The Easy Way To Whiten Teeth

I am obsessed with achieving perfect teeth. Mine are ok but I'm constantly debating whether to hook myself up with veneers and take my mouth to the next level. The one good thing about my teeth is that they're pretty white and, achieving this has been simple. I am often asked how I get them this way, so it's about time I shared my secret. After all, it's really not that complicated - it's just great toothpaste and a quality toothbrush...

The Tuesday Tip: DIY Teeth Whitening Treatment

There are many ways in which you can whiten teeth, however most methods are expensive or can be quite time consuming.

A quick and affordable way to whiten teeth is to brush them with baking soda. Baking soda is very cheap and is likely to be sitting in your kitchen at this very moment. Now the taste is unpleasant, however you'll see great results if you stick it out. Julia Roberts brushes her teeth with the stuff daily...so that's got to tell you something, right?!

Now all you need to do is dip a wet toothbrush into some baking soda and start brushing. Be sure to only brush for two minutes max, as the baking soda can begin to erode tooth enamel. For these reasons it is also important to avoid doing this treatment regularly - stick to a few times a year, for a week at a time.

To keep teeth pearly white on a daily basis, try using a whitening toothpaste that contains a little baking soda, like the Arm & Hammer Advance White (£2.99 Boots / $2.99 drugstore.com).