The Bachelorette's Blinding Smile
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The Bachelorette’s Blinding Smile by Colleen Moody I have a love/hate relationship with The Bachelor- but the salt water in the ocean actually decreases ette’s newest leading lady, Ali Fedotowsky. She was bacteria in the mouth. If you see a lot of pool time my prime gal during her run on The Bachelor until in your future this summer, get a fluoride treatment she went from super-cool to super-whiny when she to protect and strengthen your enamel at your next had to choose between her job and Jake (I’m still visit to the dentist. miffed he didn’t choose my Tenly!). Soak up the sun...moderately. But now she’s calling the shots and is slowly starting You know that baking in the sun is bad for your skin, to redeem herself in my eyes. but being outside this sum- Yes, her Barbie-like extensions mer will actually help your are a tad too much — we smile. Moderate sun exposure know your hair has not tri- increases vitamin D, a crucial pled length in the time frame component to healthy teeth. you’ve been off TV; the jig is Just don’t forget your SPF! up. Her teeth, though, are definitely something to write Munch on fruit. home about. Her smile is gor- Summer snacks like watermel- geous and is making everyone on help clean your teeth and one around her drool. gums because of the high wa- ter content in them. Eat citrus To keep our smiles bright this fruits like grapefruit in mod- summer, we snagged some eration, as the citrus can work tips from Dr. Ramin Tabib, away at your enamel. dentist at NYC Smile Design, on how we can get a smile Stay hydrated. that will make the men line up It’s good for your skin, it’s for us as they do for Ali. Now good for your teeth, and it’s if we could only get our hands good for your waistline! De- on some roses... hydration leads to dry mouth, which can cause tooth decay. Drink lots of water and Check out these tips from Dr. Tabib to keep your chew sugar-free gum for healthy teeth and a health- smile bright all summer long. ier smile. If you have a choice, take a dip in the ocean ver- sus the pool. Chlorine can erode and weaken teeth, www.nycsmiledesign.com.