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We Improved During The LISTERINE Sweet Smart Challenge #SweetSmart

November 2, 2012 by Momstart 6 Comments

The challenge was to make sure we were practicing good dental hygiene habits and I think we already were. I’m probably the worse one in the family when it comes to brushing in the morning but if I make myself do it the same time the kids do then we all have brushed teeth. Just to make sure you remember the challenge Listerine gave us here it is again:

To help encourage kids to adopt healthy oral care behaviors, the makers of LISTERINE® SMART RINSE® are asking you and your family to re-evaluate your oral care habits and learn why taking a few extra minutes a day for a complete oral care routine that includes brushing, flossing and rinsing is so important. To complete the challenge, you and your family just need to brush, floss and rinse every day, twice a day for three weeks.

WHY?

Oral disease has become the number one chronic childhood illness in the U.S. – and just in time to help combat the Halloween sugar rush, the makers of LISTERINE® SMART RINSE® are teaming up with non-profit organization, National Children’s Oral Health Foundation, known as America’s ToothFairy®, for the third year to teach kids how to be Sweet Smart when it comes to protecting their teeth each day.

And here is our process in the morning:

We Brush

for 2 minutes

We rinse

for 30 seconds

My kids have a few issues using the bottle of Listerine mouth rinse, because of the size or something. So we measure it and then we pour it into a cup and then they can put it in their mouth without swallowing it or choking on it. Might be we just need more practice but this also doesn’t spread germs on the bottle. They love using the LISTERINE SMART RINSE and so do we as parents. When they spit they can see what they got out of their mouth that was gross and sometimes we can even see on their teeth colored spots that they missed. It’s helping us let them be independent and confident brushers, while also letting us know that they are indeed getting their teeth clean. And like I said, my habits have changed too. I’m back to the way I used to be where I brush in the morning and at night and also before I leave the house. And at night we do all our flossing as well as the same steps Zoe illustrated above.

This is part of a compensated campaign with The Motherhood.

Listerine Whitening Vibrant White Review & Giveaway

April 4, 2011 by Momstart 131 Comments

This week Listerine gave me the chance to review their Listerine Whitening Vibrant White Rinse. I am a pretty big fan of regular old Listerine, so I was excited to try out their whitening product. I guess the worst part of trying out a whitening rinse was realizing and admitting how white my teeth aren’t. Once I swallowed that pill, I cracked the seal and tried it out.

When I think of reviewing mouthwash, I think of 3 important questions: Does it taste bad? Is it safe? How am I supposed to use it? Does it work?

Does it taste bad? Absolutely not. This Listerine does not have the strong powerful taste of traditional Listerine. You won’t find yourself battling a burning sensation in your mouth waiting for those 30 seconds to be up. Listerine has done a great job creating a mild minty flavor that leaves your mouth feeling clean and fresh. The Vibrant White version that I used was labeled “clean mint” which was exactly how I thought it tasted!

Is it safe? Yes! The whitening ingredient used in the mouthwash is the same enamel –safe whitening ingredient used by dentists. As with any mouthwash, you should not ingest it, especially more than the amount used for rinsing… but yuck! Who would want to do that?

How am I supposed to use it? Well, I am used to my good old Listerine antiseptic rinse after I do my brushing and flossing. The Listerine Whitening is a little different. You rinse with ½ a fluid ounce for 60 seconds straight PRIOR to brushing. After you spit out the mouthwash, you brush your teeth regularly. You are supposed to do this once in the morning and once at night.

Does it work? I only used Listerine Whitening for 7 days. According to the label, you may see noticeable whitening after 6 weeks and full results are expected after 12 weeks. With that said, I have noticed that my teeth feel cleaner and I have convinced myself that they look whiter!

If you’re looking for a whitening product that is more effective than your average whitening toothpaste, Listerine Whitening is an easy addition to your daily dental routine. According to the label, this rinse has 4 times more whitening power as compared to the leading toothpaste. Listerine actually has an entire line up of whitening products. You can even sign up and receive a coupon to try out one of their products for yourself! I just took a big trip out to restock on our usual toiletries and hygiene products (coupons in hand of course) and Listerine Whitening Mouthwash is now a regular on the list.

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Hate Visiting the Dentist No More

September 20, 2010 by Momstart 5 Comments

I hate visiting the dentist and have to report that I go very irregularly. I went to the dentist last week right before a bottle of Crest Pro Health mouth rinse showed up on my door step. It was four years since the last time I went. And four years ago I knew I had some cavities that I needed to take care of, I just didn’t want to. They don’t cause me any pain so I just didn’t bother. My visit actually was quite pleasant as far as dentist visits go. The entire office was nice and no one pressured me about how long it had been since my last visit. My results were quite good considering my past. I have three cavities that I need filled and the dentist said they are all very small and will be easy to take care of.

I’m still a little nervous about going back though and having those cavities filled. The dentist recommended that I brush more on the inside of my mouth where my tongue is, use an electric toothbrush which I already do, and visit the dentist every six months.

I decided to start using a mouth wash in addition to their recommendations. I have always enjoyed using a mouth wash, my mouth just feels so much cleaner after I use one.

INTRODUCING CREST^® PRO-HEALTH^® COMPLETE RINSE

Provides Excellent Oral Care for a Better Dental Check-Up

Through the Use of Fluoride

Crest Pro-Health Complete contains fluoride to help prevent cavities and strengthen enamel.

Crest Pro-Health Complete provides six benefits in one and helps users achieve a better checkup at their next dental visit by strengthening teeth and helping to prevent cavities.

Crest Pro-Health Complete strengthens your teeth, cleans your mouth and fights bad breath – all without the burn of alcohol!

Since I received the Crest Pro Health at this perfect time, I’ll actually be able to see a difference before I go to the dentist again. I’m quite excited about a few different things. One, the color is beautiful and you know it’s Zoe’s favorite color, so I didn’t even let her see it. She’s just going to want to drink it and I can’t let that happen. Two, it is supposed to re-build enamel while preventing cavities, cleaning my teeth, freshening my breath all without the burn of alcohol. And there is no burn. I’ve been using it for four days now. The Third thing that excites me is that when I spit, it’s chunky, so it makes me think that it is actually working. Yeah, it’s kind of grouse too, but not really because it’s purple!

“I wrote this review while participating in a test drive campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Crest and received a sample to facilitate my candid review. Mom Central sent me a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.”