The best teeth stain remover to whiten your smile at home

Dr Manrina says: “Without a doubt, my advice would be to use a really good electric toothbrush for two minutes twice a day to keep your stains at bay. I would recommend the Silk’n SonicYou which produces up to 37,000 vibrating brush strokes per minute. With three different brushing modes (Sensitive, Clean and White) you can personalise and switch up your brushing routine."

"SonicYou removes plaque and impurities more effectively than a manual toothbrush, ensuring that hard-to-reach areas are targeted. To make things even easier, SonicYou also remembers the last selected brushing mode – so you can tailor your brushing to your favourite regime if desired. “

Customer review: "The toothbrush is quite lightweight and brushes comfortably. I am totally in love with the mint green colour. It's a beautiful showpiece in my bathroom. The toothbrush indicates with a light vibration that you are brushing for 30 seconds. Then it's time to brush the other side of your mouth, upper or lower jaw. This way, I always brush just long enough and I am assured of a healthy mouth and teeth. After brushing, my teeth feel cleaner and fresher than after brushing with a manual toothbrush."

For those on a budget who want to improve their oral hygiene, the Oral-B Pro 3 3000 Electric Toothbrush will help to deliver that deep clean. It has three brushing modes - daily clean, whitening, and sensitive - and comes with a two-minute professional timer with 30-second reminders to keep the brush moving around your mouth. Not only that, but the gum pressure control technology makes sure you're never brushing too hard. Oral-B's unique round head can help to remove 100 per cent more plaque than a standard toothbrush and help to make your smile whiter after the first few days by removing those surface stains.

Customer review: "I purchased this for my son and I a week ago and already I’ve had people asking if I’ve had my teeth whitened. The first time I used this brush I couldn’t believe how good my teeth felt & I do look after my teeth but this was another level of clean! I would absolutely recommend this toothbrush."

Improve your dental hygiene in just two weeks with the Philips Sonicare 7900 Series Electric Toothbrush, available in pink, black or white, that helps you achieve a whiter, cleaner smile. Select from four modes (clean, white+, gum health, deep clean+) and three intensities for a personalised brushing experience. Know when to adjust your pressure with built-in smart sensors and when to change your brush head with the Brushsync-enabled. With the handy app, you can monitor your ExpertClean progress report to help you maintain healthy brushing habits between trips to the dentist. The bristles are also densely-packed so they can remove up to seven times more plaque than a manual brush.

Customer review: "It cleans so well - the vibrations are strong and powerful. The 'clean' mode is the setting I usually use. It's effective, removes all stains, and reaches all the stubborn areas leaving my teeth and mouth feeling refreshed. I use the 'deep clean' occasionally (when I've drunk so much tea/coffee) as it's much stronger, and makes me feel exactly like when I've just had my teeth cleaned at the dentist. The 'whitening' is a bit aggressive, but it leaves my teeth feeling squeaky clean and I only use that about once every week or slightly longer. I also really like the two modes for my gums and my tongue, helping prevent both gum issues and getting rid of bad breath. A very comprehensive toothbrush (it's all I'd ever need in my dental routine). The fact that it has these different modes makes it so versatile to suit different needs."

For a super smart toothbrush, the Oral-B Smart 7 has it all - five brushing modes, including daily clean, pro clean, gum care, whitening, and sensitive, plus a battery that can last up to two weeks on one charge. Much like the Oral-B Pro 3 3000 Electric Toothbrush, it has the same unique round head and gum pressure control, but as well as alerting you when you're brushing too hard, it will automatically slow the brush speed down. It also comes fitted with Bluetooth capabilities. It seamlessly connects with the Oral-B app on your phone and guides you with real-time feedback on how to brush better and improve your oral health habits.

Customer review: "I bought this after seeing my boyfriend's teeth looking visibly more white when using this product. I was worried about spending a fair bit on something like this, (I figured the price is about the gadgets more than the product itself!) I didn't want it to be like my old electric that didn't really do much more than a manual.
"But I've had it a week now and can definitely see better results, been using the polish setting in the mornings and the feather touch/soft setting in the evenings. I use the basic Colgate toothpaste (no whitener in it) and I'm seriously impressed. I have that 'dentist-clean' feeling in my mouth all day (i even sound cringy saying it but it's true) You can honestly believe the hype on this, it works and is worth the money!"

To give yourself a cleaner, fresher mouth, use a water flosser to deep clean between teeth and below the gumline where traditional brushing and flossing can't reach to remove up to 99.9 per cent of plaque from treated areas. The Waterpik Cordless Plus Water Flosser is fantastic, coming in a cordless, compact, and ergonomic design with a dual-pressure control system - low for sensitive gum and high for deep cleaning - and a water reservoir large enough to accommodate 45 seconds of flossing. Utilising a unique combination of water pressure and pulsations, it can be used by anyone, including those with braces, implants, crowns, bridges or periodontal pockets.

Customer review: "I bought this item a month ago and have been using it every day and I feel a difference already. My gums are healthier and the stains are gone. It is like getting a professional cleaning except you are the hygienist!"

