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Celebrate good dental health with Arm & Hammer!

Good dental health.  I am diligent – are you?

We have spent thousands and thousands of dollars on dental bills over the years. If you have teens, you are probably very familiar with how expensive it is to care for your kids’ teeth. Don’t even get me started on braces! When I was a teen, it was standard to get one set of braces {if you needed them}, but these days it seems to be the “norm” for kids to need two sets of braces, a couple of years apart. Yep – that is double the cost.

Luckily we have great dental insurance, which pays for half of the cost of braces, but our out-of-pocket costs are still through the roof.  When you also factor in fillings, retainers {for after braces are removed!}, crowns, etc., the dental bills really add up.

My parents always took me to the dentist, and taught me how to care for teeth.  I started seeing a dentist when I was 3-years old, for cleanings and regular checkups.  This is so important, and I have done the same with my kids.  I started taking them to the pediatric dentist at age 3.  They have had the best dental care and I am proud to say that they both have beautiful teeth!

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Obviously, there is care that needs to be taken at home too, in between those dental visits.  This is why I try to find the best dental products out there. I don’t skimp on toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, etc.  We have tried several brands and we all have our favorites.  The fortunate thing is that a good toothpaste doesn’t have to cost a lot.  I also prefer to choose brands I am familiar with.  I have been using Arm & Hammer Advance White Brilliant Sparkle toothpaste for several weeks now, and I love it!  I will continue using it, and the rest of my family will too.

What are you experiences with dental care for you and your family?  Does your family go for regular 6-month dental checkups/cleanings?  Have your kids worn braces?

To celebrate taking good care of your teeth, I have a $25 Visa gift card to give away to one lucky reader!
THE GIVEAWAY:

One winner will receive a $25 Visa Gift card!

For first (and required) entry, tell me what you do to ensure the health of your family’s teeth.

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No purchase necessary. Open to residents of US.  ONE ENTRANT PER HOUSEHOLD/IP Address! Giveaway ends June 20th at 9:00 p.m. (PST).  I check all entries – cheating will not be tolerated.  Winner will be notified via email and needs to reply within 48 hours, or a new winner will be chosen. Please make sure you check your spam folder – I will not be responsible if you did not receive winning email notification. Winners name(s) will also be posted on Winners List immediately after drawing has occurred. Winners will be chosen using the “And the Winner is” plugin.  Screenshots of winners available by request.  **By entering this giveaway, you confirm that you have read and agree to my giveaway rules. Please allow 6-8 weeks for deliver of prize {though it is usually much sooner}.

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*This is a sponsored post for Church & Dwight Co., Inc, the maker of ARM & HAMMER branded products, who is paying me to try different products.  All opinions are my own. Head over to The Switch & Save Challenge,  keep up with all of the bloggers and enter to win $25,000!  Don’t forget to get your $1.00 off coupon for Arm & Hammer Advance White Brilliant Sparkle Toothpaste too.

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697 Responses

  26. I make sure we always have enough toothpaste, toothbrushes, and floss… and I usually get these things all for free!

  34. I make sure our family members brush their teeth 3-4 times a day and floss daily. In addition…I make sure we get into our teeth cleaning appts on time twice a year.

  59. We make sure to floss to improve our dental health. altern147 [at] yahoo [dot] com

  75. We brush regularly and change our toothbrushes to make sure they are effective

  76. I make sure everyone gets their teeth cleaned evry six months, and We all brush and floss after every meal. (The kids take toothbrushes to school in their backpacks.)

  77. I take them to the dentist every 6 months and I make sure they brush their teeth every day and rinse with flouride rinse.

  84. Make sure to brush at least twice a day. Also, use floss and mouthwash at least once a day

  95. We brush twice a day and hubby is good at getting new toothbrushes regularly.

  110. I make sure that we get check-ups/cleanings every 6 months and brush and floss regularly.

  118. We always see the dentist twice a year – all of us! Thank you for the giveaway.

  119. We use floss picks since no one seems to like flossing the old-fashioned way.

  128. We go to the dentist every 6 months for checkups/cleaning. I buy a whitening rinse which my girls love to use after brushing.
    Thanks!
    jackievillano at gmail dot com

  130. We go for regular dentist check up and cleaning twice a year and also brush our teeth at least twice daily

  145. I make sure we all brush 2x/day. Even got some small floss picks to floss son’s teeth.

  150. To ensure healthy teeth I brush & floss twice daily and have yearly dental checkups.
    gourdsrmylife(at)yahoo(dot)com

  159. Regular dental appointments, mandatory toothbrushing at least twice a day, flossing a least once a day

  166. We brush at least twice daily, floss as appropriate, and have our regular dental checkups.

  168. We really try to always have our checkups on time for us and the kids. We also have a little timer to ensure that the kids brush long enough each night.

