Foods to avoid if you’re looking for a dazzling, white smile

We all want a beautiful, Hollywood smile, right? It seems that everyone on TV, in film, and those Celebs we follow in magazines all have a stunning, white smile. But not everyone has access to the latest tooth whitening treatments, and the cost of whitening toothpastes can soon add up! So what can you do to avoid tooth staining? 

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Well, here you’ll find a few hints and tips to help get you a step closer to the beautiful smile you’ve always wanted.

Remember – speak to your local dentist – or click here for dental treatment in Surrey – if you want to discuss tooth whitening with a professional.

Common beverages that are problematic for your teeth

Tea and coffee - Bad news if you love a drink or 4! Tea and coffee have staining properties and drinking large amounts can also strip away the enamel on your teeth. Teas of all colours, even white tea, have been shown to stain teeth and erode enamel.

Red Wine - Not only can red wine stain teeth; white wine can as well. Believe it or not, white wine is more acidic than red, which may cause more damage and discoloration to the teeth!

Energy and fizzy drinks - Sports and fizzy drinks also damage tooth enamel and discolour teeth. Both light and dark sodas, because of their acidity, also cause discoloration and even encourage further staining from foods.

Common foods that are problematic for your teeth

Pasta Sauce - Because of their acidity, bright red hue and tendency to cling to the teeth, the tomatoes in pasta sauce can leave your teeth vulnerable to staining. Instead, why not dine on some dark green veggies, such as broccoli, kale and spinach, beforehand to create a protective film over your teeth? The film will ward off tomatoes' staining effect, so go for a green salad as your starter!

Curry - A Saturday night staple in many households, curry, a spice that works well in Indian food and exotic dishes, but is also a cause of discoloured teeth. Its deep pigmentation can yellow teeth over time. Due to its high staining factor, curry is something you may want to limit in your diet. But if you don’t want to give up your weekend treat, then whenever you do dine on curry-spiced food, mix in some fresh fruits and vegetables that can prevent stains; such as apples, carrots, cauliflower and celery.

Balsamic Vinegar - We all know that balsamic vinegar is a healthy salad dressing, but did you know that it can also darken your teeth! The reason? Its dark natural colour, of course! It also sticks to your teeth, which can lead to staining if it's not quickly brushed away. But don’t worry, you don't have to suffer boring salads from now on or give up on this light salad dressing. Whenever you have a salad with balsamic vinegar, be sure to include a crunchy lettuce; chewing the lettuce will help clean the staining balsamic vinegar from your teeth as you eat! Simple!

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Christmas with Findmeagift

Whenever I am stuck for gifts, one site I always find myself looking at is Findmeagift because they literally have so many things on offer for absolutely anyone and everyone whether you need toys, games, gadgets, accessories, personalised gifts, sweets and even some boozy treats. It is always the site that I get my Office Secret Santa from.

Jewellery is something I absolutely love to receive and you might be surprised to find that Findmeagift have an entire section dedicated to jewellery and there is something for each occasion or just because the mood takes you.  I was very kindly sent two items from the Jewellery section and they are absolutely divine.

I rarely take my wedding and engagement ring off, in fact the only times I do is when I am cleaning and have my hands constantly in and out of bleach or other household chemicals.  But when I do remove them, I want somewhere to store them rather than just on the top of the microwave, so the Rose Gold Elephant Ring holder is just perfect. 

The description reads: 

Have you herd about these new elephant ring holders? Standing proud and with his trunk raise in a joyful trumpet, the metal elephant will make a pretty little ornament as well as a useful storage device. You slide your rings onto his trunk, where they will be stored safely. Elephants are supposed to have amazing memories, and certainly they'll help you with yours because you'll never forget where you put your rings again when you have such a special place to put them.

What I absolutely love about this piece is how delicate it is, not only is it very shiny and really well made, I just love the reason for it and did you know that owning an elephant ornament is often thought to bring good luck to your home. Feng Shui practitioners also believe that when an elephant statue is in the home it should have its trunk facing upwards to represent good luck, success and prosperity - which this elephant does.  You can find this little guy for just £10.99.

The second item is the Love You Lots Necklace which is described as being a modern take on a timeless classic and it arrives beautifully packaged and for that little added extra special touch you can have it personalised by having three lines of text engraved into the top as I did.

The locket itself comes has a multitude of little hearts inside which perfectly compliment the design and style of the necklace. Made from plated rose gold, the hearts are made from brass and hanging next to the locket is a pendant hanging on the chain next to the locket, with the engraved message: 'I love you lots and lots and lots and lots and lots and lots'.   As a necklace, it is just absolutely beautiful, quite different to anything else I own or wear and I love that it can be bought for anyone special in your life and you are given the option to personalise it with a special message.  Priced at just £35.99 it is more than good value for money.

If fun things for Christmas are more your thing, then this is one of my favourite products and no matter how many times I see it, I cackle:

Bogey Man Egg Separator is the perfect way to separate your whites from your yolks! The ideal kitchen gadget for cooks and bakers, just crack your eggs into the cup and then tilt it so the egg whites run out of his nose. Revolting, but it seriously works!

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Naissance - Make your Own Bath Bombs

If ever there was an incredible gift set then here it is, the Naissance Make your Own Bath Bombs -  .  Those of you who read my blog regularly will know I love having a bath, I love bath bombs and now I can make my own, I am totally in my element.   I have made some of my own beauty products before following simple guides and Coconut Oil and it was quite an intrguing process and one I would happily repeat

As you can see, absolutely everything you need to create your very own Bath Bomb can be found within the box and as such you will find:

• 240g Sodium Bicarbonate
• 120g Citric Acid
• 120g Cornflour
• 120g Epsom Salt
• 15g Organic Virgin Coconut Oil
• 3ml Geranium Rose Essential Oil
• 5ml Lemon Essential Oil
• x1 Bath bomb Mould
• x1 Pipette

All of this comes together to let you make a total of 8 bath bombs which are full of natural ingredients and this kit is also cruelty free, vegan friendly, no parabens, no microbeads, no GMO, no SLS, no additives and is packaged using sustainable paper and cardboard. Literally everything has been taken into to account to make this kit fun, a little bit creative and the easy to follow step-by-step booklet which is also included really does make the entire process incredibly straightforward.

If Geranium, Rose and Lemon isn't quite the scent for you, there is an alternative which consists of Grapefruit and Bergamot and each kit is priced around £17.99 you can them kit HERE.

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