Since I was a little girl, trips to the dentist always ended with numerous cavities which needed fillings, caps, spacers, extractions, and crowns! Now, as an adult, oral health is more important to me than ever before- I am trying to delay all of these horrible things from happening forever. When I was asked to review Crest Pro-Health products I was excited– I knew that finding a great oral care routine was important. On top of the oral issues, I have a hard time brushing my teeth without gagging– some may say it is in my head but my dentist understands! I am at the dentist every 6 months for a cleaning as directed and my husband is too. He, unlike me, has had 1 cavity in his entire life. Some people may accredit it to the amount of time he spends brushing, his eating habits or just great enamel on teeth. Overall, we are both concerned with our oral health.
“Did you know that Oral Health is an important part of overall health? One in two American adults has gingivitis, and many don’t even know. Now, there is more you can do to protect your mouth. Crest Pro-Health helps provide advanced protection against the plaque that can cause gingivitis. Crest Pro-Health Clinical Gum Protection Toothpaste and Clinical Rinse can help you prevent and reverse gingivitis. Crest Pro-Health toothpaste is the first toothpaste that protects against all these areas dentists check most: plaque, cavities, gingivitis, sensitivity, tartar, stains and fresh breath.”
Dr. Travis Stork, host of the Emmy Award-winning TV show, The Doctors, and practicing ER doctor, provides some tips and tricks to spring clean your health and oral health this season. Enjoy Being Active: Finding an activity you enjoy is key to incorporating regular physical fitness into your life. Being active shouldn’t feel like work, so choose something you enjoy!
Clean Up Your Oral Care: A healthy mouth is an important part of a healthy body. One in two American adults has gingivitis, and many don’t even know it, but this gum issue is not only preventable but reversible. Invest in oral care products like the Crest Pro-Health Clinical Line which help provide advanced protection against the plaque that can cause gingivitis.
Healthy Snacks: It’s always a good idea to carry healthy snacks with you. My go-to healthy snack is nuts. Nuts are packed with heart-healthy fats and protein, and are an easy option when you’re traveling. If you are allergic to nuts, there are other great snack options like Greek yogurt with berries, hard boiled eggs or veggies dipped in hummus.
Ask Questions: Don’t be afraid to be proactive and check with your health care team about steps you can take to be healthier in 2014. Your health care provider can recommend lifestyle changes to help you address any areas of concern.
Small Steps Can Lead to Big Changes: Small changes can make a big impact on your health. For example, making a healthy swap like fruit-infused seltzer water in place of soda or taking a 30 minute walk every day will help improve your health, one step at a time.
The Time Is Now: Chronic illness starts its progression in your younger years. Heart disease can develop before we even realize it. That’s why it is important to start making healthy choices now – like eating whole grains in place of refined carbohydrates – when you’re young. The health decisions you make in your 20’s and 30’s impact your health in your 40’s and well beyond.
I was given the opportunity to review the Crest Pro-Health Clinical Gum Protection and Clinical Plaque Control Toothpastes, the Crest Pro-Health Invigorating Clean Multi-Protection Rinse and a Crest Pro-Health Clinical Pro-Flex Toothbrush! I love the list of benefits provided with each of the products including protecting against plaque and gingivitis and proven to help keep plaque from coming back.
The taste of toothpastes and mouthwashes are important to me as it seems that the minty flavors and cinnamon flavors are what help my gagging stay at a minimum. Overall, the taste of the toothpastes is great and the amount of foaming that just a small amount of toothpaste does isn’t overwhelming. I used the toothpaste with the toothbrush and I am fully impressed- the pro-flex toothbrush allows me to reach the back areas which are hard for those of us who gag to reach!
The mouthwash has a nice minty taste that allows me to feel clean and fresh. My husband was also impressed with the toothpastes and mouthwash (he uses this for his mouth guard that he wears at night). These products will definitely be added to my list of oral care products to buy.
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Amanda Whitley
Monday 26th of May 2014
i would like to try the Crest Pro Health Clinical Gum Protection Toothpaste
Dana Cerrito
Sunday 25th of May 2014
I would love to try the crest white strips
Judy Schwartz Haley
Sunday 25th of May 2014
I'd love to try the pro-health toothpaste
Jennifer Shelton
Saturday 24th of May 2014
I would like to try the Flex Toothbrush!!!
Jessica W
Thursday 22nd of May 2014
I'd like to try the toothbrush....I love ones that don't make me gag! :P