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"  It&amp;#039;s no secret that we Americans are obsessed with our teeth. Here are five important items to check out to get a great smile and maintain it.    Brushing at least twice a day for at least 2 minutes is still one of the best things you can do for your oral hygiene. According to a recent survey, when compared to manual toothbrush users, electric toothbrush users are more passionate about oral care, more likely to follow their dentists&amp;#039; advice, and get better results. If you don&amp;#039;t yet own a power toothbrush and want to invest in one, you don&amp;#039;t have to spend a lot these days. Check out the Spinbrush and Sonicare brushes which are available with an array of features at pricepoints ranging from $9 to $170. Plus they&amp;#039;ve earned the Good Housekeeping Seal which means they&amp;#039;re backed by our 2 year consumer policy.  When it comes to toothpaste, there are loads of choices and personal preferences. Crest Vivid White and Arm &amp;amp;amp; Hammer Whitening Booster are both GH Seal holders. Our obsession with our teeth doesn&amp;#039;t stop at cleaning them. We want them whiter as well which accounts for the popularity of at-home tooth whiteners. Our Lab favorite:Crest 3D White Whitestrips With Advanced Seal. The new 2 Hour Express version is perfect when you need to get your teeth bright for a special event. Though costlier, Go Smile&amp;#039;s Whitening Light works in just 30 minutes. Charmaine will post about our laboratory findings on this one later this month in more detail.  The survey I referred to above also found that Last but not least: Floss regularly, at least once a day. I have to admit I have a hard time fitting this into my routine but it&amp;#039;s important for plaque removalto prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Our recommended floss is another GH Seal holder: CrestFor more advice on a great smile, check the Good Looks section of our February issue that&amp;#039;s on the newsstand right now.     "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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