Up to $550 (£336) worth of teeth whitening strips have been stolen from a store in California.

According to the Palm Beach Post, a man was seen stealing ten boxes of teeth whitening strips from the store and was recorded on video, but it remains unclear as to how he fled the area.

An employee of the business flagged down a police officer and told him that the store had just been robbed, the publication noted.

The man had entered the store and pretended to have a gun in a plastic bag, when the clerk failed to open the cash register, the criminal ran for the door, grabbing the boxes of teeth whitening strips as he bolted.

Elsewhere, rumours recently surfaced that Hollywood actress Helena Bonham Carter took the prosthetic teeth of her character from the recent Harry Potter film.

"They won't fit anybody else's mouth anyway so I thought nobody would mind. I'll miss being a witch but at least with the teeth I can play at home," she told Showbiz Spy.
 

People have been advised on the best teeth whitening products.

Teethwhitening.org.uk has highlighted the range of teeth whitening treatments that are presently available to consumers and has stated that the best options depend upon the results that people wish to achieve.

It noted that in cases where discolouration is not overly pronounced then over-the-counter products can be the best choice, as they are often inexpensive yet successful.

For more severe cases, individuals are advised to seek out a dental professional to carry out the treatments, as they have access to stronger whitening gels and are trained in getting the best results.

Elsewhere, a blogger on Truth In Aging recently stated that people can effectively whiten their teeth simply through managing their oral health routine more effectively.

The unnamed individual stated that using teeth whitening toothpaste – and teeth whitening strips for problem areas – are effective when used daily.

People looking to improve the brightness of their smile have been advised that teeth whitening works.

People hoping to whiten their teeth using well-rounded oral health routine and the help of some whitening toothpaste can take heart that the method does work.

A blogger on Truth In Aging stated that she spends two minutes each night brushing her teeth using whitening toothpaste and targets difficult stains with teeth whitening strips.

“Afterward, my teeth seem more polished (due to sodium bicarbonate), protected (from attack by bacteria) and sparkling. Specific stains fade within a week and my oral hygiene appreciates the added step,” the unnamed blogger wrote.

However, she did advise not to be overly vigorous with whitening procedures, as sensitive gums can be extremely painful.

Elsewhere, the Chicago Tribune recently reported that individuals who suffer from asthma could use teeth whitening toothpaste to help tackle their symptoms.

The publication noted that these toothpastes contain saltpetre – a compound which was advised in the treatment of asthma and arthritis for many years.

People do not realise that teeth whitening can have genuine effects on brightening their smile, it has been claimed.

AbSales.com noted advertisements on the radio, internet and television are encouraging people to do something about their discoloured enamel.

The company explained many individuals were aware that drinking and eating certain items could make teeth look less-than-perfect.

However, it added that a lot of folk do not realise they can combat this problem.

"We always hear of so many tooth pastes, gum products, mouth washes and teeth whitening strips, but we seldom hear of any positive, real results," the firm stated.

Teeth whitening could be the ideal option for people who feel their smile could do with a bit of brightening up.

On a recent Teletext forum, a number of people discussed the merits of cosmetic dentistry and opting to get gnashers more pearly was one popular option.

A respondent to the discussion, Jill from Whitby, said while she would never go under the knife for a nip and tuck, she would perfect her smile with a teeth whitening procedure.