Beauty 10 ways to a sparkling smile

Use smooth toothpaste Whitening toothpastes are a great way to maintain your smile, but make sure you pick carefully. ‘Use whitening toothpastes without micro granules,’ says cosmetic dental surgeon Dr Nina Bal. ‘Many whitening toothpastes are very abrasive. They give an illusion of whitening the teeth but actually remove enamel, making the tooth even more porous.’ We love gentle yet eff ective Arm & Hammer Natural Clean + White, £2.99 . 1

Have a blast If you’re worried about stains on your teeth but can’t commit to pricey professional whitening, airfl ow polishing could be the perfect solution. It can be performed by your hygienist and involves blasting a mixture of water, air and fi ne powders to deep clean the front and back of your teeth. It’s good value, usually osting around 25, is very omfortable and fts coff ee or ed wine stains articularly well. 2

10 ways to Teeth-perfecting tips that really work SMILE a sparkling

Try a tan Lightly bronzing your skin is a brilliant way to make your teeth look whiter and your eyes brighter. Few of us can be bothered with a full spray tan in January, so instead, add a few drops of Tanologist Self Tan Drops Light, £9.98 , to your face cream for a subtle glow that’ll have the desired brightening eff ect. 3

Scrub up Hydrated, fl ake-free lips make for a healthier looking smile, so try exfoliating yours a few times a week with Burt’s Bees Conditioning Lip Scrub, £6.99 . The micro-fi ne honey crystals and nourishing cacao seed butter help to soften lips from the fi rst use. 4 5

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