent auction. Girvan 's much-loved former Davidson Cottage Hospital could be in for a bright future after the vacant building was sold at auction. The Davidson, as it was commonly known, closed in 2013 after the new Girvan Community Hospital opened. ‌ Following a "fierce bidding war," the property sold for £180,000 at a recent auction held by the Online Property Auction Group. ‌ Currently listed as "low" on the Buildings at Risk Register, the condition of the B-Listed building was described as "fair" when it was last visited in 2014. Gifted to Girvan by Thomas, James and Janet Davidson in memory of their mother Margaret, the Davidson looked after the people of town for more than 90 years. Built in 1921 to designs by Watson, Salmond & Gray, the Davidson was opened on June 15, 1922 by 88-year-old Thomas, the sole surviving benefactor, alongside Provost Hervey of Girvan. At its peak, the Davidson boasted a round-the-clock doctor-led casualty service and maternity services. After closing, the Davidson was sold by the NHS to Ailsa Horizons in 2015. Later that year, Historic Environment Scotland awarded £66,940 from the Building Repair Grant Scheme towards its conversion but this never came to pass. ‌ Ailsa Horizons ceased trading in 2016 and was subsequently dissolved in 2019. As a result, the Davidson was sold again in 2017. ‌ Planning applications by a Mr John Lennon for a part change of use and alterations of the former hospitals to form two dwellings were approved by South Ayrshire Council in 2021. Online Property Auction Group boss, Timothy Lovat, said: 'I'm not surprised there was so much interest in this site. 'The Davidson is a mansion house offering a unique blend of historic charm and development potential, within central Girvan, a short distance from the town centre and local amenities. ‌ 'It is ideal for a variety of commercial uses including healthcare, office space, wellness centre or boutique accommodation. 'At the rear of the property is a standalone 3-bedroom house which would be perfect for renovation. 'This is an ideal investment opportunity for developers, business owners or investors seeking 4,000 square metres of prime land in a scenic and accessible part of South Ayrshire.'

Ex-England cricketer's daughter 'dismissed multiple times' by NHS before death
Ex-England cricketer's daughter 'dismissed multiple times' by NHS before death

