5 Instant Tips for a Brighter Smile

5 Tips for Whiter Teeth…Instantly!

These days, you can't greet your adoring public without a sparkling smile--it's the ultimate "must-have" fashion accessory. Celebrity Aesthetic Dentist Dr. Jonathan B. Levine whose A-list clients include Sarah Jessica Parker, Christy Brinkley and Victoria’s Secret Model Allesandra D’Ambrosio shared a few tips with The Advice Sisters to help brighten your smile instantly,w without any expensive procedures, fuss or bother. I'm delighted to share them with you:

1. Whiten While you Chew

Everyone knows that red wine and coffee stain your teeth, but some foods can actually work to whiten your teeth while you eat! The following foods remove stains by exfoliating teeth before the stain molecules have the time to attach deeply to the surface. It is like a skin scrub for your smile. Foods that whiten teeth include:
Apples
Celery
Carrots
Spinach
Broccoli
Lettuce

2. Lip Color Covers Stains

Some lip colors can actually make your teeth look significantly whiter (and darker!).

If you have grayish teeth:

Avoid: Red Lipsticks with blue tones
Try: Cool tone with a brown base. Nude pinks with an almost brownish hue are best.

If you have yellowish teeth:

Avoid: Deep, dark shades. Bright Shades. Super shiny glosses
Try: Pink shades that have blue undertones. Nudes


3. Go Bronze

Golden and tan skin tones (from a bottle not from harmful UVA/UVB rays of course) not only give you a more toned, healthy appearance but also make your eyes pop and your teeth look brighter! The Advice Sisters have reviewed lots of self-tanners in the past few years, including
DuWop Revolotion FACE (there's also a version for the Body). Unlike traditional bronzers, Revolotion is actually a moisturizer that contains SPF 15 sun protection along with a a hint of bronzing pigment and subtle shimmer. The streak-free, easy to apply formula gives you a believable glow. Both are available at Sephora retail stores and Sephora and Beauty.com

4. Accessorize

Try wearing shimmering white rhinestone jewelry or gleaming silver to make your teeth appear whiter. Stay away from gold, which exaggerates any yellowish tones in teeth.


5. Clothing

A bright white shirt will only accentuate less-than-white teeth. Choose an off-white or cream-colored shade instead. Reducing the contrast will result in the appearance of a brighter, whiter smile.