When
you think about accessorizing your wardrobe, put aside the necklaces, earrings,
and rings.
Consider
making a statement with a brighter smile.
Rather
than the typical “do not do” list, here are 10 tricks for fresh breath and a
brighter smile.
Keeping
a Brighter Smile
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No
need to over-accessorize yourself when you have a killer smile
1.Use
Baking Soda
Baking
soda is known as an active ingredient in teeth whitening products, as well as
hydrogen peroxide. These two ingredients combined form a powerful surface level
stain removing team. For those with sensitive gums, form this mixture into a
thick paste. Then apply it directly to your teeth and let it sit for two
minutes. Then, brush and rinse as usual.
Check
out this short video clip we found for you demonstrating how to use baking soda
to whiten your teeth:
2. Swish
Around Apple Cider Vinegar
Since
it’s an acid, apple cider vinegar is great at whitening teeth. It’s also used
to kill bacteria in the mouth, helping freshen your breath. It doesn’t take
much, just use two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar diluted with ¼ cup of
water. Brush afterward so it doesn’t wear the enamel down on your teeth.
3. Snack on
Crunchy Veggies
Crunchy
veggies such as broccoli, carrots, and celery are nature’s way of scrubbing
your teeth.
4. Switch
Up Your Lipstick
Are
you heading out after work and need to brighten up your smile? Keep a red
lipstick with you. It has a blue undertone that will contrast with yellow
undertones. Try NARS Pure Matte Lipstick, Mascate, which is a rich red
lipstick. Besides just helping your teeth appear whiter, it contains wild mango
butter, great for conditioning your lips.
5. Keep
Stains at Bay
You
may be familiar with this trick to smile without tiring out. However, this
works well to help prevent stains from building up on your teeth in the first
place, Place a thin layer of petroleum jelly on your teeth before drinking
staining beverages such as coffee or wine.
Freshen
Your Breath, Naturally
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There
are other ways to keep your breath fresh aside from chewing gum
6. Snack on
Yogurt
Yogurt
is one of the best foods to replace lost good bacteria. This bacteria can help
combat the bad bacteria that fester in your mouth causing bad breath. Make it
extra potent by adding strawberries which help to freshen your breath and the
citric acid whitens teeth.
7. Drink Up
Your Water
Besides
just being good for you, water keeps your mouth moist and reduce the occurrence
of dry mouth. If your mouth is too dry, bad breath can form. If you don’t like
water and refuse to buy bottled water as most people do, purchase a fruit
infused water bottle and take it with you on the go. You can mix your favorite
fruit combinations such as strawberries and pineapple, strawberries and lemon,
or orange and blueberry.
8. Brush
Your Tongue
You
may brush your tongue each day, but still feel that bit of ick built up later
on in the day. That’s because plaque and other buildup are hiding in your
tongues grooves, something a toothbrush can’t accurately get to. So purchase a
tongue scraper and brush it the right way. This eliminates the bacteria and
leaves you with fresher breath.
Check
out this video on how to properly brush your teeth to keep your breath fresh
and have that shiny, pearly white teeth.
9. Cover It
Up with Vodka
Are
you out on a date and have eaten some pretty non-impressive foods? With no
breath mints on hand, sip on some vodka. Vodka – you guessed it -kills
bacteria! Eliminate the bacteria, eliminate the bad breath.
10. Choose
the Right Herbs
Finally,
don’t leave herbs on the table. Parsley and mint leaves are excellent in
fighting bad breath. Parsley may seem like just a decorative herb, but the
chlorophyll’s antibacterial properties kill the bacteria.
Do
you have any teeth whitening or breath freshening tips?
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