  181. make sure to brush three times a day thats what we do]

    drea8685 at yahoo dot com

  187. To keep my families teeth clean we brush minimum twice daily and see the dentist for check-up’s every six months.

    faithful1104 at gmail dot com

  191. I make sure my family brushes twice a day, flosses and uses mouthwash

    pokergrl8 at gmail.com

  201. One of the things that we do is change our toothbrush heads regularly. It’s easy to let it go and I believe they are less effective when they are old. Thanks for giving us this opportunity!
    reducefootprints at gmail dot com

  210. Always have a good stock of toothpaste and mouthwash…you can always get both for free if you catch a sale and have coupons! 🙂

  225. i try to make sure they brush their teeth every evening, and remind them in the mornings

  226. we take supplements of vitamin D and calcium for good health in general, and for our teeth

  231. To ensure the health of my family’s teeth we have dental check-ups and teeth cleaning on a yearly basis.

  233. We are lucky as we have dental insurance so we get a cleaning every 6 months and we make sure we floss everyday and brush at least twice a day.

  239. I am strict on dental appointments every 6 months for the whole family.
    For the kids-I sing while they brush to make sure they brush long enough.

  240. We do a timed brushing that helps my son a lot with keeping his teeth clean!

    Thanks!

  245. we recently bought a water pick. i’m slowly getting used to it (and spraying the mirror a little less each time i use it).
    telithahight at yahoo dot com

  248. To ensure health I would make sure they are brushed regularly and be on pace to see the dentist regularly..

  255. I brush their teeth first (they are 5, 4, and 3) and then I let them brush them themselves to practice. So far so good, no cavities !

  262. I tried to share this giveaway on FB but it has been flagged as abusive or spammy.

  277. We keep our 5 & 3 year olds’ teeth healthy by making sure we do the thorough brushing. Also, I’ve found some great info & creative tips for caring for kids’ teeth on this Mom’s Guide. I’m inspired to take better care of my kids’ teeth after reading your post. I almost fainted when I read that lots of kids are getting braces twice! Crazy!

  290. I ensure my family’s healthy teeth by going to the denist regularily for their checkups and cleanings.
    flophasit at yahoo dot com
    Thank you for the chance to enter!

  314. I make sure we brush after every meal whenever possible. My daughter is 5 years old and knock on wood she has yet to have a cavity and the dentist said there aren’t even any on the horizon. I think what’s most important is to brush, we do it 3-4 times a day.

  353. I make sure my daughter goes to the dentist every 6 months and i make sure she brushes the right way.

  357. We all brush twice daily & make sure we go in for cleanings every 6 months. Thanks

  362. We make sure to brush our boys’ teeth twice a day, and I usually try to brush with them so they can watch exactly how I do it.

  370. We have a chart in the bathroom, and my daughter has to brush her teeth twice a day, not only does this keep her teeth healthy this also teaches her responsibility

  379. I am fortunate enough to have a dad who is out dentist. He’s always willing to give us new toothbrushes and toothpaste regularly.

  414. My children and I brush everyday, floss most days, and have regular check-ups at the dentist.

  417. We brush twice a day, floss at least once a day, don’t eat many sugary snacks, no soda, and have our regular dentist appts. My daughter is 17 and has had one tiny cavity and swears she’ll never let it happen again!

  431. We’re trying to be better about flossing every day, because brushing isn’t enough!

    1. sorry, I have already tweeted. The above comment should be I have your button and the “address” is my blog

  460. Everyone in my family brushes in the morning and at night. It turns out that brushing immediately before and after each meal actually increases the risk of infections, because tiny little cuts appear from the toothbrush and bacteria can get in there.
    Also, I have braces even though I’m older. Orthodontics aren’t just for kids, and I’m not afraid to show that I’m willing to put up with some metal braces for a healthier bite. (I couldn’t get invisalign because my teeth were too crooked)

  464. We got to the dentist regularly and I teach my boys to brush well at a young age. vmvazquez83 at yahoo dot com

  467. I make sure we are always well supplied with toothpaste, rinse, floss, new toothbrushes, and similar items.
    momznite_at_yahoo_daught_com

  469. Commented on your post, “Top Father’s Day 2011 Gift Ideas.”
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  475. We all see the dentist twice a year for cleanings/checkups. Our 19 year old son drinks a lot of milk and I’ll never complain because I HATE soda!!
    jryder416 at yahoo dot com

  505. One of the ways is to make sure that there are routine checkups as well as the daily routine of toothbrushing & flossing.

