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If your pearly whites are, well, not so white, it can knock your confidence. Discolouration is largely due to plaque build-up, but decay- and acid-wear can also be culprits, and products designed to whiten can worsen these problems.
‘See your dentist for a proper diagnosis before trying any products,’ says Dr Rhona Eskander from the Chelsea Dental Clinic.
Whiteners have evolved over the years, with everyday essentials now using formulas designed to brighten – saving you the hassle of time-consuming kits. Oral-B 3D White Whitestrips, £50, are strips soaked in peroxide that are affixed to your teeth (originally by your dentist, then you take a supply home), lightening them over 14 days. Looking for low maintenance? Colgate Max White Toothbrush Plus Whitening Pen, £11.99, is a standard…