This post is sponsored by the Mom It Forward Blogger Network on behalf of Trident. All opinions expressed are my own. Get the chew on oral health tips, in honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month. Check out these tips for good oral health.
Dental health is something that should be at the top of our list, especially in helping our children understand the importance of good dental hygiene. Some of us are more prone to cavities and gum disease despite our efforts in brushing and flossing. Those people must be constantly vigilant in taking care of their mouths. February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, which makes this the perfect time to establish good oral health habits. Trident is celebrating their 10-year partnership with Oral Health America’s Smiles Across America program (SAA), which provides oral disease prevention services for at-risk children who are underserved due to issues of poverty. Trident gum, the first national sugar-free gum in the US, is a one of the leading sugar-free gums offering benefits to consumers who are concerned about their oral care. In fact, Trident sugar-free gum has been helping Americans maintain good oral health hygiene for 50 years! Because of Trident’s relationship with oral disease prevention services, they make a great source for some oral health tips.
Here’s the chew – gum shouldn’t be considered just a treat. There are some necessary elements to chewing gum. Now that you all know I’ve been dieting for a while let me fill you in on some of the benefits of gum.
- First and foremost, gum is a safety feature in social situations when one has diet breath. Even if you are not dieting, gum can save you (and your friends) from awkward garlic and onion breath.
- Secondly, gum helps clean the teeth after eating, when it is not feasible to brush. In fact, chewing Trident sugar-free gum after eating stimulates saliva flow, which helps reduce the risk of cavities by reducing plaque acids, removing debris and strengthening teeth. I have also found chewing gum can cut down on heartburn and acid reflux, because the saliva created is a natural acid reducer.
- Third – as a dieter, going to the movies or watching a movie at home presents a slight problem. The moment I walk into the movie theater and smell the delicious butter-y goodness of movie popcorn, I immediately arm myself with my sugar-free gum so I don’t succumb to temptation. Major lifesaver for the dieter!
Now for some tips on just how to take care of you and your children’s teeth – straight from Trident:
- Brush 2Min (2X) – It’s best for kids to brush their teeth for 2 minutes, 2 times a day for healthier teeth, good breath and fewer cavities. Children 2 or older should always use fluoride toothpaste.
- Visit a Dentist – Kids and parents should visit a dentist regularly starting no later than age 1.
- Floss – Kids should clean between their teeth once a day with floss to remove plaque and food where a brush can’t reach. Children as young as 2 can floss if their teeth are touching.
- Fluoride – Fluoride is nature’s cavity fighter and can occur naturally in some water and food sources. Did you know that to help protect teeth from cavities fluoride is added to dental products like toothpaste?
To learn more about Trident visit their facebook page. Before you go, we can get one reader on their way to better health (and safer breath) with a Trident gum giveaway. The winner will receive 12 packages of Trident Gum – ARV $15. Giveaway will end at 11:59pm PT on 3/7. To enter fill out the form below.
Jennifer Rogers says
Our kids need to floss more!!
william hamel says
gum helps clean the teeth after eating, when it is not feasible to brush
Barb Stenby says
flossing and listerine twice a day
Stacy says
One of my fondest memories of trident gum…when I was 4 and 5 years old my mem-mere always gave me a pack after I helped her with her housework <3
Maralea says
Flossing is what I need help remembering!
Margaret Smith says
My sons could really use help with flossing.
Michael Bradley says
I don’t always chew gum. But when I do, 12 packs will do me nicely. 😉 lol
Anita Sharp says
My kids need to get better at flossing!
Tari Lawson says
My son could do a better job brushing his teeth.
Renee says
My kids need to floss everyday.
John says
My kids would do better by flossing everyday.
Samantha Daleo says
I should’ve brushed more as a child, now it’s a little too late but I would hope my kids learned from me and take time to brush even when they are rushed or tired.
Jessica Menster says
I push flossing to my kids every single day!!!
Michelle S. says
I should floss more often.
Robin Abrams says
We need to floss more.
Kayla @ TheEclecticElement says
I really should brush my teeth more! For some reason I always forget-I really need to set an alarm twice daily and just do it immediately when the alarm goes off.
Donna Cheatle says
I should floss more! Right now I generally only do it once or twice a week.
Tammy says
Trident is the only gum I let me kids chew. Like most kids they need to brush longer.
Kari Coffey says
I could use to floss daily.
Betty says
daily flossing – family is good with brushing regularly, but flossing is more challenging
paula s says
My daughter needs to floss more often.
joni says
My hubby and daughter never floss—–I warn them!!
Janice Cooper says
Definitely Flossing for me. I just dislike flossing. I need to be better.
Mya Murphy says
I seriously need to floss more.
susie king says
Improving on brushing 2 times a day for healthier teeth would be great.
I. H. says
Flossing, for sure! Thanks for hosting this useful giveaway ( =
Leanne G says
My family and I could definitely floss more often!
Darlene Carbajal says
Start using mouthwash more often!
Laurie Emerson says
My daughter could improve on making sure that she brushes the back of her teeth as good as she does the front ones.
Jaime Cummings says
We could floss a lot more!
Vikki Billings says
I do not floss at all, so I need to do that more.
laurie says
we need to floss more than we do now