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Over the past few weeks, I have told you my thoughts on dental care. What I didn’t tell you was the extensive amount of dental work I have had. One dentist even told me that I have “one of everything” in my mouth. I pretty much do! I have crowns, bridges, etc., and not only were they really expensive, but they required many trips to the dentist, as they were done in phases. Even people who are diligent in their dental care can still experience problems which require substantial dental work.  Brushing and flossing frequently and flossing are crucial to ensure healthy teeth and gums, and the toothpaste you use is equally important.

I am still using the Arm & Hammer Advance White Brilliant Sparkle toothpaste, and as silly as it sounds, I kind of look forward to brushing my teeth.  There is something about this toothpaste that makes my teeth and mouth feel extra clean.  Perhaps it is the baking soda.  Whatever it is, I know my teeth will benefit greatly with continued use.

 

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I hope you have had a chance to take advantage of the coupons and savings on the Switch & Save website. It’s a perfect time to try this toothpaste that I think so highly of 🙂  Actually you can always find money saving coupons on the site, and if you’re lucky, you might even be able to get a free sample! Remember to enter the Switch & Save Sweepstakes while you are there, for your chance to win $25,000!

Money Savings Tips:

  • Make sure you save the grocery and drug store inserts that come with your mail.  If you find one of these stores has Arm & Hammer products on sale, you can use coupons from the Switch & Save website, for additional savings.
  • Check your coupon inserts weekly for savings on Arm & Hammer products.  You never know when you might happen to find a really good deal/coupon with a coupon (and of course if there isn’t one, you can always print your coupons from the  Switch & Save site).
  • When you find these awesome deals, stock up!  Toothpaste lasts a long time, and it is really convenient to have a good supply on hand.
  • Search deal and frugal blogs for more money-saving tips.  They really know how to save money, and there is so much information available.  Take advantage of it!

This has been a fun month for me as part of the Arm & Hammer Switch & Save program, and I hope you enjoyed it too.

*What you have had done on your teeth?
*Have you spent countless hours in the dental chair (and/or thousands of dollars)?
*Have you tried Arm & Hammer Advance White Brilliant Sparkle yet?

 

I have another $25 Visa gift card to give away to one lucky reader!

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One winner received a $25 Visa Gift card!

No purchase necessary. Open to residents of US. ONE ENTRANT PER HOUSEHOLD/IP Address! Giveaway ends July 4th 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}.

Please see Eighty MPH Mom giveaway rules for further information.

*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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  1. I haven’t tried Arm & Hammer Advance White Brilliant Sparkle yet but i’d like too.
    Although i haven’t spent much time in the dentist chair,i see it in my future:(

  10. I have spent countless painful hours in the chair. They don’t tell you that arthitis can affect your teeth. I went from having perfect, no cavities, to brittle teeth, that gave me alot of problems.
    twoofakind12@yahoo.com

  13. No, I havn’t tried arm & hammer advance white brilliant sparkle yet,,,but sounds great! karasceviour at hotmail dot com

  16. Hi! 🙂 I’ve just had normal trips to the dentist; once a number of years ago, I had the beginning of a cavity filled in, but nothing beyond that. But I still have my wisdom teeth, and I’m hoping once you have hit your 30s it’s too late to do anything about that because I really don’t want to go under the knife for that!

    Lois
    OV_099@yahoo.com

  19. I have TMJ and yes I have spend hours in the Dental chair because of pain caused by it. I have a mouth guard that I wear at night because I grind my teeth..

  20. Mandatory Entry: I have spent over $30,000 on my mouth, teeth and jaw in the past 4 years thanks to suffering with TMJ and Trigeminal Neuralgia…including 4 surgeries not covered by insurance

  25. Have you tried Arm & Hammer Advance White Brilliant Sparkle yet? No not yet but I think I’d like to try it

  27. Yes, I’ve tried Arm & Hammer Advance White Brilliant Sparkle and the only dental work I’ve had done was an osseous surgery to but bone filler in my left incisor that had a hole in it under the gum. Its not as bad as one would think 🙂

  31. i have 2 crowns on my teeth and i havent tried the toothpaste yet- i wish i had taken better care of my teeth
    tcogbill at live dot com

  42. I have many, many fillings, crowns, and root canals—which have resulted in hours in the dental chair and only God knows how many dollars spent.

  44. I haven’t tried Arm & Hammer Advance White Brilliant Sparkle yet but will be my next to get.

  52. Have you tried Arm & Hammer Advance White Brilliant Sparkle yet? – No I haven’t tried this toothpaste yet. But would one day like too.

