5 of the best DENTAL GADGETS

A PLETHORA of gadgets can keep teeth cleaner than ever. We asked Dr Uchenna Okoye of Channel 4’s 10 Years Younger, clinical director of London Smiling Group Dental Care (londonsmiling.com), for her top five.

1 ORAL B PROFESSIONAL CARE TRIUMPH 5000

£99.99, boots.com

An electric brush with a smart guide that tells you how long to use it and lets you know if you apply too much pressure and when the head needs replacing. ‘It’s the Rolls-Royce of electric brushes and I recommend it over any other as it really works on removing plaque.’

2 WATERPIK WHITENING POWER FLOSSER £9.99, chemist direct.co.uk

Flossing is a crucial part of the daily dental routine to reduce the risk of gum disease. This flosser has mint-flavoured tips coated with whitening agent to brighten teeth. ‘It’s a fun way of flossing for those who hate to floss and do it under duress.’

3 TEPE INTERDENTAL BRUSHES

£3 for six, tesco.com

Great for cleaning between teeth, these tiny brushes leave a superclean finish and may help reduce gum disease, bad breath and tooth decay. ‘Use them in the shower to save time in the morning.’

4 BLIZZIDENT

£259, blizzident.com

Billed as the six-second tooth brush, this device claims to clean your teeth in record time – you just bite down and release 15 times on bristles tailored to your own jaw and teeth. ‘This could be useful between meals or in a hurry.’

5 ORABRUSH TONGUE CLEANER £4.99, superdrug.com

This device has ultrasoft pointed bristles to keep your tongue fresh and clean – important as it loosens the bacteria that can cause halitosis. ‘It’s a cheap, simple gadget but I love this as one reason people get bad breath is they never clean their tongues.’