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Discover the latest smartphone apps to help keep your teeth healthy and clean

We've collected six of the best, from virtual dentists to interactive apps for children

BRUSH up on the latest smartphone apps to help keep your teeth healthy and clean.

Here, MATTHEW BARBOUR shares six of the best.

Sugar Smart

Free, iPhone, Android

Simply scan the barcode of any item and find out how many sugar cubes are in it.
Created as part of the Change4Life campaign.

Virtual Dentist

Free, iPad, iPhone, Android

This dental simulator app helps you visualise the outcome of various dental procedures.
Try out braces or teeth whitening.


Chomper Chums

Free, iPhone, Android

An app for children. Kids get rewards for brushing their teeth and can use them to treat their Chomper Chums virtual pet.

MyTeeth

Free, iPad, iPhone

An educational brushing aid for children. Kids can choose one of four animated characters to guide them through their brushing routine.


Brush DJ

Free, iPad, iPhone, Android

Put this award-winning app on your phone and enjoy two minutes of music, showing you how long to brush for. NHS endorsed.