  60. I have spent many hours and dollars on my teeth! And I have never tried Arm & Hammer Advance White Brilliant Sparkle but I would love too!

  64. My parents are dentists so I didn’t have to spend too much time or money getting my teeth cleaned or fixed.

  70. I had braces on just the top for one eye tooth for about a year… and I got my wisdom teeth taken out, and then I had a few cavities filled, they were all in the same exact spot!

  77. I have had 2 crowns put on and my wisdom teeth pulled, other than that I have been pretty lucky.

  99. I have spent many hours in the dental chair getting tooth and peridental work done.

    abfantom at yahoo dot com

  102. well I’ve had my share of Dental visits and hours in the chair. I’ve had all fillings done and 2 teeth reconstructed. No I Haven’t tried Arm & Hammer Advance White Brilliant sparkle yet as I didnt even know of it till now.

    emmaspeel(at)gmail.com

  104. i’ve never had anything cosmetic done to my teeth- only fillings and cleanings!
    telithahight at yahoo dot com

  108. I have had root canals, deep cleaning (done with gavatron instrument (sp?) and that hurts too, plus too many fillings that I’ve lost track and a few teeth pulled, some were wisdom teeth, others that were beyond saving, unfortunately for me my dental issues are from bone loss, drinking too much pop when I shouldnt, they were not from failing to go regularly to the dentist for regular cleanings, I havent missed one in 30 yrs plus, but heredity and smoking, the pop, ect all have played a part in my mouth, and no I havent used Arm& Harmer yet,

    thanks for the great giveaway

  113. Yes! I have spent thousands of dollars on my teeth in the last year due to 3 root canals and crowns, and that’s with insurance!

    wbailey113 at hotmail dot com

  127. I need to get work undertaken on my teeth but so far I have only spent $300 on fillings. I cracked a tooth recently but my dentist phobia has prevented me going to get it looked at.
    mummytotwoboys@yahoo.com

  133. I have spent hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars on dental care and need to do some more now. I have had 3 root canals and I have 2 bridges.

  135. *What you have had done on your teeth?- Basics like cleanings and fillings.

    *Have you spent countless hours in the dental chair (and/or thousands of dollars)?-No but my youngest son has.

    *Have you tried Arm & Hammer Advance White Brilliant Sparkle yet?-Not yet!

  137. Have you tried Arm & Hammer Advance White Brilliant Sparkle yet?

    Not yet but I will soon.

  159. I haven’t tried Arm & Hammer Advance White Brilliant Sparkle . . . yet 🙂 Thank you for the giveaway!

  162. We have spent $8,000 on my teeth between August of last year and May of this year (one root canal, 8 crowns, and other assorted things)

  169. I tried to share this giveaway on FB but it was flagged as spam and abusive, so they wouldn’t let me.

  171. I take good care of my teeth but somehow end up with $1,000 dollars worth of fillings, crowns & root canals. Hubby drinks lots of soda and eats candy & has had zero work done 🙁
    patriciachirp(at)yahoo(dot)com

  181. I have tried Arm & Hammer Advance White Brilliant Sparkle yet because, let’s be honest, I can’t seem to remember to pick some up. But I will most likely pick up some next time I’m at the store.

  187. I only get them cleaned once a year so very little time in the dentist office and very little money. I do want to try the toothpaste as I want my teeth whiter

  191. all i’ve had done on my teeth so far were some braces when i was a kid. fingers crossed!!!

  193. I’ve spent more money than I care to think about on my teeth, mostly on root canals and crowns. I won’t let my dentist do anything other than xrays and cleanings without giving me oral sedation, because I am terrified of dentists!

  197. I’ve gotten countless cavities filled because of the natural pits in my teeth – they’re really a pain!

  203. I have not tried Arm & Hammer Advance White Brilliant Sparkle yet, but I’m going to the store tomorrow and toothpaste is on my list so I’m going to check this one out.

  211. My family has very weak teeth, and my pregnancy did a number on my teeth, we have spent a few thousand on them to get them fixed again.

  215. I have had one root canal which was not fun otherwise just the regular cleanings. I would love to try Arm & Hammer Advance white Toothpaste!

