Bernard O'Shea: The dos and don'ts of whitening your teeth at home

For the past month, I've tried oil pulling, strawberries and lemons as part of my DIY mission to brighten my pearly whites with home remedies.
Bernard O'Shea: The dos and don'ts of whitening your teeth at home

Bernard O'Shea. Photograph Moya Nolan

For the past month, I’ve embarked on a DIY mission to brighten my pearly whites with home remedies. My teeth are yellow, and I’m not just referring to their physical appearance; my fear of dental work has left me apprehensive about seeking professional whitening treatments.

As someone who’s petrified of the dentist, I was willing to try anything to avoid sitting in the prosthodontist’s chair. As a safety net, I asked Dr Bronagh Keane, dentist, aka “The Tooth Fairy”, for her analysis.

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