Every time we watch a Red Carpet special, episode of "New Girl," or the latest Paula Deen interview, we marvel at how much whiter everyone's teeth are than ours. Then we finish our red wine, go to bed without flossing, and tell ourselves it's impossible to have a brighter smile without ingesting a boatload of peroxide. See weekly calendar

Cavities, coffee stains, and plaque -- oh my! Learn all the expert tricks and latest technologies to get whiter teeth -- fast Get tricks

Quick, name five things you find more entertaining than flossing your teeth. Too easy, we know. But although it may be lacking in the fun department, good dental hygiene is important. Why should you care? Because more research shows that the internal inflammation that begins with periodontal issues leads to a number of diseases and chronic health problems. See health benefits

You know how a structured Birkin bag or sparkly solitaire earrings can upgrade even the most bargain-basement outfit? Well, a bright smile works the same kind of magic -- it's one of the fastest and easiest ways to look healthier, prettier, and younger. And while age, plus eating and oral health habits all play a large role in maintaining a great grin, these factors alone don't always guarantee the pearliest of whites. That's when you may want to consider bleaching or whitening your teeth. See tips

According to a study conducted by UK-based cosmetics firm VIE, women who wear red lipstick are perceived to be more confident than Chapstick-wearers. It's probably not a surprise that the hue of your lipstick preference, your wardrobe, and even the way you smile can speak volumes about your personality. Curious to know what your smile is saying about you? Take this quiz to find out now. Take quiz

These days, it feels like everyone (and everything) is getting an eco makeover. Celebs are swapping their Porches for Priuses; plastic bags are becoming obsolete at grocery stores; hemp is becoming a food and fabric staple; heck, you can even buy organic yoga mats. But while we may shop, eat, and even work out in a more eco-friendly fashion, there's one area most of us don't bother to greenify: our beauty products. Go natural

I have a problem. Well, to be honest I have a few problems (seasonal allergies and an aversion to exercise for starters) but today I'm talking about one in particular: my addiction to infomercials. See dare

Be honest -- how often do you look at the ingredient labels for your beauty products? Almost never? We know it's all too easy to grab any old shampoo at the store. After all, who's really got the time to look up what momoethanolamine and triethanolamine (and all those other crazy ingredients) mean? See more

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If you love beauty products and love to write, there's no sweeter gig than being a beauty editor. We get to test, review, and write about almost every new product that hits the market. Of course we'll never be paid like hedge fund managers, but that seems like a fair tradeoff. See products