Heads out of the gutter people – the oral issues of paramount concern this Valentine’s Day are of a dental nature. Let’s face it, the 2-metre rule is pretty helpful if you have a partner with awful breath! We know the pandemic hasn’t exactly helped the oral health (or love life) of the country. Should you be one of many, concerned about bad breath or broken fillings wrecking your Valentine’s Day, read on. These trusted products will quickly resolve any oral issues, so you can focus on a night of love (instead of a broken heart and teeth).

1.Dentemp Loose Cap & Lost Filling Dental Repair Kit, £6, www.boots.com

Most people will have experienced the agony that comes with a lost filling or loose caps/crowns. Honestly, there really is nothing as bad as tooth pain. Don’t let the problem ruin your Valentine’s Day. Renowned brand, Dentemp offer a dentist-developed solution. Their Loose Cap & Lost Filling Dental Repair Kit quickly and effectively works to provide a temporary solution – so you can keep smiling until the Dentist is back in town! The Dentemp Repair Kit is a literal lifesaver (no need to reach for the whiskey).

2.Glo32 Advanced Whitening Toothpaste, £10 (100ml) www.boots.com

Ensure your smile stays sparkly, white and irresistible no matter what you are tucking into during a night of romance. Garlic and wine are no big deal if you have a tube of the Glo32 toothpaste in your bathroom cabinet. Formulated with gentle, yet highly effective ingredients such as coconut oil, you can rest assured your teeth will look amazing (without the painful side effects some other whitening products can cause).

3.Glo32 System Whitening £30, www.boots.com

We are all about healthier living and Glo32 System guarantees a perfect smile without any nasty side effects or sensitivity. The kit includes a 14-day treatment of whitening strips, as well as an on-the-go stilo for (if and when) you are dining out. Formulated with coconut oil, this cruelty-free and vegan product provides a healthy and natural way to whiten your gnashers.

N.B: Those with tooth sensitivity should reduce the dosage accordingly. People suffering from broken gums, mouth ulcers or who have undergone recent dental surgery should avoid this and any other whitening products.

4.The Humble Co. Bamboo Interdental Brushes, £4 (0.7mm 8 Pack), www.boots.com

When it comes to clean and sustainable living, the Humble Co. are at the top of their game. Check out their Interdental Brush. The handle is made from 100% sustainably grown bamboo and nylon bristles from DuPont – making this the go-to alternative to the regular floss!

For anyone who is sick of the sight of their partner, but sadly cannot swerve Valentine’s Day – we suggest buying these and saving them for a less rainy day!

For more reading inspo try, “Are you Making These Oral Health Mistakes?”