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6 Free Tricks For Whiter Teeth

Hate your stained teeth but professional teeth whitening is too expensive?  Or maybe you've tried teeth whitening and it didn't work out as planned.  Here are 6 ways to give your smile a brighter appearance without bleaching:

1. Say no to yellow or orange lipstick

Darker colored lipsticks make your teeth look whiter, but they also make you look older so choose your lipstick colors wisely. Red lipsticks and those with cool blue tones will make your teeth look whiter.

Stay away from yellow and orange toned lipsticks that make your teeth look yellow. Pale, frosted shades tend to make your teeth look dull as do matte finishes.

2. Avoid bright white clothes

 A bright white shirt or dress will only accentuate your less-than-white teeth. Try wearing off-white or cream and always choose colors that are a shade lighter than your teeth.

3. Go bronze

Golden and darker skin tones make your teeth look whiter. Instead of heading to the beach or tanning salon, try a bronzing lotion on your face.

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Listerine For Whiter Teeth

Your mouthwash can help whiten your teeth. I was flipping through the coupon circular in the Sunday paper and saw an advertisement and coupon for Listerine Whitening pre-brush rinse. Then I saw it at the supermarket. It got me thinking. How would using a mouthwash give me whiter teeth?

The answer? Mouthwash helps get rid of plaque. The buildup of plaque is what causes teeth to look yellow and dingy over time. I decided to check the ingredients as well. Maybe there was some secret addition that made Listerine Whitening better at teeth whitening than other mouthwashes.

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Is Teeth Whitening Dangerous?

Who doesn’t want a dazzling, brighter, whiter smile? But if you’re like me, maybe you’ve wondered if there’s any danger in whitening your teeth. The answer is no.

Not if it’s done properly. Unfortunately there are those who take it too far, using over the counter teeth whitening products every day instead of once or twice a year or at recommended intervals.

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Let A Mirror And Your Budget Be Your Guide

I like last week's advice from Loretta Grantham of the Palm Beach Post, that when it comes to anti-aging creams and serums, "Let a mirror and your budget be your guide".

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Considering Laminates? 20/20 Says Get A Really Good Dentist

This evening's ABC 20/20 show was an exposé on bad dental veneers. No, let me correct that, they showed awful veneers. I saw one mangled smile after another. Clear message: get your self a really good dentist before getting dental laminates.

I've always had the assumption that getting a Hollywood smile is just a matter of shelling out the big bucks. Porcelain veneers run as much as a $1,000 a tooth.

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Anti-aging Regardless Of The State Of The Economy

When the stock market booms, the money flows. And when money flows cosmetic surgery also booms. With the stock market gyrating as of late and investors losing more than $2 billion according to the Financial Times, does that mean the quest for eternal youth will come screeching to a halt?

Nah… Having trickled down into mainstream America and demographics being what they are, the preservation and or pursuit of youthful appearances is in full swing.

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