It’s trivia time! What do you think is the most popular cosmetic procedure in the United States today? If you said “breast enhancement” or “Botox” —- BZZZT! Thanks for playing and we have some lovely consolation prizes for you. But if you said teeth whitening , you’re right. In fact, a whopping 80% of Americans between the ages of 18 and 49 say that they would like whiter teeth. The pursuit of a gleaming white smile has spawned a multi-billion-dollar global industry, as well as a number of do-it-yourself approaches. These DIY teeth whitening methods are certainly much less expensive than a trip to the dentist, but are the effective? Are they safe? Let’s take a look at some of the many ways to get whiter teeth at home! Activated Charcoal It might seem a little backwards to make your teeth whiter by applying a black substance to them, but devotees of activated charcoal swear by this beauty hack. How does it work? They claim that it removes impurities from the teeth, leading