Flossing is really important for your dental routine as it supports a bright and shining smile. For a cheap and cheerful floss, we'd recommend the Oral-B Pro-Expert Dental Floss, providing 40m of floss. It helps to reduce tartar build as well as prevent bad breath, thanks to its refreshingly cool mint flavour. Gentle on fingers and gums, this floss will get in all the hard-to-reach places where food can get stuck and plaque builds up. It easily slides between teeth and can help prevent gum problems too, such as gum disease and gingivitis.

Customer review: "Finally! A floss that doesn’t cut up your gums and cause bleeding. Or decide to get stuck in even! I have very tightly closed teeth which are always hard to floss. I always dreaded it, but since using these on my sensitive teeth, omg, no more bleeding, and hardly any plaque! Nice flavour. I hope they stick around forever because I’m buying from now on! The other reviews really helped me make a good decision to buy too so thanks for that! You won’t be disappointed!"

For a handled approach, try these floss toothpicks from Y-Kelin that come with an ergonomically designed non-slip handle and a high-tension, high molecular fibre to floss between teeth without splitting or cracking. In a pack of 100, using these daily can help prevent bad breath, and gingivitis, plus maintain healthy oral hygiene and white teeth. We love the fact the handle is dual-use - you can use the handle tip to remove additional plaque and food debris in tough-to-reach areas. However, it's worth keeping in mind that these picks aren't a very environmentally friendly option.

Customer review: "Absolutely brilliant dental floss picks. These are really strong and the handle makes them really easy to use. No gap is too tight for these and I have not had a single one break despite a lot of pressure being applied at times. These have really helped me reduce the build-up of plaque and calculus. Great value for money as well. Highly recommended!"

Grin Oral Care products use Flosspyx, a blend of corn starch and recycled plastic. The individual flossing sticks are have a longer length of floss than others, so it wraps around the tooth for a string (or spool) -like clean. The strong, super fine floss doesn't break or shred. Plus, each stick can been used as a tooth-pick too. There are three versions of Flosspyx available in a variety of pack sizes. The fine version is great for narrow gaps between teeth. Also, there is a smooth version, that gently glides between teeth. The double version has two lines of super strong floss that traps food and plaque.

Grin says: "Grin protects your smile without harmful chemicals, leaving your teeth and gums happy and healthy. Plus, [the] packaging is fully recyclable, making it easier to reduce waste with every brush."

Tested by Commercial Content Writer, Natalie Knowles: "My dentist has advised me to clean between my teeth every day, and Grin Flosspyx a great option. They have a minty, fresh taste. In particular, I like the angle of these flossing sticks. The fine version is the best for me as my teeth are close together. The floss is easy to get between teeth and it doesn't hurt or fray. Grin products are made with recycled plastic, so they're a better option than other single-use plastic dental products. If I'm travelling, it's handy to pop a few of these in a toiletries bag and maintain my oral hygiene routine on the go."

The Humble Co. toothbrushes are made from plant-based materials and are 100% recyclable. There is a wide range of oral care products available from The Humble Co., which have been developed by dentists. Several products are made from sustainably-grown bamboo so the handles are 100% biodegradable. Bamboo is the fastest-growing plant on Earth. It's also naturally antibacterial, meaning no fertilisers or pesticides must be used during its cultivation.

Humble Co.'s products are designed to minimise environmental impact while providing professional-quality dental care. The range includes bamboo toothbrushes, vegan toothpaste and plastic-free floss. If you're conscientious about the environment, The Humble Co. is a great choice because your purchase makes a difference. Each purchase of a Humble product funds oral health projects for vulnerable children in 37 countries.

Tested by Commercial Content Writer, Natalie Knowles: "I tried a range of toothbrushes and interdental sticks from The Humble Co. as part of my daily dental hygiene routine. I have a dentist in the family, and I was advised to floss first, then hold the electric toothbrush to the teeth while its motorised brush head does the cleaning. Then, I like to use a soft toothbrush to rinse the teeth. Finally, I use an interdental brush. The Humble Co. has a dental care range to suit everyone's oral hygiene routine.

"First off, I really liked the Humble Plant-based Toothbrushes. I found this tooth brush to be very soft, which was gentler on my gums as they are prone to bleeding when brushing. All the products are beautifully packaged in paper wrapping. The Humble Co. interdental brush/bamboo were the best quality I've come across. Extremely well made and designed to clean the gaps between teeth. I had a size 4, which was slightly too big for my teeth.

"The Humble Co. Electric toothbrush bamboo heads have soft bristles to gently clean your teeth and protect gums. It has 88% less plastic than a standard toothbrush. The bristles are in a wavy-pattern to target hard-to-reach areas and helps to remove stains on teeth. The bamboo brush head doesn't pivot and it's quite small, but it gives a very powerful clean, removing 7 x more plaque than a manual toothbrush. It's compatible with Philips Sonicare electric toothbrushes. It was developed by dentists and designed in Sweden.

"Finally, the plant-based electric toothbrush head is compatible with most Oral-B electric brushes and oscillates so it provides a deeply powerful clean. I used the brush head on my fit my Oral B Vitality Plus electric toothbrush and it fit perfectly with a click."

The Humble Co. Electric toothbrush bamboo heads are stocked at selected Boots stores in the UK.