We team up with Listerine to bring you some top tips and tricks on how to get a Hollywood smile in five simple steps.

Oil Pulling

Oil pulling has been a growing trend. Among practitioners it is known for its vast array of benefits – from improving overall health and oral wellbeing to teeth whitening. What the procedure involves is swooshing a spoonful of oil in your mouth for around 20 minutes every day. The most common oil used is coconut oil, which is known for its antibacterial properties. After spitting it out, brush your teeth as usual.

Brush after every meal

The best way to make sure there is no leftover food in between your teeth is by brushing after every meal. That may mean a lifestyle change, but brushing prevents staining and yellow teeth.

Upgrade your toothbrush

Traditional brushes can be effective and useful, but they won’t do the job as good as electrical or sonic toothbrushes. Though the latter can be a bit on the pricey side compared to old-fashioned ones (some sonicare brushes, such as the Philips DiamondClean , retails at £249.99 from www.boots.com ) they are much more effective. Sonicare technology uses super fast vibrations that provide a squeaky clean finish.

Step up your dental regime

Apart from investing in a good toothbrush, it is important to use a good whitening toothpaste and mouthwash.
Whitening toothpastes can be abrasive and harmful to your pearly whites, so it is important to go for a more natural alternative such as Aloe Dent Whitening (£3.99 from www.hollandandbarrett.com). This toothpaste is ideal for sensate teeth, because it contains no flouride and no harsh chemical cleaning agents. It relies on aloe vera and silica to clean, whiten and sooth teeth whilst tea tree oil, peppermint and menthol freshen breath and protect gum health.

Mouthwash should be an inseparable part of your cleaning routine if you want whiter teeth. Listerine has currently teamed with owner of Wild About Beauty ,Louise Redknapp, to bring you the new Listerine Advanced White, which is clinically proven to give you whiter teeth in just 2 weeks. It works by killing the germs on your teeth, lifting the existing stains and creating a protective shield that prevents new stains from developing. For the collaboration, Louise has also handpicked 3 lipstick that will make your teeth appear brighter and whiter – Soft Pink, Fuchsia Pink and Rich Berry.

Pick the right lipstick

If your aim is shiny white teeth, you should stray away from coral lipsticks at all costs and should aim for ones with cool undertones. Also, when going for a dark lip always choose dark berries instead of browns. Yellow-hued lipsticks don’t do your smile any favours and will only highlight the brown tones on your teeth.