10 ways to stop YOUR TEETH AGEING YOU

Rewind the years with these budget-friendly tweaks to your routine

Self-conscious about your smile? Find modern dental care a bit of a minefield? It’s no wonder – gone are the days when looking after your teeth simply meant brushing twice a day. With at-home whitening kits, multi-formula toothpastes and fancy flossing gadgets, there’s now a whole host of ways to keep your mouth looking and feeling youthful, not to mention the lesser-known tricks that can boost your cleaning regime. Try these tips from our oral health experts.

1 Make a date with your dentist

Almost a quarter of UK adults aren’t registered with a dental surgery* – that’s a lot of decay going unchecked! ‘Seeing the same dentist reduces your chances of needing further treatment by 30%,’ says dentist Dr Tony Smith, founder of the Teeth4Life app. You should have a check-up every six months and get regular professional cleans from a hygienist to avoid problems later on.

2 Get in the gaps