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" 1. Be stain savvy It&amp;#039;s worth remembering that anything that stains a white shirt can ALSO stain your teeth. So avoiding deep, dark foods, red wine and coffee can help \u2013 and when you do eat or drink them (because we&amp;#039;re definitely not suggesting giving up vino\u2026), rinse your mouth with water after every few sips. Also, natural (yet still harmful) acids in soda and fruit juices can take a toll on the colour of your teeth, so using a straw when you drink them helps minimise the effect. 2. Floss Your dentist is right \u2013 you need to floss more! And not only because it&amp;#039;s good for your gum health: flossing actually prevents and reduces dark stains between your teeth. This may sound minor, but darkness between your teeth leaves your overall smile looking dull and dingy.  3. Use whitening toothpaste They actually do work! Ingredients similar to those used in professional treatments help by gently lifting off surface stains (but FYI: if you&amp;#039;re a smoker stay away as these toothpastes as they tend to be more abrasive, which is bad news if your teeth are already compromised by cigarettes \u2013 see below). We&amp;#039;re fans of Oral-B 3D White Luxe Glamorous Shine \u2013 with granules you can really feel it polishing stains off, and it&amp;#039;s been clinically proven to lighten and brighten in as little as five days. Perfect last minute party prep.  4. If you smoke \u2013 STOP!  Not only is smoking extremely harmful to your overall health, it&amp;#039;s one of the *worst* things you can do when it comes to the colour of your teeth. The tobacco, chemicals and tar in cigarettes wear down your enamel and stick to it, leaving them gray and, well, gross. And we haven&amp;#039;t even mentioned the effect it has on your breath... 5. Use an electric toothbrush  Once you go electric, you&amp;#039;ll seriously never go back. They may cost more upfront compared to a normal brush, but the effect on your smile is more than worth it. They give you a really deep clean (which can help reduce cavities) and are amazing for removing plaque \u2013 one of the main causes of yellowing. Also, did you know stains are usually caused by not brushing properly? Dr Uchenna loves the Oral-B Pro 5000 Cross Action: it uses criss-cross bristles to give teeth a really deep clean and is amazing for reaching all those nooks and crannies you can&amp;#039;t get with a manual brush. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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