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1-Minute Smile Makeover Tricks

9 little changes that can transform your teeth into the pearly whites you've always wanted -- instantly

by Anna Jimenez

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Whether you dread going to the dentist or eagerly open wide every six months, here's some news that may shock you: You currently have a few habits that are ruining your smile.

Skip to see 9 easy ways to give your smile a makeover now.

And no, we aren't talking about the glaringly obvious no-nos, like smoking and drinking gallons of Franzia. No judgment, but you're on your own with those beauty-busting behaviors.

The bad-teeth habits we uncovered are far more shocking (as in, your favorite workout could be wrecking your dental health!). But the good news is once you know what these smile saboteurs are, you can take steps to keep your pearly whites in perfect condition.

And there's good reason to do just that: A new Harris Interactive survey found that nearly 90 percent of adults think a bright or white smile makes a good first impression, and more than half say they use your smile to judge your personality, stating it's the best indicator of someone�s friendliness.

So see if you're guilty of committing any of these bad-teeth crimes and try the simple fixes that will make over your smile immediately.

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I never thought that swimming would change the color of teeth! Very enlightening!

by GigiSD Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 08:53PM Report as inappropriate

Everything in moderation would help with most of these problems. Also I can't imagine brushing with a hard bristle tooth brush. OUCH!!

by krista_dailey Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 10:17AM Report as inappropriate

It's good information. Thank you.

by bksc Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 12:13AM Report as inappropriate

say cheese

by LittleBunny Monday, January 7, 2013 at 11:34AM Report as inappropriate

Informative

by EricaC123 Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 07:31AM Report as inappropriate

Great article!

by robyne00 Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 04:41PM Report as inappropriate

interesting

by Nicole2814 Saturday, August 11, 2012 at 08:41PM Report as inappropriate

intriguing

by jaye_tyler Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 01:35PM Report as inappropriate

There are so many things that I never even considered might be affecting my teeth. I am a diet coke girl and I have no desire to quit drinking it. I hear drinking through a straw is better for your teeth than drinking straight from the can.

by flirtygirl214 Monday, July 2, 2012 at 03:33PM Report as inappropriate

birth control? i had no idea it could affect my teeth!

by liliofthevalley Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 08:45AM Report as inappropriate