An effective way to whiten teeth at home

With summer fast approaching, there’s no better time to get your beauty routine sorted. It’s time to refresh your hair colour, book in for a sandal-worthy pedicure and get your smile sorted for the party season. But don’t dial the dentist just yet – there’s a new method of teeth whitening that you can do in the comfort of your own home.

The Oral-B GENIUS Rose Gold electric toothbrush makes getting gleaming pearly whites so much easier, thanks to the dentist-inspired 3D White Whitening round brush head. Don’t be fooled by the sleek design and on-trend rose gold hue – this toothbrush is much more than just a pretty face. The brush also has position-detection technology and a dedicated whitening mode that helps you get whiter looking teeth from the very first day you use it.

To help you boost your smile this party season, we’ve rounded up the best tips for at-home teeth whitening.

Upgrade your toothbrush

If you’re used to using a manual toothbrush, it’s amazing to learn just how much more brushing choice you can get from going electric. If whiter teeth are your goal, look for a device that has multiple teeth-cleaning modes, as well as a brush that’s designed specifically for whitening. Confused? Let’s break it down…

Electric toothbrushes come with different teeth-cleaning modes or settings, that are designed to be used for different results. If you have sensitive teeth, for example, you probably don’t want to go straight into a heavy-duty cleaning mode! The same goes for whitening: by switching to a dedicated setting, your regular clean can be stepped up to include extra polishing. Not all electric toothbrushes have a whitening mode, so it’s definitely something to look for, if this is important to you. Luckily, the Oral-B GENIUS Rose Gold electric toothbrush has six modes to choose from, with the standard cleaning mode plus five other modes on the display.

Likewise with the brush itself – some are made for giving those pearly whites an extra gleam. The rounded contours of the Oral-B Genius Rose Gold brush, for example, mean that it can hug the rounded surface of your teeth, to really make short work of surface stains. The brush is also designed with a dip in the centre to hold toothpaste and distribute it more evenly across all your teeth. Studies* show that when used with the Oral-B 3D White LUXE Glamorous White Toothpaste, users can expect to see a brighter smile from the very first day of use.

The brush connects to the Oral-B App 5.0 on your phone, which not only helps you to track your brushing progress, but also highlights any areas you might have missed. Click through the gallery to see how it works…

Step One

Open the Oral-B App 5.0 on your smartphone.

Step Two

Once you’ve turned on your brush, the Oral-B App 5.0 connects and syncs seamlessly with your phone.

Step Three

Use the app to select a shade for the sensor ring on your brush.

Step Four

The sensor lights up to give feedback on your brushing style.

Step Five

On the brush you can choose from six modes, each with a different objective for your oral health. For a brighter smile, select the whitening mode.

Step Six

Attach the phone holder to your mirror. On the app, you can choose the duration of your journey, how often and how long you’d like to brush for and select the areas that need the most attention.

Step Seven

Brush your teeth and follow prompts to achieve the best clean.

Step Eight

The app and brush come with Position Detection, so you don’t miss any hard-to-reach spots in your mouth.

Step Nine

View your brush summary to see how well you did.

Step Ten

Check out your brushing activity with tips for how to improve next time.

Now you’ve got your brighter, whiter smile, here are a few tips to ensure that you’re always flashing those pearly whites. Maintain whiter teeth by…Choosing your food and drink wisely It goes without saying that certain foods and liquids will make their mark on your teeth. Try to combat this by selecting lighter-coloured options where possible. Coffee, tea, berries, sports drinks and tomato sauce are all common culprits when it comes to teeth stains, so try to avoid these as often as you can. Now that you’ve got your new toothbrush sorted and you’re well on your way to #whiteteethgoals, it’s time to pay it forward. After all, you’ll be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t want a brighter smile, and a recent study* has shown that the Oral-B Genius Rose Gold electric toothbrush is proven to remove surface stains and up to 100 per cent more plaque than a regular manual toothbrush. If you’re considering Christmas gifts, the rose gold colour will appeal to your trendy bestie, while the gadget-lovers in your life will appreciate the innovative technology. Win-win! Do you use an electric toothbrush? Is teeth-whitening a concern for you? *Results supplied by Oral-B – 100 participants after 6 weeks of use.