The Smile Blog

Can You Whiten Composite Bonding? What You Need to Know

If you have composite bonding, you might be wondering whether teeth whitening can make it lighter. The short answer is: whitening products cannot change the original shade of composite bonding. But...

The Polished London Story: How It All Began

If you’ve recently discovered Polished London, I thought it was time I properly shared the story behind the brand, where it started, why I created it and how we got here. Today, Polished London is ...

Teeth Whitening During Pregnancy: What's Safe and What to Avoid

Wondering if teeth whitening is safe during pregnancy? Here's what the current guidance says, what to avoid, and how to keep your smile cared for.

Self-Care for Your Smile: How to Build an Oral Beauty Routine

Oral beauty is where effective oral care meets the confidence of a beauty ritual. Here's how to build a consistent smile routine with Polished London.

How to Use a Tongue Scraper Properly: Benefits, Techniques & Mistakes to Avoid

The 30-second oral beauty step your routine may be missing. Most people brush. Some floss. Far fewer clean their tongue and yet the tongue is one of the largest surfaces in the mouth, and one of th...

Is Teeth Whitening Safe for Sensitive Teeth?

If you've ever wanted a brighter smile but held back because of sensitivity, you're not alone. Sensitivity is the number one reason people avoid teeth whitening and for years, that hesitation made ...

Your Mouth Has a Microbiome Too.

You cleanse your skin. You hydrate it. You choose ingredients that support its natural balance. But what about your mouth? Just like your skin, your mouth has its own microbiome: a community of mic...

Can Toothpaste Really Whiten Teeth? Here’s What It Can and Can’t Do

Can whitening toothpaste genuinely make your teeth whiter? The honest answer is yes but in a very specific, everyday way. Whitening toothpaste is not a dramatic cosmetic treatment. It works by help...

The Oral Microbiome: Why It’s the Future of Oral Care

For years, wellness conversations have centred on the gut microbiome. We've learned about beneficial bacteria, the importance of balance and how our everyday choices can influence the body's natura...

Hero Ingredients at Polished London

At Polished London, we believe effective teeth whitening starts with the formulation not gimmicks. Every ingredient in our oral care products is carefully selected to support enamel health, oral ba...