The Best Whitening Toothpastes for Penny Pinchers

Four brushing options to put a smile on your face.

LISTERINE WHITENING GELKills germs while it banishes tartar, freshens breath, and whitens teeth. $4.50, listerine.com

CREST 3D WHITE BRILLIANCE BOOSTUse this add-on product after your usual paste for extra whitening. Micropolishers yield up to three times the stain-lifting power of toothpaste alone. $6, 3dwhite.com

TOM'S OF MAINE SIMPLY WHITENaturally sourced silicas help gently remove surface stains so teeth appear whiter. $5, tomsofmaine.com

COLGATE ENAMEL HEALTHHelps boost weak enamel while smoothing the surface of teeth so germs are less likely to hang around. $3.50, colgate.com