13 Game-Changing Oral Hygiene Products for Your Best Smile Yet

Charcoal is renowned for its antibacterial properties, so putting it in toothpaste is a no-brainer. This black paste, which can easily replace your traditional toothpaste, is made with gentle, “natural-friendly” ingredients and incredible whitening properties, like coconut oil and fresh mint. It's also vegan for those with sensitive gums.

$5.99, at Hello Products

Dr. Michael Apa, DDS, the dentist behind the Olsens and Uma Thurman, is the man behind this portable and super-easy to use two-part system that gives in-office level whitening in just FIVE days. After brushing, apply the gel from the pen to teeth and follow with whitening films for 90 minutes a day for five days.

$150, at Net-a-Porter

This vegan-friendly gum contains activated charcoal to gently remove discoloration and effectively whiten teeth. It also contains Hydroxylapatite, which remineralizes and strengthens enamel and Xylitol – an actual sugar that prevents decay.

$6.95, at Curaprox (Available February 2018)

This bleach-free, minty gel is an on-the-go solution for brightening dull teeth. The brand's patented calcium complex works to break up dark spots and stains, while the soft bristle brush ensures no-mess application.

$22, at tarte Cosmetics

Oil-pulling is a surefire way to remove gross bacteria from the mouth, but when done with coconut oil, it can taste pretty unpleasant. The Dirt's vegan-friendly secret sauce is infused with clove and mint, which mimics the more familiar taste of a toothpaste.

$39.99, at The Dirt

This drugstore staple now comes with a UV light (the same technology used in dentists' offices), so theh whitening gel can work more quickly and effectively.

$70, at Target

Miswak is a teeth-cleaning twig that's been used for thousands of years in the Middle East. Chew on the stick for a few minutes and watch it transform into a makeshift toothbrush that you can brush against your teeth to prevent plaque and bad breath.

$19.99, at Amazon

Wine mouth is so real, but these pocket-sized wipes, which you can wipe directly onto your teeth, will instantly erase any signs of happy hour.

$7.51, at Amazon

Whitening trays can get messy, which is why we love this three-day kit. Simply apply the gel to your teeth and watch it dissolve into a foam that you don't have to rinse and is safe to swallow.

$24, at Glo Science

Cooling aloe, green tea extract and witch hazel are just a few of the natural ingredients utilized for this antibacterial breath freshener.

$26, at Fig + Yarrow

A little known oral care fact is that copper in its purest form packs antibacterial properties that can keep germs at bay, making this tongue scraper a must for banishing bad breath and more.

$7.98, at Primal Life Organics

This super sonic toothbrush is made with silicone bristles that are less likely to pick up dirt while sitting on your bathroom sink. The brush also signals its user to switch to a new area of the mouth when it double pulsates every 30 seconds.

$149, at Foreo