A great smile has a lot of power. It can make you more approachable, more trustworthy and more attractive. If you want a sparkling smile like a Hollywood star, there are a few measures you can take to achieve this. This post explores a few different ways to invest in your smile.
Go electric
Let’s start by considering your toothbrush. Switching to an electric toothbrush could be a great way to improve your dental hygiene and achieve a more dazzling smile. Dentists often recommend using an electric toothbrush because they are usually more effective at removing plaque. Don’t own an electric toothbrush? Check out this guide to some of the top electric toothbrushes at the New York Times.
Experiment with whitening toothpastes
Whitening toothpastes can help to fight discoloration. They use abrasive substances like silica and bleaching agents like hydrogen peroxide to remove stains on the teeth. There are many kinds of whitening toothpastes on the market - including ones that contain unique ingredients like activated charcoal and blue covarine. Some of these ingredients aren’t recommended by dentists, so you need to be careful as to what you put on your toothbrush. This list rounds up a few of the best whitening toothpastes as recommended by experts.
Pair with the right lipstick
It’s possible to create the illusion of whiter teeth by choosing the right lipstick tone. This is a trick used by many celebrities - it involves looking for lipsticks that have blue undertones as opposed to orange undertones. Blue undertones can accentuate the whiteness in your enamel, whereas orange undertones can highlight any yellowness. Check out this selection of lipsticks that make your teeth whiter.
Consider clear braces
Having a great smile isn’t all about having white teeth - having straight teeth makes a difference too. But, of course, metal braces aren’t very appealing as an adult - they are commonly associated with teens and can look odd on an adult. Fortunately, clear braces as provided by companies like Smileie are a solution to this. Instead of having metal wires fixed to your teeth, these braces consist of a removable plastic retainer that is transparent. As a result, most people won’t know that you have braces. Clear braces can also be more comfortable, plus you can take them out when you want to eat or when you want to brush your teeth, instead of having to eat and brush your teeth with them still on.
Invest in laser teeth whitening
Laser teeth whitening has become very trendy in recent years - particularly among the rich and famous. It’s a procedure that involves placing a bleaching agent on the teeth and then activating it with a laser. This can result in temporarily pearly white teeth. You will need to go back for another session when the effect starts to wear off and heavily stained teeth may require several sessions to brighten up, but otherwise it’s an effective and non-invasive way of achieving a brighter smile. Veneers are a more long-lasting option, however they can take longer to design and fit, plus you are restricted to what foods you can eat once you have them in.