Get Your Smile On: Top Tips For a Pearly White Grin

When it comes to beauty, there’s nothing sexier than a gleaming set of pearly whites. White teeth can make you look younger, can brighten up your face and, most importantly, they make you look naturally beautiful.

Unfortunately in this day and age, maintaining the perfect white smile can take a lot of time, money (if you go for professional whitening) and effort. If you fancy perking up your smile in a quick and easy way, why not try one of the following tips – no visits to the dentist required…

A white smile enhances your own natural beauty and lights up your face

Get your bronze on: Give your healthy glow and a smile to die for by dusting a light layer of bronzer over your face. You don’t want to go too dark with it, just a light layer that gives your skin a natural-looking glow. The bronzer will have a brightening effect on your smile and make your teeth appear whiter than they are. Smile for your close up!

Brush it out: It’s always important to take good care of your teeth so if you want to brighten those bad boys up and keep them that way, learn how to brush your teeth properly and how to floss. Brushing and flossing keeps your mouth healthy, prevents plaque from building up and stops tooth decay so not only will your smile be gorgeous, you’ll save yourself some agony in the dentist’s chair in the future.

Invest in some red lippie: Did you know wearing a blue-based red lipstick can instantly add some va-va-voom to your smile? The blue undertones provide contrast that causes the white of your teeth to pop out.

Make veggies your new BFF: Try snacking on crunchy fruits and vegetables, like apples and carrots. The friction caused by chewing these kinds of foods helps to wear away any plaque build-up on the surface of your teeth. The result? Over time your smile will be brighter and the condition of your skin will improve thanks to all the vitamins and nutrients contained in your healthy snacks.

Get sucking: We all know that drinks like red wine, coffee and tea all stain teeth but if you want to continue having your post-work glass of vino on a Friday AND keep your teeth gleaming, here’s a trick you can try. When you’re drinking wine, try sipping it with a straw. The straw helps to funnel the liquid slightly so it doesn’t have the chance to stain your teeth. Genius.