your Beauty Our duty

When it comes to grooming, fathers of a certain mindset (especially those flying solo) can be clueless when it comes to the latest and greatest products and services they need to sustain their man-appeal. To be perfectly frank, some don't really care. However, many do – only they're not sure where to begin or whom to ask for guidance.

So, while their hair may grow thin (except for those pesky places where hair shouldn't grow), and their belly begins to expand, and their belt somehow migrates upwards, there's an area you can help them get under control: their smiles.

It's a known fact that teeth yellow as we age. Interestingly, many of the healthier foods and beverages, such as tea, red wine, blueberries and tomatoes (good for the prostate!), along with others less so, such as mustard and tobacco, are all culprits when it comes to staining. The bottom line is: Regardless of whether his teeth are his own, or he's had some work done (ie crowns, caps, bondings, veneers or dentures) – some degree of staining is unavoidable (even with regular brushing, flossing and professional cleanings!)

Obviously, myriad bleaching options exist with costs running the gamut. But dad's safest, fastest, easiest bet to a whiter, brighter, healthier smile is Supersmile Professional Whitening System ($36 - $75).



Invented by Dr. Irwin Smigel, celebrated Father of Aesthetic Dentistry, Supersmile Professional Whitening System is the most powerful approach to whitening available for at-home use. Formulated with innovative ingredient called CALPROX - a proprietary form of calcium peroxide - Supersmile Toothpaste dissolves the protein pellicle on teeth that attracts stains to the tooth surface and holds them captive. When combined with the carbamide peroxide in Supersmile Whitening Accelerator, whitening and brightening benefits are achieved quicker than with toothpaste alone.

And, unlike other whitening systems, Supersmile Professional Whitening System ($36 - $75) doesn't compromise the tooth surface with harsh abrasives or dehydrate the teeth, which can cause sensitivity. It's also the ONLY whitening system clinically proven to remove stains from artificial tooth surfaces, including BONDINGS, VENEERS, CAPS, CROWNS and DENTURES, in addition to professionally bleached teeth and braces.



And if you feel like toothpaste is an unusual gift to give your impossible-to-please pops, pair it with Supersmile Professional Whitening Pre-Rinse ($16) – a tingly-fresh way to jump start his whitening results, in a good-looking bottle. Whitening Pre-Rinse not only cleans teeth, but also tackles the issues, such as bacteria-causing plaque, gingivitis and bad breath, which can compromise oral health - with the added benefit of an alcohol-free formula.

Finally, throw in a Supersmile 45 Ergonomic Toothbrush ($9), with 5 tufted rows of soft, rounded nylon bristles, that assures bristles reach beneath the gum line (the sulcus) where plaque accumulates, causing decay. ADA-recommended and goof proof! Plus, the sleek, lucite handle with a flat bottom allows the toothbrush to stand upright for hygienic drying.

So the whole shebang will cost you under $100 and give dad a real reason to smile well beyond Father's Day!