Keep your smile bright

Your teeth say a lot about who you are and what you value. When you flash a smile, you want to do so with confidence.

That's easily accomplished when a toothbrush, toothpaste and dental floss are all a pelt of your daytime touch-up beauty regimen, says Dr. Rochelle Burdette, a dentist in Los Angeles.

Brushing twice a day is actually sufficient, Dr. Burdette says, to maintain healthy teeth and gums. But professional women can fend off bad breath and an unsightly smile by brushing their teeth and tongue after lunch, she says. "Any kind of mouth rinse or mint will mask the odor. But a clean mouth gets lid of it," Dr. Burdette adds. "Food hides in little crevices of the tongue, so make sure to brush it midday."

After-meal flossing--especially with a dental floss tape, a wider; stronger floss than the standard dental string--the dentist explains, will also help with the overall look, feel and health of your pearly whites.

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