  515. We all go to the dentist every 6 months and brush and floss regularly. my 4 year old also uses a fluoride rinse since he’s already had cavities!
    stkc79 at gmail dot com

  521. I ensure the health of my family’s teeth by having started my daughter on a schedule very early with knowing when her teeth need to be brushed. She always knew it wasn’t debateable. 🙂

    I also keep floss and rinse readily available.

    Katharina angelsandmusic[at]gmail[dot]com

  524. I commented on your Father’s Day gift post.
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  529. To help provide better dental health, besides all the usual dental routines, I try to use Stevia for as many sweetening applications as possible. It is an herb and does not promote tooth decay.

    dchrisg3 (at) gmail (dot) com

  530. I follow you on Google Friend Connect/Blogger. (Debbie C)

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  533. We brush and floss together before bedtime. In the morning everyone is on different schedules, but we make sure all teeth are cleaned before leaving the house.

  551. Use an electric toothbrush, brush twice a day, floss, and use mouthwash!

    Demonite8 (at) hotmail (dot) com

  556. I got my son into using a kid’s mouthwash and he likes it so much that sometimes even he has to remind me to give it to him. I figure we need all the help we can get to keep his teeth cleaned. 🙂

  562. We go for regular annual checkups, we brush and floss daily and we snack on fruit, not sugary stuff. Thanks!

  567. We use Arm & Hammer toothpaste with baking soda, and we use floss and mouthwash.

  569. I’m all about preventative care…daily flossing and brushing after meals. We keep toothbrushes and toothpaste everywhere.

    wolverina401 at gmail dot com

  570. I have taught our granddaughter to brush morning and night, and to use a mouthwash. We found one just for kids that tastes good. I also try to discourage her from eating sweets before bed.

  581. We floss regularly and use mouth wash

    Thanks for sponsoring the contest !

    reallycool3108 at yahoo dot com

  583. Besides going to the dentist every six months, I also use a fluoride mouthwash twice a week to prevent cavities.

  584. To keep my family’s Teeth healthy I take them to the dentist 1 time a year and we brush are teeth 3 times a day

  588. We pre-rinse, brush, and floss 2x a day and visit the dentist regularly. Thank you for the lovely giveaway.
    sewmuchstuff at ymail dot com

  591. I follow you via Google Friend Connect (Sewmuchstuff).
    sewmuchstuff at ymail dot com

  605. I make sure everybody brushes 2-3 times a day and try to reduce sugar in our diet

  606. Include flossing as a regular dental care routine. A dentist once told me that if he had to choose between flossing and brushing, he’d floss.

  624. I always have plenty of toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, and dental floss on hand. I remind my boys to brush their teeth twice a day, use mouthwash and floss daily.

  636. We brush at least twice a day, floss at least once a day, and limit intake of soft drinks like Pepsi, Coke, etc.

  637. to ensure the health of our family’s teeth we brush and floss and go to the dentist

  640. We are very good at making sure we all go see our dentist twice a yearand have regular cleanings.

  641. -I make sure they floss daily, brush after every meal and use a fluoride rinse
    aliaskys (at) yahoo . com
    Thank You!! 🙂

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  648. I make sure everyone brushes and flosses their teeth and go to the dentist twice a year.

  651. I encourage flossing, mouthwash, and brushing twice a day (although I can be just as guilty with not brushing twice a day especially when I’m out of town). Thanks for the giveaway!

  674. Thanks for the giveaway…from an early age we have taught our kids the importance of regular brushing & flossing; semi-annual check-ups; no soda except for special occasions !

    senorpiero [at] yahoo [dot] com

  689. We brush, flush, and use enamel strengthening mouthwash daily, in addition to regular dental visits

  693. We make sure everyone brushes every day to ensure the health of our family’s teeth.

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