Aspiring Minority Doctor Attempts At Home Teeth Whitening: A Review + Free Giveaway!

One of the things my patients comment on the most is how much my smile brightens their day, so when Smile Brilliant contacted me with the opportunity to brighten my smile AND have a free giveaway for my readers, I just couldn’t pass up the opportunity!

Now, I’ll be honest and say, up until this point, I never used a tooth whitening product in my life. Yep, that’s right, only good ole Colgate toothpaste for me! So, when Smile Brilliant first contacted me, I was not only a bit skeptical, but didn’t think their product would benefit me. So glad I took a chance, because their product is awesome!

Smile Brilliant works by creating custom fitted trays that wrap around your teeth, so it does involve a few steps. The first thing that must be done when you receive the product is creating a mold of your teeth using putty that is provided. The process is super simple and involves mushing putty together, putting it in a tray, and then pressing in your teeth until the mold hardens. Afterwards, you get a nice blue impression of your teeth, as seen above.

                        

                     

Once the impression of your teeth has been made, you complete a consent form and mail that in along with your impressions. About a week later, the company sends you back trays that fits snugly around your teeth. They kind of reminded me of the Invisalign braces that you see on television.

Now for the fun part! Once I received my custom fitted trays, it was time to try out the product. Smile Brilliant is extremely easy to use and only requires what you see above. I was told that some people experience sensitivity, so I placed Vaseline on my gums, and injected the whitening agent into the trays. I then kept the product on for 45 minutes (45 minutes to three hours is suggested), brushed my teeth, and then put the trays back on my teeth with the desensitizing agent for 15 minutes. This was done at night so that I wouldn’t eat after the whitening process was complete.

Look closely, my teeth are in whitening trays

One thing that I really liked about the whitening process was how much it didn’t interfere with my daily activities. Once the trays were in my mouth, they were practically invisible, and outside of having a small lisp, I could converse easily. In the picture above, if you look really closely, you’ll see that I have both trays in place and yet, my smile is still awesome!

If I had to come up with one con about the product, it would be the demineralization that is easily seen right after whitening. If you look at the above picture, you can see splotchy areas and small areas that are way whiter than other parts of my teeth. Fortunately, when I woke up in the morning, the color in my teeth was even again. It did freak me out at first, so just want to make sure I throw it out there.

                     

Crazy results after only 2 uses!

Overall, I was super satisfied with my results. I always thought my teeth were white, but this product took them to another level. I also enjoyed the fact that my teeth didn’t look too white and maintained a natural whiteness after the process. Above are my before and after photos from just two sessions. I was told seven sessions would give the best results, but you can definitely see a difference above even with limited use. The top photos are my “before” shots and the bottom photos are my “after” shots.

Giveaway Time!

I highly recommend Smile Brilliant if you’re looking to brighten your smile, and the company has graciously agreed to giveaway their awesome product (a $149 value) to one of my readers! Just follow the instructions below to enter for your chance to win! Or if you’re impatient like me and want to get started now, go to smilebrilliant.com and enter the coupon code below for 15% off storewide.

15% off coupon code: aspiringminoritydoctor15

Giveaway link: www.smilebrilliant.com/g/aspiringminoritydoctor

·  The giveaway is for a $149 Smile Brilliant credit. It runs until March 1, 2019 at 11:59pm EST and is open to USA, UK, Australia and Canadian residents.

·  Smile Brilliant hosts the giveaway on its own website. It's done through an internal platform so you don't have to worry about third-party websites selling your email addresses.

·  All entrants must enter their email address to be entered!

Happy whitening and I wish everyone a day filled with tons of smiles :)

Professional Teeth Whitening

Maevn Uniforms EON Collection Review and Giveaway!!!!!

Pictured: Maevn EON V-Neck Pocket Top and Full Elastic Cargo Pant (Small, Regular, Lavender)

Maevn Uniforms recently provided me with scrubs from their new EON Collection in return for my honest review, and I think I finally found a brand of scrubs that I am in love with! Better yet, Maevn Uniforms has graciously offered to give away a FREE set of scrubs from their new EON Collection to one of my lucky readers in YOUR choice of color, size, and style! It seriously doesn’t get any better than that, so keep reading for my full review and make sure to enter at the end of this post for your chance to win a pair of these awesome scrubs!

