A pearly white smile is a staple requirement in the celeb world and we can’t say that we, ourselves, haven’t got hooked up. Obviously, unless you’ve been living under the rock you must have noticed teeth whitening kits promoted by the celebs all over Instagram – from Ashley Benson, Kylie Jenner, Scott Disick to many, many others who simply can’t hide their excitement about having a gorgeous smile. And we get it, we totally do. But, could they be faking it? The kits, we mean. Possibly. To our understanding, almost all of the glitterati are much rather turning to their orthodontists for teeth whitening and we may be finally on the key to scraping all of their amazing secrets!
We’ve picked up some fantastic inside info on teeth hygiene while talking to a few LA-based dentists with many A-list clientele.
From standard, decadent treatments (veneers) to DIY hacks you can do at home, we have the list, and we have it all!
So, shall we?
Put together your own stain-blasting formula
All you need is some baking soda and hydrogen peroxide (3% or less, which is safe for oral use); to be precise, mix 3 tsp of baking soda with 2 tsp of hydrogen peroxide and you are good to go. Once the paste is made, use it to brush away stains. A word of caution, though – don’t brush too hard, otherwise you may scrub away your enamel.
Straw things up
Well, even though beauty bloggers will advise against straws (as, apparently, they are adding to lines forming around the mouth), they may as well be your secret whitening weapon.
Dark foods and liquids such as coffee, red wine, tea and similar tend to stain teeth, which is why it is best to drink them by using a straw. Also, always brush your teeth or rinse after consuming dark liquids.
Apples, apples, apples
They aren’t called Heaven fruit for nothing! Apples are not only amazing for keeping your figure toned and digestive tract on point, but they are a perfect teeth-cleansing fruit, too! Eating an apple or two a day may add to teeth cleansing, and it removes stains.
Professional help is worth it
Springing for a professional whitening treatment isn’t something to run away from as it isn’t that expensive at all, it’s medically tested, long-lasting, safe and it is done by professionals who know their job
In-office bleaching has become the quickest and most efficient whitening processes available — celebs have it on their schedule right along with coloring or cutting their hair. It can be done from once every couple of months to once a year, and can cost from $500 to $800, claimed by experts who’s been working with celebrities for years. They also observed that teeth whitening is trending in Sydney as it is around the world, and that everyone who minds their smile should do it.
For those who want to splurge, veneers are the way to go (as in $800 to $2,000 per tooth).
Whitening may be about lipstick, too
For those who aren’t that into teeth whitening of any type but still want to have a smile worth talking about (in a positive manner, of course), wearing bright red lipstick will do the trick. The red will make your teeth pop and appear whiter than they are! A piece of advice: always choose blue-based lippies over orange-red tones, as “the former will create even more of a brightening optical illusion”.
Well, there you have it! Now, go on, smile – you look amazing!
