People wanting to have a smile fit for the red carpet are being advised to reduce the amount of sugar in food and drinks or they may need to see an emergency dentist, according to one expert body.
The British Dental Health Foundation told Elle magazine that pearly write teeth sported by the likes of Cheryl Cole may have to do with taking good care of them rather than their colour.
It warned about how sugary snacks can not only cause acid attacks but also increase long-term risks to a person’s health.
The body recommended that the sweet substance should only be eaten at meal times, while an alkaline snack or even chewing gum is a good choice to “balance out the effects”.
Patients staying in Welsh hospitals have been given a helping hand to cut down by banning sugar in tea and coffee bought from vending machines, as it offers no nutritional value, regional health officials confirmed earlier this month.