whitening
noun
whit·en·ing
ˈ(h)wīt-niŋ 
-ᵊn-iŋ
1
: the act or process of making or becoming white
2
: something that is used to make white : whiting
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Dental work pairs well with hair restoration timing, but avoids intense whitening right before rhinoplasty (temporary sensitivity, dehydration of enamel can affect shade matching).
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Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Peruse go-to’s at their lowest price, such as Neutrogena’s hyaluronic cream, L’Oréal’s volumizing mascara, and Crest’s 3-D whitening strips—all medicine cabinet mainstays in our book.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
The kit comes with 22 whitening sets overall, plus a pair of one-hour treatments.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Original price: $69.99 Maximize your at-home whitening results with this advanced kit that pairs Crest's powerful 3D Whitestrips with a specialized LED Light that works to weaken stains, helping to remove years of discoloration in just 10 treatments.
—Nora Colomer
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Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Peruse go-to’s at their lowest price, such as Neutrogena’s hyaluronic cream, L’Oréal’s volumizing mascara, and Crest’s 3-D whitening strips—all medicine cabinet mainstays in our book.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
The kit comes with 22 whitening sets overall, plus a pair of one-hour treatments.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Original price: $69.99 Maximize your at-home whitening results with this advanced kit that pairs Crest's powerful 3D Whitestrips with a specialized LED Light that works to weaken stains, helping to remove years of discoloration in just 10 treatments.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
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“Whitening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whitening. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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