It makes sense that what you put in your mouth can have a big impact on the health and appearance of your teeth. Dentists warn that sugar is the substance that does the most damage to teeth. Make sure to read nutrition labels and avoid foods that have a lot of added sugar. Avoid sodas, fruit juices, and energy drinks. All of these have significant amounts of sugar that can be harmful to your teeth. There are certain foods and beverages that are good for your teeth. For example, drinking tea (black or green) can slow the growth of bacteria in your mouth. Cheese can lower the amount of acid produced in your mouth. Eat more calcium. This nutrient supports bone health, which includes your jaw. This can help your overall oral health. Try cottage cheese or low fat milk. Smoking is harmful to your overall health and this includes your teeth and mouth. Smoking can cause tooth discoloration, gum disease, cavities, and mouth cancers. One of the most important things you can do to help your teeth look great is to avoid smoking. If you don't smoke, don't start. If you smoke, try to quit. It is a very difficult process, but well worth the effort. Ask your doctor to recommend a smoking cessation product, such as the patch or a gum. In order to have great teeth you need to keep them. This means that you need to try your hardest to keep your teeth safe. If you play any sports, consider wearing a mouth guard. This is especially important if you play contact sports, such as football or roller derby. Mouth guards are also very useful if you grind your teeth. Wearing a guard can help you keep from grinding down the enamel on your teeth while you sleep. Ask your dentist to recommend a product; they might even be able to take impressions of your mouth to make you a customized mouth guard.

Summary: Pay attention to your diet. Don't smoke. Protect your teeth.

There are different types of flats and pants, and some styles look better paired together than others. Certain types of pants, when paired with a certain type of flat, can also make your legs look longer or shorter. This section will give you different ideas on how to pair pants and shorts with your flats. These sorts of pants include the boyfriend cut, Capri's, and any rolled-up pants. They look especially good with ballet flats, sandals, moccasins, and canvas sneakers. This pairing also helps your legs look longer, especially of the flats are open-top (such as ballet flats). Above the ankle flats can also be worn with shorter pants. If you are wearing above the ankle flats or boots, however, be sure to tuck the pants inside the boot. The one exception to this are high-top Converse sneakers; the jeans won't fit into the narrow cuff of the shoes and should be born over them. They will also help your legs look longer. If it is cold, you can consider wearing some tights under the shorts for a punky sort of look. Below the ankle flats can also be worn with shorts, but they will make your legs look even longer. If you have very long legs to begin with, keep this in mind. They should never be tucked into a pair of boots, however, or they will bunch up. Consider wearing a pair of pants that are the same color as your boots. This will help your legs look longer. It will also prevent the shoes from "dividing" your leg in half.

Summary: Know how to pair flats with pants. Pair beneath the ankle flats with shorter pants. Skinny jeans and other skinny pants work great with all types of flats. Shorts will look great with above the ankle flats and boots. Bootcut and other wider-legged pants will work great with any type of flat.

Before you can begin to overcome a fear of success, you have to understand what success means to you. Even though it may be tough to pinpoint specifically what being successful means to you, doing this will help you understand exactly what it is you're fearing. Be sure to identify your vision for personal and professional success. Ask yourself, "What does success look and feel like to me? How will I know if I'm successful? What will I do and how will I act when I'm successful?" Write down as your answers to these questions. Include answers that may not seem to relate to success if they pop into your head. For example, if you think "Success looks like luxury," write that. Be as specific as possible. For example, instead of writing, "If I have a lot of money I'll know I'm successful," write something like, "I'll know I'm successful when I have $10 million in savings." Sometimes when we are afraid we can recognize the feeling, but not still understand exactly what we're afraid of. In order to overcome your fear, you have to ask yourself what specifically you are afraid of and where the fear cam from. Once you know what you're really afraid of, you can work to overcome your fear. Try asking yourself, "Am I fearful of this because someone put it in my head? Or, is it based on past mistakes or failures?" If the fear is truly unfounded, this may help you let go of it. Look over your list of definitions of success. Think about each item on the list and how you feel about it. For instance, if success is winning a football championship, how will you feel if you do win? Write a few words that describe how you feel about each item. For instance, if you wrote "success is graduating," you might write, "means I'm not a child anymore; makes me nervous about responsibilities." Pay attention to signs of success that give you negative feelings. For example, if you listed financial security as a sign of success and you noted it makes you think of loneliness, you may want to explore why this is. Being honest with yourself about just how your fear of success is holding you back is one way to overcome it. Take some time to think about specific ways in which your fear of success is limiting your potential and your future success. Write down examples of how you have sabotaged yourself. For instance, you might write, "I procrastinated on my report." Also, write about what might have happened if you hadn't let your fear hold you back. For example, you may write something like, "I could have gotten the raise and afford the vacation I want." Take a moment to thoroughly visualize yourself succeeding. Positive visualizations may help to eliminate your fear. Writing a short statement declaring that you aren't going to let fear stop you from succeeding and reaching your goals any more is a concrete way to overcome your fear. Doing this can help you improve your self-confidence, as well as remind you that your fear of success doesn't control your life. Write a sentence or two along the lines of, "I am not a victim of my fear. I am not afraid of success. I will be successful and I will enjoy it." Read your statement out-loud on a regular basis. For instance, you might read it before work each morning or before a major presentation. You can also read your declaration to an accountability partner who can help keep you focused on your goal. You may be more likely to follow through with things if someone is holding you accountable.
Summary: Ask yourself how you define success. Question what about success scares you. Determine how fear is limiting you. Declare defeat of your fear.