Tip of the Week Wishing for a white Christmas? Celebrities famed for their whiter than white smiles include X Factor judges Simon Cowell and Cheryl Cole, former Birmingham City Football Club managing director Karren Brady, and glamour model Jordan. “With a whiter ‘celebrity’ smile at the top of many people’s wish-lists we’ve seen people, particularly young females, resorting to using at-home techniques that can cause permanent damage to teeth, including rubbing lemon peel on their teeth and brushing with baking soda, soap, salt and even household bleach as an alternative to professional treatments,” “The bottom line is that DIY treatments are very abrasive and can actually scratch and remove your tooth enamel – the white surface of your teeth – and expose the dark dentine underneath. “So instead of whitening, this will actually make the teeth appear browner and cause pain and sensitivity.” Yusufs safe tips for a whiter smile include cutting back on staining drinks such as tea, coffee and red wine; giving up smoking; brushing your teeth twice a day, and flossing regularly. Other advice includes applying a fake tan or bronzer to the face to enhance your teeth’s natural whiteness and avoiding orange and coral-coloured lipsticks that can make teeth appear dull and yellow – instead opt for red, berry and pink shades with cool undertones to make your teeth sparkle. Yusuf also recommends that people to resist lip and tongue piercings, which can rub against teeth and cause unsightly wear and chips.
Posted on: Thu, 21 Nov 2013 11:11:56 +0000