  220. I have not tried Arm & Hammer Advance White Brilliant Sparkle yet, but I’ll be sure to give it a shot.

  230. I have spent soooo much money! I didn’t have a lot of dental care as a kid and was never really taught how to floss, boy am I paying for it in my adult years! I have two crowns, one of which is in the front…looks great but I can’t ever get my teeth whitened cause of the crown being right up front 🙁

  232. I have spent thousands and thousands on my teeth and I am still having problems. I will need to have a few dental implants unless I want to wear a bridge or partial in the future. I haven’t tried the Arm and Hammer toothpaste but I like to brush sometimes w/baking soda so I think I may like it.

  236. I use Arm & Hammer Advance White Brilliant Sparkleand love it, my teeth feel clean and love how fresh my feels

  238. I have complications from a Gastro problem, causing the enamel on my teeth to erode, so I have spent many, many (way too many) hours in the dentist chair

  251. i have two veneers on my front two teeth because in high school, I yanked up a music stand inn choir and sliced a front tooth in half and chipped the other. i had them bonded at the time, but switched over to veneers a few years back

  255. I have had cavities filled and gotten a crown. Wish I had dental insurance as I would like to get some more work done.

  264. I have a number of fillings and 2 crowns, but that’s it! Knock on wood (no, not wooden teeth)!

  276. You name it & I’ve had it done to my teeth – sent several dentists’ children to college – but haven’t tried Arm & Hammer Advance White Brilliant Sparkle yet.

  281. I haven’t really had a lot done to my teeth, but when I was younger, I had A LOT of cavities O.o Seriously, I was really good about brushing my teeth and whatnot, but every time I went in, it as another cavity!

    So I had a lot of fillings done *hangs head in shame*

    Thank you for this great giveaway!

  290. I have not done anything to my teeth. I would love to get them whitened but the dentist told me the over the counter stuff is just as good as the laser.

    Thanks!

  294. I have not tried arm and hammer sparkle yet but but would love to try it so when I am out of crest I will give it a try..

  310. Knock wood, I have not had anything too drastic done to my teeth – wisdom teeth removed & several fillings, but that’s it. We make sure to go to the dentist every 6 months.

    tmyoung at rochester dot rr dot com

  312. No I haven’t tried Arm & Hammer Advance White Brilliant Sparkle yet.
    After reading your review, seriously considering it.
    Thank you.
    barbara dot montyj at gmail dot com

  329. Have you tried Arm & Hammer Advance White Brilliant Sparkle yet?
    No, i havent but I plan to try it.

  349. i had braces and have had a few cavities.. i did spend quite a bit of money on braces but not on anything else. Overall I think I am pretty lucky.

  353. I have had so much done to my teeth, it is pitiful. The only ones I don’t have crowned/capped are the 4 front on top and bottom. I brush 2 times daily and I do take care of them. But mine stems from when I was a toddler. I had to have all my teeth pulled, some kind of medicine ate thru my enamal. My dentist says my teeth now are weak. So, I just have to stay on top of things.

  359. I have had my teeth pulled, filled, and cleaned

    pattifritz2000 at yahoo dot com
    thanks

    • Spent TONS of time in the dentist chair …..no have not used or tried Arm and Hammer White Brilliant Tooth Paste

      pattifritz2000 at yahoo dot com
      thanks

  388. At age 72, I still have all my own teeth. Do have some crowns as a result of the fact that we didn’t get much dental care when I was a child, but I guess a good set of genes and good care as I became an adult is paying off!

  405. I’ve had too much done to my teeth. I am one of those who gets cavities just by smelling anything with sugar in it! 🙁 I’ve had several root canals and a couple extractions.

    cnester711@gmail.com

  419. I’ve had 7 teeth pulled – one bad the other so I could get braces at age 40.

  423. I am very lucky and haven’t had anything done to my teeth other than regular cleanings. I’ve never even had a cavity.

  425. I love, love, love the Advance White Brilliant Sparkle toothpaste. I refuse to use anything but Arm & Hammer toothpaste.

  429. I haven’t had any major problems with my teeth yet and I have tried the toothpaste it’s pretty good
    mike2stacy1 at gmail dot com

  436. I have had everything done to my teeth. Cleanings, cavities filled, crowns and root canals! I fear the dentist!!

    msjem2001 at yahoo dot com

  449. I have not tried Arm & Hammer Advance White Brilliant Sparkle yet but I will be looking for it the next time I buy toothpaste.

    dchrisg3 (at) gmail (dot) com

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

    dchrisg3 (at) gmail (dot) com

  455. I’ve had a lot done on my teeth. I just got my last two wisdom teeth removed last Monday.

    ky2here at msn dot com

  460. I’ve been using Arm & Hammer Advance White Brilliant Sparkle for about a month now, and I can already tell the difference. I love the fresh, tingly feeling it gives, and I can already notice that my smile is whiter and brighter. I’ve always been a fan of baking soda toothpastes, and this one has the added bonus of tasting pretty great as well. Thanks!

