As the granddaughter of a dentist, I’ve known the importance of good dental health from day one. My family taught me how important it was to take good care of my teeth by brushing and flossing thoroughly every single day and going to the dentist regularly. As a result of these good habits, I’ve had extremely healthy teeth my whole life – in fact, I didn’t get my first cavity until age 32! I feel lucky that my parents emphasized dental hygiene so much, because tooth decay is actually the most common childhood disease.
Because oral health is so crucial, February has been designated National Children’s Dental Health Month as a way of getting families actively involved with encouraging their children to build healthy habits. My family always did this by brushing teeth together and explaining to me from a very young age what we were doing, and why. Start early, and make it a game so that kids look forward to it!
She loves brushing her teeth!
Aside from taking the time to brush and floss, it’s also important to look at what you’re using. We all know that we should change out our toothbrushes at least every 3-4 months, and I honestly throw mine out even more frequently because I get grossed out easily. If my toothbrush happens to fall on the floor, or get stuffed in my purse while I’m traveling, I toss it in the garbage even if it’s brand new. And apparently I’m not being too finicky by doing this, because according to pediatric dentist Danielle Gilbert-Fowler, D.M.D:
You wouldn’t clean your child with a dirty washcloth. Why clean their teeth with a dirty toothbrush? It’s important to keep toothbrushes in a clean environment and separate from other family members’ toothbrushes.
As we all know, kids drop things everywhere without us noticing, and I feel so wasteful when I throw away brand new toothbrushes constantly. So what can we do instead? Enter the genius invention of Steripod!
Steripod is one of those “Why-didn’t-I-think-of-this” products. A clip-on protector that fits over any standard or electric toothbrush, it shields your toothbrush from dirt and keeps it fresh with a patented vapor shield of thymol, an ingredient used in many mouthwashes and oral antiseptics. It’s been specifically designed to let air circulate freely, so your toothbrush can dry naturally – I think this is important, as I’ve used toothbrushes that came with basic clip-on covers and they always seem to get really damp and yucky.
Steripod is so easy to use, a baby can figure it out!
You can take Steripod anywhere you go – no batteries or cables are needed. Just clip it, and go! Steripod works for up to three months, so you can change it out at the same time as your toothbrush. No longer will I have to throw my money in the trash by tossing otherwise-good toothbrushes, because I can protect them with Steripod!
We love Steripod!
In honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month, Steripod is offering a 10% discount and free shipping on orders of $19.99 or more through February 29th. Use the coupon code NCDHM during checkout at Shop.GetSteripod.com to claim. And be sure to follow Steripod on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook and share why you want to join the Pod Squad with the hastag #GetYourPodOn for a chance to win a year’s supply of Steripod. There will be four winners selected in February, so start getting social!
We know that brushing teeth isn’t always the most exciting thing to do, so this year the American Dental Association have adopted a space theme for National Children’s Dental Health Month, encouraging kids not to go to the dark side in the Sugar Wars! You can can click here to download a free printable Sugar Wars activity sheet including coloring, word search, puzzles and crafts. And here’s a few of my tips for making dental health a little more fun:
- Be a role model and brush your teeth at the same time as your kiddos.
- Let them pick out their own toothbrush and choose what color Steripod they’d like. Pink is a big hit around here!
- Do a fun family activity together after you visit the dentist to make it an event they look forward to, rather than dread.
- Get even more tips & inspiration at MouthHealthy.org.
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I learned that I can buy Steripod at Target and Walmart stores in my area.
This is really cool! I learned it is activated by air flow.
I learned they also make a razor protector
I love it it is great to take on the go and they also make a razor pod this will help to keep razors up and away from little hands
I learned that you can buy these at Walmart, Walgreens, Target, and Bed, Bath, & Beyond. Also, Boots and Duane Reade stores carry these.
I learned that this grandma nanny of 5 grandkids really need these toothbrush protectors and there’s enough colors to go around and there ready to use right out of the package
I have actually heard about steripods for toothbrushes before but I had no idea that they make razor pods as well. I think that is a great idea as my husband and I love to travel and that is a good solution for razors.
I learned that you don’t need any batteries! 🙂
I have heard good things about Steripod and have been meaning to try them. I would love to win!
I learned that they also sell razor protectors. Those would be useful!
i learned it needs to be replaced every 3 months
I learned that they will send you an email when it is time to change your pod.
I learned that you can buy these at Walmart, Walgreens, Target, and Bed, Bath, & Beyond.
I learned that Steripod is available at my local Walmart!
Great way to keep your brush clean from germs in the bathroom
I learned that I can buy Steripod at Target!
I did learn that enclosed inside each steripod toothbrush protector is a laboratory formulated thymol compound. The compound is encapsulated in plastic with small holes that allow the thymol vapors to escape and surround your brush bristles. It’s the vapors that do all the work.
I learned that they make them for razors too! I had no idea.
They also make ones for razors.
Just to have some new information of which I had no idea was great! This would be perfect for my family!
I learned that there is also razor pods! Both are such neat concepts!
I learned that I can buy these at Target, which is very, very close to my home. Perfect!
I learned they also make razor protectors.
I learned on the Steripod website that inside each steripod toothbrush protector is a laboratory formulated thymol compound and steripod is shipped sealed in a medical quality enclosure ensuring that the compound is not activated [by air flow] before you unwrap it.
nice
family pack yields free shipping
What a great product!! I learned that you get free shipping with a family pack.
I learned that every steripod freshens and protects for 3 months before you have to get a new one. I never knew they had these. Cool!
I learned that they sell them at walgreens
I learned that I can purchase steripods at Walmart, Target, and Walgreens. I liked that they will fit any standard or electric toothbrush
I learned that the toothbrush protector will keep your toothbrush smelling fresh and clean for up to 3 months.
I learned that they also make razor protectors as well and that I can purchase them at Walmarts.
Learned it is activated by air flow.