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Product Review: Colgate Wisp Mini-Brushes
Perhaps to encourage my after-meal tooth brushing, a friend of mine recently introduced me to Colgate Wisp Mini-Brushes ($8.50 for a pack of 16). Designed for dental hygiene on the go, these one-time-use toothbrushes come with toothpaste built right in — in the form of a "freshening bead" — and a toothpick opposite the brush end.
My initial reservation with these disposable toothbrushes is that they aren't exactly eco friendly.
Health Tip: Microwave Your Toothbrush
If you're like most people, you get a new toothbrush every six months, but you really should be changing your toothbrush more often, like every three to four months. When the bristles get worn and lose their rigidity, they don't remove plaque as well. But you should also do some maintenance within that three months, when your toothbrush is just sitting out in the open.
Health Tip: Replace Your Toothbrush
The autumnal equinox happened quietly on Sunday ushering in Fall. As the seasons change, so should your toothbrush.
The American Dental Association strongly suggests replacing your toothbrush every three to four months.
Do You Use an Electric Toothbrush?
We all have different strategies to inspire us to workout and one such strategy is buying gadgets. I wonder if this technique crosses over to dental health. My first electric toothbrush inspired me to brush my teeth since I often went longer than the 2 minute built in timer.
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Product Review: Oral-B Triumph Electric Toothbrush
Do you already own and use an electric toothbrush? If not, I'm sure you've had your eye on one, since you know dentists recommend using an electric toothbrush to keep your teeth and gums healthy. I just got the new Oral-B Triumph with Smart Guide ($140).
Health Tip: Protect Your Toothbrush From Bacteria
Environmental microbiologist Chuck Gerba studies the spread of viruses and parasites, and he made an interesting discovery about bathroom hygiene. Gerba found that every time you flush the toilet, your toothbrush gets sprayed with bacteria. Eww!
FitSugar Giveaway: Win a High Tech Ultreo Toothbrush!
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With all this talk about health, we often forget about one of the most important facets of health: our oral health.
That's why I chose a fancy new toothbrush to be a "must have" for April. The Ultreo, found at high-end retailers, is amazing!
Change Your Toothbrush Sicko
Still using the same toothbrush you were using when you had that nasty cold? You might want to think about replacing it.
If you're still using the same toothbrush you may re-infect yourself, even if you have developed a bit of an immunity to the illness.
Get In Gear: Travel Toothbrush
Take care of your teeth while on the road (or backpacking) with this two-in-one Travel Toothbrush ($19.95) by Sahalie.
The handle hides a leak-proof, refillable toothpaste dispenser — talk about a tidy space saver. Simply twist the end of the handle and the bristles fill with toothpaste and you are ready to brush your pearly whites.
Recycled Personal Products: Recycline
Did you know that an estimated 2 billion pounds of plastic are dumped into landfills nationwide each year?
You could be contributing to that number more than you know if you use disposable razors and toothbrushes, unless you use Recycline's Preserve line of personal products. Recycline, a company whose mission is to provide high-quality recycled content and recyclable products to the consumer, is single handedly trying to reduce the amount of plastic disposed into landfills.
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