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Fairywill vs Oral-B: Which toothbrush should you choose for a dazzling smile? 🦷✨Whitening & stains

Fairywill vs Oral-B: Which toothbrush should you choose for a dazzling smile? 🦷✨

Fairywill banks on sonic technology: gentle on sensitive gums, very long-lasting at up to 30 days per charge, and priced between 20 and 50 euros. Oral-B goes for...

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Why Adopt a Water Flosser in Your Dental Routine? 💦🦷Brushing & brushes

Why Adopt a Water Flosser in Your Dental Routine? 💦🦷

A water flosser reaches what the brush leaves behind: the gaps between teeth, the gum line and the area around implants, crowns and orthodontic appliances. Gentler than floss...

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The effects of tobacco on teeth and how to get a dazzling smileWhitening & stains

The effects of tobacco on teeth and how to get a dazzling smile

Nicotine and tar work their way into the enamel and colour it yellow, then brown; smoking also dries the mouth out, which encourages plaque, cavities and bad breath,...

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Foods That Naturally Whiten Teeth (and Those to Avoid!)Whitening & stains

Foods That Naturally Whiten Teeth (and Those to Avoid!)

Food does not whiten teeth from within: crunchy fruit and vegetables clean them mechanically and get the saliva flowing, while dairy provides the calcium that strengthens enamel. On...

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When is the best time to brush your teeth?Brushing & brushes

When is the best time to brush your teeth?

It is better to brush before breakfast, especially if it includes coffee or orange juice: after anything acidic, the enamel is briefly softened and brushing wears it away....

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Mistakes that damage your enamel (and how to avoid them!) ⚠️🦷Comparisons & guides

Mistakes that damage your enamel (and how to avoid them!) ⚠️🦷

Enamel does not grow back: once it is worn away, it is gone for good. Five everyday habits attack it, brushing too hard, acidic food and drink, teeth...

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How to maintain a dazzling smile after teeth whitening?Whitening & stains

How to maintain a dazzling smile after teeth whitening?

After whitening, pigmented foods are what decide the outcome: coffee, black tea, red wine, berries and dark sauces quickly re-stain freshly lightened teeth. Rinse your mouth with water...

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5 Myths About Teeth Whitening Finally DebunkedWhitening & stains

5 Myths About Teeth Whitening Finally Debunked

No, whitening does not necessarily damage the enamel: it all depends on the method and the dosage. Brushing harder whitens nothing, it wears the enamel down; activated charcoal...

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Teeth whitening: natural or chemical, which is the best choice?Whitening & stains

Teeth whitening: natural or chemical, which is the best choice?

Natural whitening with baking soda, charcoal or coconut oil works on the surface, costs little and stays gentle, but it is slow and can wear the enamel if...

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