  471. I would gladly spend countless hours in the dentist’s chair having my jaw re-aligned and having implants and caps if I had the money. As it is, My jaw was never properly aligned when I was younger, so my teeth grind down, and there is nothing I can do about it.

  476. We have tried Arm & Hammer Advance White Brilliant Sparkle. We love all Arm and Hammer products, and use the laundry detergent. I want to thank you for the wonderful and thoughtful giveaway. We are doing anything we can to allow my wife to continue homeschooling our daughters and make it on one income. You are really helping people like us with your tips and articles. Thank you for the chance to win something nice for my family, and good luck to everyone!

    dvdgossett915@gmail.com

  478. Oh yeah I have spend countess hours in the dentist chair. I just had a root canal and am in the process of getting it crowned. Another crown I had years ago on a root canaled tooth has failed and I just went for a consultation for an implant – $3000!!! Oh my.

  488. I had braces! And now that I”ve got good dental insurance, I need to go back and get periodontic scalings to make up for the decade plus I’d not been to the dentist.

    wolverina401 at gmail dot com

  490. Yes, we have tried Advance White and it’s the first toothpaste the whole family uses without having to buy different kinds.
    Katharina angelsandmusic[at]gmail[dot]com

  496. We hve tried and love the Arm & Hammer Advanced White Brilliant Sparkle toothpaste.

    jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

  504. Haven’t tried Arm & Hammer Advance White Brilliant Sparkle yet though I am interested to get this next time I do my groceries. Thanks!
    mandalarctic at gmail dot com

  513. I haven’t tried Arm & Hammer Advance White Brilliant Sparkle yet but it sounds good.

    reallycool3108 at yahoo dot com

  517. I have basic cleanings done to my teeth.

    My friends and family both comment poorly on people who have denture white teeth! I don’t know how that got popular. I don’t know why anyone would bleach their teeth to the point of looking like really fake, really bad dentures.

  518. I’ve had a lot of dental work! I had 12 teeth pulled throughout my youth because I had too many teeth and it caused crowding. I wore braces for 3 years. I had all 4 wisdom teeth removed. I also have a genetic condition where my teeth degrade faster than they should…so this means I have fillings done at least once a year!

  521. Yes, I have tried A&H Advance White Brilliant Sparkle toothpaste. I got a free sample in the mail not too long ago and I really like it.

  527. I have spent alot of time and money in the dentist chair, would like to give this toothpaste a try.
    stanleybilly(at)bellsouth(dot)net

  530. I have horrid dental genetics, so I am ALWAYS getting something done. The amount of money I’ve spent on my teeth in insane. I do love to use A&H baking soda toothpaste. Thank you for the lovely giveaway.
    sewmuchstuff at ymail dot com

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

  537. Oh geez, what haven’t I had done to my teeth? I’ve had extractions, gum surgery, two rounds of braces, two upper/lower jaw surgeries, and routine dental work like fillings, a couple of crowns and a root canal. I can proudly say that I’ve had no veneers though.

    ashaldridge (at) gmail (dot) com

  538. I have spent hours in the dental chair… not taking care of my teeth when I was younger had paid a price on my teeth… I am trying to make up for the issues I have developed the best I can… unfortunately that means spending time in the chair!

    TY!

  546. I’ve had crowns, root canals, pulled wisdom teeth done. I think I’m about average.

  552. I spent MANY months in the dental chair as a teenager – huge issues – root canals, caps, etc. As an adult I’ve been a lot luckier, although 2 years ago I had to have a tooth pulled due to a fractured root that abscessed – can’t afford to have an implant replacement.

    I have not tried the Arm & Hammer … yet

  558. OMG I have spent tons of time and money in the dentist chair! I had a really BAD dentist when young who scared the bJesus out of me for about 30 years of my life. I need a TON of work so I really give my kids the dental health sermons. I wish most of all for NOT riches and material things but great teeth. If I won the lottery, getting my teeth in shape would be second in line ONLY to making sure all kids and grandkids get the education they want and deserve. Arm n Hammer was the brand my aunt told us about many years ago! Love it!

    thanks!

