No matter how hard we try, our teeth will always be stained and discolored as we age. There are so many foods and drinks that can affect the natural whiteness and shine of our teeth, so it is just a matter of time when our teeth will turn from clean white to ‘dirty, yellowish’ white. Because staining your teeth is inevitable, teeth whitening procedures became the most popular cosmetic dentistry procedure in the whole world. Fortunately for us who do not have so much money to spare but would still want to achieve that celebrity-white smile, there are now several at-home teeth whitening kits and other products that you can purchase for half the price of in-chair procedures. Here, we are counting down the top 10 teeth whitening products that you can use at home.

Choosing the best tool to perform this routine may look easy, but because there are so many brands and models to choose from, picking the most suitable toothbrush is indeed a case of trial and error. And now that electric toothbrush garners the fame of being more effective in cleaning the teeth than regular toothbrushes, the stiff competition between the top brands become even tighter. Oral-B, one of the best electric toothbrush brands, for instance, released several models and series to make sure that its consumers will find it easy to choose which one fits their needs and preference. But really, what is the best electric toothbrush that Oral-B ever made and what made it so special?

Dentists and dental hygienists would always say this to their patients: floss every day. Brushing your teeth at least twice a day is a given, but flossing is somehow a simple and necessary dental routine that seemed too laborious for many people. In fact, most people who would say they have a proper dental regimen would only include brushing and using mouthwash. Though these two can really help ensure that your mouth is clean, you can still have decayed teeth and bleeding gums in the long run. So trying a different approach in maintaining your dental health can be essential. How important is flossing and why do people find it so hard to do it? Would it make things better and easier if we share with you our top picks as the best water flossing device?

One of the brands that stand out among all electric toothbrushes is Philips Sonicare, particularly its DiamondClean Smart 9700. Let us find out what makes this premium electric toothbrush different from all others, how to use it, and compare its functions and features to a different model of the same brand, the Philips Sonicare Diamond Clean Smart 9500.