Beauty Within / GQ FALL PARNERSHIP ISSUE 2015

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THE FIX Dental Hacks Tricks to keep your smile top-notch BY ALY WALANSKY g Improving your smile is an everyday, multiple-times-a-day job. As newcomers to gyms who want immediate results soon learn, those results are only achieved through repetition, repetition and, of course, more repetition. There are the obvious habits we all, hopefully, perform: Brush at least twice per day, floss after brushing, use mouthwash and visit the dentist twice a year, but there are other habits and nuances that can help you get the smile you’re after. B R U S H I N G T I P S CLEAN TEETH Get a good electric toothbrush — they’re better at removing sticky plaque from the smooth surfaces of your teeth. “The ultrasonic vibrations of the brush’s head vibrate the plaque off teeth, similar to way the ultrasonic scaler does when you get your teeth cleaned at the dentist’s office,” says New York City-based dentist Andrew Deutch (www. rosenanddeutchdentistry. com). Also, all toothbrush bristles must be soft. Hardbristle toothbrushes can cause serious abrasion and wear to your teeth, so brush softly with a soft-bristle brush. A great option is the Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush. The way you hold your toothbrush is important. It should be angled up toward the gums at a 45-degree angle to ensure the plaque by the gumline is being removed properly. FLOSS Flossing is an incredibly important part of your daily routine, but many folks simply aren’t doing it enough, or at all. “Most people don’t like flossing because they don’t like getting spit and food particles on their hands, fingers or bathroom mirrors,” says Dr. Ramzi Matar (www.maitlandsmiles.com), a Florida-based family dentist. “I tell my patients to keep their floss in the shower and floss as part of their shower routine, thus eliminating the ‘gross’ aspect — but please don’t leave dirty floss in the shower or your partner may find it!” A great whitening, breathfreshening floss to try is Oral-B Glide 3D White Whitening + Scope Flavor Floss. 30 • <strong>FALL</strong>/WINTER
Dental Hacks < THE FIX TONGUE CLEANER “Some studies estimate that 80% to 95% of bad breath comes from food, bacteria, fungi and dead cells that build up at the back of the tongue,” Matar says. “Once patients start using a tongue scraper and see what comes off their tongues, they rarely go back.” Spoons, either disposable or silverware, work just as well if you don’t have a scraper handy. A great one to try is the Philips Sonicare BreathRX Tongue Cleaner. You can also try stashing a few plastic spoons in your glove compartment, briefcase — wherever you can for on-thego scraping. Plus, it’s much less embarrassing carrying around plastic spoons than tongue scrapers! Photo by Kristina Radeke Photography WHITENINGThe best way to have a bright, white smile is to maintain a bright, white smile. Colgate Optic White Platinum Express White Toothpaste, Crest 3D White Luxe Multi-Care Whitening Rinse and Crest 3D White Luxe Supreme FlexFit Whitestrips are all great finds. Used regularly, they’ll help remove stains and maintain that perfect smile. “The best time to whiten your teeth, if you are using an over-the-counter whitening product, is after a professional cleaning, as the teeth are plaque-free and will absorb more of the ingredient to whiten,” Matar says. “If your teeth are too sensitive to whiten, use a toothpaste for sensitive teeth for about two weeks before starting the process. This builds up a ‘tolerance’ that will help eliminate the sensitivity when whitening your teeth.” <strong>FALL</strong>/WINTER • 31
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