Three great ‘cheats’ that will make your teeth look whiter!

By nicci.shepherd|Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry|1 Comment

In-clinic tooth whitening will bring you brilliant results and is painless and non-invasive, but if you’re in need of a real ‘quick-fix’ to give you the appearance of whiter teeth you could try this:

1. Change your lipstick. The colour tone of your lipstick can have a dramatic affect on the appearance of your teeth. If your teeth appear yellow try a berry shade, or bright, bubble-gum pink, the blue undertones in these colours will enhance the white in your teeth. If your teeth appear grayish, try a copper or bronze shade to brighten your teeth.
2. Boost your tan. Fake of course, but applying bronzer or self-tanning lotion will make your teeth appear whiter. The darker your complexion, the whiter your teeth appear!
3. Avoid wearing white. Dark colours provide a better contrast with your teeth and skin tone and can help your teeth appear whiter (by the way, this is part of the reason why blondes and people with fairer skin have to work harder to make their teeth look whiter).