Your mate’s got teeth like a toothpaste ad. Yours? More café latte coloured. You’ve tried whitening toothpaste, scrolled past charcoal products. Nothing’s working. Most teeth whitening advice is either selling you something dodgy or making fake promises. Let’s talk about what genuinely works, what wastes money, and which treatment makes sense for your situation. Understanding Why Teeth Get Discoloured Natural tooth colour ranges from light grey to yellowish-white. Comparing yourself to Instagram means comparing yourself to veneers and filters. Tooth discolouration is treatable and worth addressing if it bothers you. Surface stains from coffee, wine, or smoking sit on your enamel.