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Get Whiter Teeth -- Safely and Naturally

By: Marisa Belger

When it comes to teeth, it seems like you can have too much of a good thing. I find the glaring white enamel reverberating off the pages of celebrity gossip magazines to be blinding. Are human beings supposed to have teeth that practically glow in the dark? That said, there is nothing quite like a naturally bright smile. And though it’s inevitable that our teeth can be stained by our daily cup of English breakfast tea or evening glass of cabernet, it’s good to know that we can do something about it.

Recently, I’ve noticed that my own smile is tarnished by an unsightly yellow hue -- almost like my teeth are in a photograph snapped in 1975. Here’s what I’m doing to get whiter teeth safely:

• Eating crunchy fruits and vegetables. Carrots, apples, celery and other produce are natural tooth-scrubbers, and they’re good for you too! Check out more cavity-preventing foods.
  
• Flossing. Removing the gunk that’s stuck between your teeth helps you to not only avoid cavities, but also prevent staining. Whiter teeth are just the motivation I need to put flossing on my daily to-do list.

• Using safe teeth-whiteners. I need my teeth whitening to be easy and healthy. Crest Whitestrips (also the sponsor of my blog) have received a coveted green label from the Environmental Working Group’s Skin Deep Database, so they can be used with little to no concern over safety. The strips are simple to apply, and they work fast. Try it!

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