Disclosure: This post was generously sponsored by Johnson & Johnson Inc., the makers of LISTERINE® the opinions and thoughts are my own.
The first thing I notice when a meet someone for the first time is their smile. A smile is like a picture and it speaks a 1000 words. A smile can tell you if the person is friendly, nervous, shy or not impressed. I think smiles are so important to me because growing up I didn’t have a nice smile. I was a thumb sucker from birth until way too old. As a result, I had buck teeth. I think I was in denial about my smile for many years, but when I began to focus on other people smiles, I realized something had to change.
I spent two years (and a lot of my parent’s money) to achieve the smile I have now and I’m very proud of it! Because I’m proud of it, I make it a priority to keep it looking bright, white and clean. I brush my teeth a minimum of twice a day with whitening tooth paste, I floss every other day (and as needed!) and visit my dentist regularly. Keeping this routine makes it easy to have a happy, healthy smile.
When I was diagnosed with celiac disease, 4 years ago, my dental circumstances changed. I began to develop cavities, which I had never had before I turned 30! Wanting to maintain my smile, I began brushing harder and longer to keep foreign particles from forming cavities on my teeth. Now I noticed another change; Pink in the sink! Am I brushing too hard? or is it something else?
The LISTERINE® Challenge
The LISTERINE® Challenge** is built upon the misconception that bleeding gums are a result of brushing too hard. Studies have shown that in actually fact, bleeding gums are a sign of early gum disease. LISTERINE TOTAL CARE® not only kills 99.9% of germs that cause early gum disease but it can reverse early gum disease and freshen breath in two weeks*! To prove this to Canadian’s, the makers of LISTERINE® created The LISTERINE® Challenge**! ONE Canadian has the chance to win $20,000, but everyone walks away a WINNER with a healthier mouth.
Have you seen pink in the sink? If you are suffering from bleeding gums or excessive cavities, I highly recommend you take part in The LISTERINE® Challenge**. It runs from January 27th , 2015 to July 15, 2015 and is only open to Canadian residents**!
*with twice daily brushing. Consult with dentist if gingivitis symptoms persist or worsen. Always read and follow label.
**No purchase necessary, please see full contest rules and regulations for details.
Follow along as I take The LISTERINE® Challenge** ! I’m hoping stop the signs of bleeding when I brush, brighten my teeth and help to maintain a welcoming smile!
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