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No. 1: Biloxi, Miss.
Biloxi is like a perfect storm for bad teeth: no. 51 in dentists per capita, no. 52 (we're counting D.C. and Puerto Rico in here) in dental visits, no. 51 in exercise and no. 49 in fruit and vegetable consumption. As if that weren't enough, it's also no. 7 in teeth loss and the third smokiest city in America. Teeth don't stand a chance here!

If you live in one of these cities, or maybe your smile could just use a boost, check out our guide to the best and worst teeth whiteners here.

What makes for a beautiful smile? We asked Irwin Smigel, DDS., founder and president of the American Society for Dental Aesthetics (ASDA) and creator of Supersmile, for his criteria: Regular dentist visits, not smoking, minimizing your coffee, soda and red wine intake and brushing and flossing. Other factors, like having hard water or a dry climate, can also stain teeth or create a dry mouth (which can hurt gums). We looked at these factors and found 14 cities that fell short on what it takes to have a healthy, attractive smile. If your city is on the list, it might be time to make an appointment with your dentist.
BY SARAH CARRILLO | SHARES
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