A photo of Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino, together with businessman Jimmy Wanjigi, smiling from ear to ear, last month prompted the online community to recommend Owino a visit to the dentist.What had caught the eye of many Twitter users, was the contrast of Babu Owino's and Wanjigi's teeth colour. Many were of the opinion that Wanjigi’s teeth were neat and sparkling white as compared to the controversial MP’s teeth which looked colored.When Wanjigi, for the first time addressed the media on Wednesday after the end of police siege of his Muthaiga residence, one could not help notice the tycoon's sparkling white teeth. But what could really be behind Wanjigi's 'admirable' dental formula?Well, some will simply argue that Wanjigi's deep pockets can help him keep his teeth in whichever way he may desire. That could be true. But what could Wanjigi be doing that the rest of us may be missing?According to onhealth.com, superficial tooth stains can often be removed or reduced by using over-the-counter items such as toothpaste with whiteners, whitener strips, and other kits.Tooth whitening kits containing carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide can also prove effective. These chemicals may help remove superficial and some deeper discolorations.Home whitening strips. Whitening strips usually contain about a 5% hydrogen peroxide impregnated strip of polyethylene that people can apply to teeth at home. They are usually worn for a few minutes a day for about a week to achieve maximum results.Baking soda, sometimes mixed with lemon juice, has been claimed by many to help whiten teeth. Saliva flow and the scrubbing action of foods like apples, pears, and carrots also help to keep teeth white. Strawberries are considered to contain both astringents that remove stains and vitamin C that may remove plaque.Finally, by eating and drinking non-staining foods and fluids and by using whiteners carefully, whitening treatment may last about a year.Wanjigi, may not be using any of these remedies, but you now know what you may have to do to make your teeth look like his. 

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