The idea of perfectly straight and beautifully white teeth is something that appeals to everyone and the media spotlight loves to show them off. It’s no wonder there has been such a hype around pearly whites lately!
For a long period of time, and I mean a year or two now, I have been contemplating getting my teeth whitened at the dentist but one of the main things that put me of is how costly it can be, so my only other option would be to take the plunge and use a home whitening kit. Something I was feeling a little apprehensive about.
Instant Whites ™ is a formula that’s applied using just a cotton bud. The pack comes with a 7 day supply and promises to make teeth up to two shades whiter after the first use, I was a little bit doubtful at first that a cotton bud filled with a small amount of liquid would make much difference, but I was eager to see the results. By the second day I had noticed a large improvement with my teeth, by the end of the week I even had a compliment on how white they were! The other thing I had imagined was that there would be a bad taste to the product, but I was pleasantly surprised by the whole experience, no bad taste and it really did make a difference to my teeth.
To see the full results I think you would probably need to use it more than once but the difference was significant enough for someone else to pick up on.
If you like to travel a lot or you find yourself strapped for time I would consider purchasing a pack yourself. The portable box they come in makes it easy to use on the go and all the hard work has been done, you just need to polish each tooth with the end of the bud and then discard. No mess to clean up after wards.
In between whitening sessions there are things you can do to keep your teeth looking white for as long as you can.
Top 5 tips for white teeth
1. Use whitening toothpaste in conjunction with a tooth whitening system to keep the shine from fading and stains at bay.
2. Use a whitening floss to reach the plaque-heavy areas between teeth that soak up colours.
3. Invest in an electric toothbrush to keep your smile cleaner and whiter. A high quality electric brush will remove most stains from the surface of the teeth which, over time, will help take teeth back to their original colour.
4. Crunchy, crispy fruits have an abrasiveness that can help to lift stains from the teeth and give the illusion that they are whiter. Try munching on apples, celery and carrots, which have enough abrasiveness to clean the tooth surface without harming the enamel.
5. Watch the tea, coffee, juice and wine – they’re all oral-bling killers.
Instant Whites™ retails at Boots for £29.99