Pictured: Maevn EON V-Neck Pocket Top and Full Elastic Cargo Pant (Small, Regular, Lavender)

Fabric

The first thing I noticed about both sets of scrubs was the fabric. The Maevn Uniforms EON Collection is the first scrub line to be made with CoolMax Everyday Fabric, and this is basically the same fabric used in athletic wear to keep you cool and dry as you’re working out. As a super active medical student, this is great for me because I am constantly running around and on my feet. I also live in the South and am always breaking a sweat, so it’s really nice to have scrubs that immediately wick away the moisture and don’t make me look like I just jumped into a pool. Also, the fabric feels extremely nice on these scrubs! They definitely weren’t stiff and the scrubs felt really good against my skin. They were also really breathable. I usually can’t wait to take my scrubs off when I get home, but these were so comfortable that I kept them on the entire day.

Pictured: Maevn Active Sporty Mesh Panel Top and Sporty Mesh Panel Pants (Small. Regular, Wine)

Pockets

The multiple pockets were my absolute favorite thing about the scrubs. There is no such thing as too many pockets and these scrubs had the perfect amount! On the Maevn EON V-Neck Pocket Top, there were a total of 4 pockets. There were two regular pockets, one hidden in the right pocket, and an upper left pocket big enough to fit a cell phone (I have a Samsung Galaxy S7 to give you an idea of sizing). It also had a small hook on the top left pocket that is perfect for placing your ID. The Maevn EON Full Elastic Cargo Pant had a total of 7 pockets! One of the pockets had a zipper and there was also one further down the right leg. I was seriously in pocket heaven!!!! It was so great being able to put my keys, cards, phone, etc. in my pockets and keep it moving. I usually use my white coat to hold my extra items, but I prefer not to wear it out in public, so it’s usually a hassle trying to hold everything in my hand when I want to make a quick stop at the grocery store or something of that nature, so I am absolutely all for pockets, pockets, and more pockets!

The EON Active Sporty Mesh Panel Top had four pockets, but they were slightly different than the other style. There were two regular pockets and then on the far right side there was a zipper pocket the size of my cell phone, and another of the same size on the left that did not zip. I actually really liked the zipper pocket on these because I was able to put my phone in it, zip it, and not worry about it. The Sporty Mesh Panel Jacket had pockets exactly similar to the top, and for all, it didn’t feel awkward when I filled the pockets (I hardly noticed I had extra stuff in them). The Sporty Mesh Panel Pants didn’t have a lower side pocket, but the two back pockets had a zipper and I really liked that. 

Pictured: Maevn Active Sporty Mesh Panel Top and Pants (Small. Regular, Wine)

Color/Appearance

I received so many compliments on the colors of the scrubs. I wore the Sporty Mesh style in the Wine color, and the Maevn EON style in Lavender. The lavender was my favorite, but the colors were very vivid for both. These scrubs look extremely nice for the cost and the color seems like it will last a very long time. Additionally, one of my friends commented that the Sporty Mesh style worn with the jacket looked like a nice set of gym clothes. This is a plus because even though I am wearing scrubs, I can still go out in public and not have everyone notice that I have them on. When I see scrubs worn in public, I generally start thinking about the germ factor, so these are super nice to have if you have other obligations that require you to wear them outside of a clinical setting. Plus, the pants are nice enough that they could be worn and passed off as just a regular set of pants.

Pictured: Maevn Active Sporty Mesh Jacket, Top, and Pants (Small, Regular, Wine)

Sizing

The fit was something I was really concerned about when I was deciding what size to choose. I am extremely large busted, but pretty small everywhere else, so scrubs generally tend to be a hit or miss, and I often have to mix and match sizes. Just the other day, I was looking at a pair of store brand scrub pants that I have in a size small and one leg was literally the size of my body! What I really liked about these scrubs was the elastic waistband (I tend to have trouble keeping scrubs up otherwise), and they were extremely true to size. I went by the sizing chart on the website and ordered a size small in the tops, bottoms, and jacket, and they all fit perfectly. The jacket even zipped with no problems and it didn’t look like it was smothering me. Maevn Uniforms also offers the choice of petite, regular, and tall sizing, so this is another plus. I ordered the regular sizing (I am 5’5.5”) and had no issues. I like my scrubs to cover my shoes and have just the right amount of bagginess in case I have to get in weird positions, and these did not disappoint.

Last Thoughts

So overall, I really loved these scrubs! Between the pockets, the fabric, the look, and the fit, they were pretty much perfect in every way. Whether you’re a premedical student, medical student, or other healthcare professional, these scrubs are definitely a must-have! I am absolutely positive that you will fall in love with them just as much as I did :-)

Enter below for your chance to win a free pair of scrubs from the Maevn EON Collection. Also, if you don’t want to wait for the giveaway to end, and just want to buy a pair now, Maevn’s collection is available nationwide at 500 specialty stores that carry medical scrubs and accessories. For more information, and to find a retailer near you, please visit: www.maevnuniforms.com.

(Giveaway Open To US Residents Only) 

Scrubs provided by Maevn Uniforms for my review, but all opinions are my own!