  568. I have been lucky to not have a lot of dental problems, my husband on the other hand has had several procedures done over the past year creating thousands of dollars worth of bills.
    brittneydejajason at gmail dot com

  571. I have not tried it yet, didn’t actually know about it until your post, but I’d like to give it a try now!

  576. I haven’t done much on my teeth. I haven’t sepnt countless hours in the dental chair except for the annual checkup. I haven’t tried arm and hammer advance white brilliant sparkle yet.

    ekieuuu@gmail.com

  578. I haven’t tried Arm and Hammer White Brilliant Sparkle yet, but I’d like to. In the last few years, I have had a root canal, a crown, and a partial. Yes, that’s hours in the dental chairl.

  587. Sadly, i lack dental insurance and have spent countless hours in the dental chair,,,cavities, bridges, mouth guards, TMJ surgeries, teeth repair from a fall…I think i put several dentist kids through school!

  589. My teeth are horrible horrible horrible. When I was growing up, we didn’t live in the city limits, so there was no fluoride in the water. I always had a lot of cavities, and it got worse when I had braces because the orthodontist would yell at me for knocking things off when I brushed my teeth. Now that I’m grown, all those fillings need to be replaced, or in some cases, have been replaced so many times that I need crowns on them.

  603. I have tried Arm & Hammer Advance White Brilliant Sparkle. Good toothpaste.
    aliaskys (at) yahoo . com
    Thank You!! 🙂

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  611. No, I have not tried Arm & Hammer Advance White Brilliant Sparkle yet; I’m more interested in a sensitive tooth toothpaste than a whitening one.
    Thanks for the giveaway!

  613. In my 71 years on earth I’ve had plenty done to my teeth. Wisdom teeth extracted, numerous fillings, root canal, several crowns.

  627. so far, I’ve only had cleanings, fillings, & my wisdom teeth removed, but I still need several teeth straightened & patched up

  628. I have had so much done at the dentist, and still need more. I have had fillings, crowns and most recently a root canal. Believe me when I say that I now know the importance of taking care of your teeth!!!

  629. Have you tried Arm & Hammer Advance White Brilliant Sparkle yet? No, but
    I would love to!

  633. Have you tried Arm & Hammer Advance White Brilliant Sparkle yet? Yes, and i love it!

  635. I havent spent lots of time in the chair, but I have had some work done when I was younger!

  636. I’ve spent many hours and many thousands of dollars on my teeth over the years. And there’s more to come – oh joy.

  641. No, I have not tried Arm & Hammer Advance White Brilliant Sparkle yet. But I’d like to try it, since it has baking soda in the ingredients.

  652. I haven’t tried Arm & Hammer Advance White Brilliant Sparkle yet but I’d love to. 🙂

  663. Not so much as an adult, but as a kid I was in the dentist waaaay too much. I had braces from like 6th grade to about 10th. And that wasn’t it. I had a Pallet expander on the top and bottom. The bottom one was removeable and fit like a retainer but the top one. My goodness I don’t wish that on ANYONE! They attached it to two molars on either side. In the middle was a special keyhole and every day I had to turn it one full turn. It literally cranked the roof of my mouth appart. My parents used to have to tackle me to turn it and the whole time I would be bawling my eyes out. I’ve never broken any bones so I don’t know how the pain compares but it literally was breaking mu jaw apart a little at a time making it wider. I talked funny with it in my mouth, I couldn’t swallow right since my tongue couldn’t reach the top of my mouth. Oh and I had to wear head gear 12 hours a day. I was a walking orthodontic mess. Luckily I just have had a few cavities since I grew up and got all that metal out of my mouth. Thankfully I haven’t needed anything major!

  667. I haven’t tried the Arm & Hammer Advance White Brilliant Sparkle yet, but I can’t wait to!

  668. *Have you spent countless hours in the dental chair (and/or thousands of dollars)? Yes, and it’s an ongoing battle with my wallet and teeth.

  675. Thanks for the giveaway…we have tried Arm & Hammer Advance White Brilliant Sparkle toothpaste & we like it !

    senorpiero [at] yahoo [dot] com

  682. I haven’t tried the new arm and hammer. I’ve used regular arm and hammer baking soda mixed with water on my teeth, it works well.

  686. I’ve probably spent a year or more in the dental chair, and financed several European tours.

  688. Currently, I’m preggo and have a broken tooth so I’ll be getting a wisdom tooth removed soon. Otherwise, I’ve had a crown, an inlay, and some cavities filled/replaced from the mercury fillings.

  691. When I was younger I spent a lot of time in the dentist’s chair getting root canals & fillings. I’ve taken much better care of my teeth since then because I don’t want to go through that again!