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The Secret to a White Smile

People have been asking me for years "how do you keep your teeth so white"? I'm a huge coffee drinker and I've spent most of the last decade pregnant or breastfeeding, so I haven't used any chemical whitening products. Here's the secret: 1) Brush your teeth twice a day (minimum) and floss 2) See your dentist for a professional cleaning at least once a year 3) Use a straw with any colored beverage and for ladies...we add a #4 4) Wear dark lipstick You thought I was going to tell you to stop drinking red wine and coffee, didn't you? Nope - not this girl! Drinking soda with a straw isn't tough, and I drink wine in public withOUT a straw, but when I'm at home, I'll actually use a straw. Coffee on the other hand was kind of a trick. Who wants to use a plastic straw with a hot liquid? The answer is NO ONE and it's not a good idea anyway, because the temperature and the plastic/wax ensures you'll be drinking chemicals not meant ...