Health Matters

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We all want the perfect smile, but did you know whitening treatments can make your teeth sensitive? Acidic foods and teeth grinding can also have us wincing when we eat something too hot or cold, while brushing too hard or too often may also weaken your enamel.

For the one in three of us who suffer with hypersensitivity, to prevent pain and soreness, dental hygienist and therapist Megan Fairhall suggests to “brush twice a day with a medium-bristle toothbrush for two minutes, and don’t forget to wait half an hour after eating before brushing to reduce the risk of further damage”.

Toothpastes can help, too. (£13.50, from Boots) delivers a supply of enamel minerals that wrap and integrate onto