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"  A bright smile is a high priority for most women, but that doesn&amp;#039;t mean they&amp;#039;re willing to spend thousands of dollars \u2014 and hours in the dentist&amp;#039;s chair \u2014 on a high-tech professional whitening treatment. So, what&amp;#039;s a girl to do to get those pearly whites? It doesn&amp;#039;t take much, according to top New York City cosmetic dentist Elisa Mello. Here, some quick fixes you can do throughout the day to get instant results:  In the Morning  If you like using whitening strips but don&amp;#039;t like sitting around for the 10 minutes they&amp;#039;re doing their magic, then multitask. &amp;quot;Use over-the-counter whitening strips and whiten while you wake up in the shower,&amp;quot; Mello recommends.  At Lunch  Swish water in your mouth for 30 seconds right after eating to help prevent stains from food, she says. Better yet? Keep a bottle of mouthwash at your desk, so you have it readily available.  During a Midday Snack  If cravings hit, chomp on apples, pears, strawberries, celery, or carrots. &amp;quot;Any raw fruit or vegetable that happens to produce saliva will help remove bacteria and whiten your teeth,&amp;quot; she tells Marie Claire.  After Work  When going out for the night, opt for a lipstick that will make your teeth appear brighter instantly. Lipsticks with blue undertones \u2014 rose, red, burgundy, and plum shades \u2014 work best. But be careful when choosing a hue with orange undertones. Those &amp;quot;can make your teeth appear dull and yellow,&amp;quot; Mello says.  At Dinner  When you finish your meal, pop in some whitening gum, which contains stain-removing calprox. Still, any gum will work. Because it stimulates saliva flow, it will act as a natural detergent.  Before Bed  Just like it&amp;#039;s a bad habit to go to sleep without removing your makeup, don&amp;#039;t hit the sheets until you brush \u2014 and try to get in a quick flossing session while you&amp;#039;re at it. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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