How to get white shiny teeth that even your dentist will be jealous of!

Paige Tucker | 18th February 2018

 

 

Nowadays you no longer have to spend a fortune at the dentist to get those pearly whites you have always wanted. There are hundreds of cheap DIY whitening products that can help you achieve this, from charcoal toothpaste to whitening mouthwashes. It is also easier than ever to give the illusion of whiter teeth by using the art of make-up.

So here are a couple of tips and tricks we have picked up on which help make your teeth look better than your dentists!

Teeth whitening strips

Teeth whitening strips are everywhere at the moment, so it can be hard to find one that works for you. Make sure to avoid brands that are known for causing sensitivity and for being just plain rubbish! Sometimes you pay for what you get, so only looking at the cheapest strips out there may not always be the best idea.

Smile Labs advance teeth whitening strips are some of the best whitening strips I have ever used. They don’t cause any sensitivity in the gums and they work fast! You can definitely tell the differences in whiteness after using them for a couple of weeks and because they whiten gradually, it will look like your teeth have naturally become whiter. To use them, you simply stick the strips to the top and bottom of your teeth and leave for 15 minutes then rinse. They also come with a handy metal container so you can take your stips with you wherever you go!

Buy a good red lipstick

A great way to enhance the whiteness of your teeth is to buy a good red lipstick or a dark bold colour of your preference. This will contrast against your teeth and give your teeth the illusion of being whiter than they actually are. For a lipstick, I always like to buy one that I know will be good quality, will stay on for a long time and won’t feel drying to my lips.

Some of my favourite brands of lipstick include Clinique’s pop matte lipstick and primer in blushing pop and Ainsel lipstick in the colour Stiletto.  Although they can be on the pricer side, both brands have a fantastic range of colours and they both have a luxurious creamy texture. I also love the packaging of Ainsel’s lipsticks as they are so different to your average lipstick cases!

Eat more Apples! 

Although this sounds like a weird one, fruits like apples have a great natural cleansing quality to them. Eating apples requires a lot of chewing and through this, you are naturally cleaning your teeth of any excess food stuck in them. Carrots are also another great natural cleanser and they make a delicious snack. So eating hard fruits and veggies is a fantastic way to keep your teeth clean and white, whilst also helping you eat healthier, basically it’s a win-win!