White teeth tip

I hate the dentist. No, that's untrue, I like going to the dentist when they just have a little look at my nashers, complement me on my brushing skills and send me on my way. However, scarred from a few fillings in my youth and a referral for dental surgery to remove my impacted wisdom teeth, I left my check-up a little longer (half a decade...) than the suggested 6 months.

Then when I finally plucked up the courage to visit my local dentist after a worrying bout of tooth ache I was pleasantly surprised to not only get a clean bill of dental-health but also a great beauty tip.

My stunning dentist started the usual patter of the benefits of flossing, but this time she caught my interest - it can help prevent the discolouring that can occur in the gaps between teeth, helping brighten your smile.

So I've given it a go, and I have totally noticed a difference. After using the Crest Whitening Strips a few months ago, the main body of my teeth had turned pearly white, but the edges between weren't as brilliant, but now I can't notice a difference at all.

I'm a big fan of the floss sticks which are easier to use than traditional tape and I'm looking forward to my gold star on my next check-up.