Daily Mirror

time3 days ago

  • Daily Mirror

Ex-England cricketer's daughter 'dismissed multiple times' by NHS before death

An inquest has heard how Bethan Amy James, the daughter of former England cricketer Steve James, was 'dismissed' by doctors before she died just 48 hours after being taken to hospital. The 21-year-old daughter of a former cricket star tragically died after being "dismissed" by doctors multiple times, an inquest has heard. Bethan Amy James, daughter of ex- England cricketer Steve James, passed away in hospital on February 9, 2020 after being admitted the previous day. Bethan's father, now a well-respected sports journalist, was covering Wales' Six Nations match in Ireland when she became seriously ill. Because of severe weather, he was unable to return home in time to see her before she died. The inquest into Ms James' untimely death began today at Pontypridd coroner's court, where it was revealed that Bethan had sought medical help several times before she went into hospital for the last time. ‌ ‌ Her mum, Jane James, told the inquest that she believed 'her life could have been saved', reports Wales Online. Speaking in person at the inquest, she described Bethan as a 'caring' and 'beautiful' person who always put others before herself. She explained that Bethan had suffered with gastrointestinal issues throughout most of her life, before she was diagnosed with Crohn's disease in 2019 at the age of 20. Mrs James said her daughter took her diagnosis with 'great maturity'. Prior to her death Mrs James said Bethan had been studying journalism at the University of South Wales and dreamed of being a voice for those with Crohn's and related illnesses. It was heard how Bethan had started a vlog account where she documented her experience of the condition, before she became involved in a BBC documentary with Amy Dowden, who is also diagnosed with the condition. The documentary aired after Bethan's death, and the programme was dedicated to her memory. Paying tribute to her daughter Mrs James said: 'As a person she never moaned, she never made a fuss. She was very caring. She was just beautiful. 'She put people before herself. She was more interested in other people and their stories and I think that's why she would have made a brilliant journalist.' Describing the events leading up to her death, Mrs James said Bethan had first visited her GP on January 27, 2020 with fatigue and shortness of breath. Dr Jonathan Carnell gave her an urgent referral to NHS Wales' Llandough Hospital, where she was diagnosed with possible "community acquired pneumonia" - but Mrs James said this was not verbally communicated to her or her daughter by the hospital staff. ‌ Despite her illness, Bethan attended university to deliver a presentation the next day but returned "absolutely knackered", and later reported numbness in her right arm and severe nausea, the inquest heard. Over the following days, Bethan's symptoms worsened, including involuntary movements in her right arm and difficulties using her right hand. On February 2, she was taken to A&E at Cardiff's University Hospital of Wales, where a doctor dismissed her symptoms as a "hemiplegic migraine." Mrs James told the inquest: "I don't feel on the 2nd that they fully assessed her." ‌ Mrs James became emotional as she recounted how her daughter collapsed on Monday, February 3, due to being "so exhausted" from the hospital visits. After this incident, Mrs James stated an ambulance was called but despite the paramedics' arrival, her daughter refused to go to the hospital, feeling dismissed by various doctors and worn out from the long hours of waiting she had already experienced. Paramedics noted that Bethan's heart rate was high, but they couldn't force her to go to the hospital, it was heard. Two days later, on Wednesday, February 5, Bethan's symptoms continued in her right arm, and she also started experiencing numbness and problems with her right leg. "Myself and my husband knew we needed to do something to try and find out what was going on," Mrs James told the inquest. She said they took her back to A&E at the University Hospital of Wales. ‌ During this visit, Mrs James said they met Dr Ngua for the second time. She described him as "very, very dismissive" of her daughter and said that he said words to the effect of: "You again! You were here on Sunday." Speaking during the inquest, Dr Ngua said he "did not mean to be dismissive" when he made that comment. He said on reflection Bethan's high heart rate could have been investigated further. Mrs James said while in the hospital waiting area a medic came and did an observation of her daughter. During this, she explained how her heart rate appeared unusually high, though this was initially dismissed by hospital staff as a fault with the machine, she said. ‌ Mrs James said a neurology referral was only arranged for the next day after she threatened to escalate the matter to the board seniors, and they went home. However, upon their arrival she said there was 'no record' of the referral appointment and that medics had 'no idea' why they were there. She described this as 'appalling'. By February 8, Bethan was more unwell at home, she said, and 'looked dreadful' with bags under her eyes, and nails so pale she thought she was wearing white nail polish. After Mrs James rang 999, the first person to arrive was a rapid response paramedic named Paul Humphries. Mrs James said Mr Humphries could not record Bethan's blood pressure properly. In hindsight Mrs James said she now knows this is a sign of sepsis. She said the 'signs' of sepsis were 'right in front' of Mr Humphries. The inquest heard how initially Mr Humphries called for a P3 ambulance response, which refers to a low priority. He later escalated this to a P2. ‌ Speaking during the inquest, Mr Humphries said he believes he dealt with Bethan appropriately, adding: 'I didn't come away from that incident thinking I did a bad job.' When an ambulance turned upm Mrs James said she didn't sense any 'rush' to get her daughter to hospital. She finally arrived at 7.45pm following a 12 minute journey, it was heard. Mrs James described that on arrival at the NHS University Hospital of Wales they had to wait in the ambulance outside the hospital for a considerable amount of She said the family 'now know' there was a bed available, claiming her daughter wasn't 'deemed unwell enough' to have it. At 8.10pm Ms James was triaged before she went down to the resus deparment at 9.15pm. Mrs James said it occurred to her that her daughter was only at this point going down to where she needed to be to receive help, some three hours after the ambulance had been called. ‌ She described there being 'chaos' at the hospital as medics struggled to administer a line into Bethan, and with nobody clearly in charge of her care. Mrs James said she believes it should have been administered in her daughter's neck instead for easier access, or that she should have been taken down to intensive care. While this was ongoing Mrs James said her daughter was awake, could 'hardly breathe' and was 'so scared'. After a wait, Mrs James said an anaesthetist came down and Bethan was put to sleep. Mrs James said she felt that from this point onwards, her daughter's body lost its ability to fight. She said she was asked to leave the room at around 9.25pm before she was told that her daughter had a cardiac arrest a short time later. Mrs James recalled being told that medics were treating her daughter and asked if she wanted to be with Bethan as she passed away. 'As soon as I walked in, I knew she was dead,' Mrs James said. She said she felt that a sepsis protocol should have been put in place early on and that her daughter 'should have had the right care straight away'. She added: 'It's heartbreaking as a mum to know that her life could have been saved. They didn't know what they were doing.' The inquest continues.

DOWNLOAD THE APP

Get Started Now: Download the App

Ready to dive into the world of global news and events? Download our app today from your preferred app store and start exploring.
app-storeplay-store