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Keep Your Family Smiling with These Tips for National Oral Health Care Month

April 28, 2017 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

Having parented through childhood caries, dental surgery for both my boys and upcoming braces for my oldest son, it’s no secret that I’m passionate about dental health. National Oral Health Care month is the perfect annual reminder that it’s important to pay special attention to our teeth and our overall oral hygiene, since good dental health can have a tremendous impact on overall health! To get your family started on the path towards a brighter, whiter smile, try these easy tips:

For the Kids

Children look to Mom and Dad as role models, so make sure you lead by example and talk to them about the importance of taking care of their teeth and gums! [Read more…]

Resolve to Improve Your Dental Health in the New Year with Oral-B Toothbrushes-Giveaway #PGMom

December 13, 2015 by Kathryn 179 Comments

Having dealt with bad teeth for most of my life, I know how hard it can be to transform dental habits. But with the time of New Year’s Resolutions fast approaching, committing to better dental health can be one of the simplest and best goals you can set for the new year! And with a little help from Oral-B, it just takes a few minutes every day to see a big difference in your dental health (and your dental bills)!

Winter White

Start the year off right with a winter white smile. We all know the winter is sometimes dark and cold, but you’ll want to get out of bed to start your day off right with the New Power Brush User Oral-B Vitality Sensitive Electric Toothbrush. Your teeth will feel noticeably cleaner, your mouth noticeably fresher and when you walk out the door in the morning, your day will be off on the right foot with a winter white smile. [Read more…]

Scare Cavities Away this Halloween with Tips from Truly Radiant

October 14, 2015 by Kathryn 17 Comments

While fall isn’t my favourite season, I do enjoy it quite a bit, and especially its celebrations. Who doesn’t love indulging in a big piece of pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving? And Halloween has always been one of my favourite holidays, both for the fun costumes and the delicious candy!

But fall baking and leftover Halloween candy can certainly spell trouble for the teeth. Make sure you and your family are up to speed on the best ways to avoid cavities. Using the right tools and techniques can help stop cavities from digging a ghoulish hole in your teeth.

First off, make sure you are equipped with the right tools. The Truly Radiant™ Extra White Manual Toothbrush is the only manual brush that features a unique rotating head, plus elongated all-access bristles designed to blast away surface stains. Using this brush will not only help keep teeth pearly white, it will also help brush away any newly formed cavities caused by Halloween overindulgence. Pair this with the Truly Radiant™ Rejuvenating Toothpaste and you have yourself a winning cavity fighting pair. [Read more…]

Celebrate Oral Health Month with 3 Great Tips from Church & Dwight

April 29, 2015 by Kathryn 28 Comments

April is National Oral Health Month and as most people know, oral health is a topic I’m pretty passionate about! As if dealing with my own problem teeth wasn’t motivation enough, having both of my boys undergo dental surgery as a result of childhood caries made me especially dedicated to keeping their teeth strong and healthy.

Whether you’re teaching your kids about proper dental health or you’re trying to beat a few bad habits yourself, Church & Dwight has three great tips and some must-have products for Oral Health Month that will help you take care of your family’s teeth!

Teach good habits at a young age

Many of us know that good (and bad) habits are hard to break. Teach your children good oral health care habits early on, as it will get them in a daily routine and help avoid future dental troubles. Did you know that according to the World Health Organization, 60-90% of children experience tooth decay?. Introduce toothpaste with fluoride like Orajel™ Super Mario ™ Kids Fluoride Toothpaste after the age of 2 years or when your dentist recommends it to help fight cavities from the get-go. To make teeth time extra fun, try new Spinbrush™ My Little Pony ™ or Super Mario ™ battery brushes so kids can practice healthy habits with the help of their favourite characters. Children under age 3 years should use the brush under adult supervision. [Read more…]

Halloweeen Tricks and Treats for Healthy Teeth from Orajel and Arm & Hammer Spinbrush

October 23, 2014 by Kathryn 1 Comment

Calling all ghosts, ghouls and goblins! This All Hallows’ Eve, while wicked witches are brewing their cauldrons and zombies are creeping through the night, we suspect that you and your kids will be chanting “trick or treat!” With all the candy enjoyed this Halloween, it’s important to take care of those pearly whites. Luckily with the great Arm & Hammer™, Spinbrush™ and Orajel™ products, you can ensure that your costume does the scaring and not your teeth.

Personally, my boys enjoy brushing their teeth a lot more when they have fun toothbrushes to use. The new Arm & Hammer™ Spinbrush™ Super Mario Bros Toothbrush lets kids brush their teeth with their favourite Super Mario character. Zackary and Benjamin have been obsessed with Super Mario for years, so these new brushes are sure to be a hit with them! With any kids brush, it’s important that the design works for their unique needs. Look for a toothbrush that is designed with a smaller brush head (best for smaller mouths) and a brush head that helps remove plaque and massage gums. Battery powered toothbrushes are a great option for kids as it makes tooth brushing time that much more fun. [Read more…]