The present invention is a tooth whitening means utilizing a simple and economical process of whitening and polishing teeth that does not require assistance or application by a professional such as a dentist. The present invention comprises of a cotton swab applicator with one or more absorbent tip and a hollow body which contains the liquid activating agent of the tooth whitening compound and a tooth whitening compound in the form of a solid powder wherein the liquid activating agent is released into the absorbent tip of the cotton swab applicator and allowed to contact the solid powder tooth whitening compound which is then applied to the surfaces of the tooth with the absorbent tip of the cotton swab applicator to whiten and polish the tooth.