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I’m Taking the #LISTERINE 21-day Challenge! How about you?

February 5, 2013 By Debra Pearlstein 28 Comments

Oral health is so important, yet sometimes it’s one of the things that can get forgotten in the deluge of day to day activities or skipped at night when everyone is just too tired. Whether it’s kids or adults, the same principles come into play.

I try to maintain good habits when it comes to my teeth and gums as I know from family members how painful swollen gums can be. I, myself, have had times when my gums were red (not fun at all!), and I know I should floss more than I do! I do brush morning and night, and occasionally in between, however, I recently found out that brushing alone misses 75% of your mouth. That was shocking to me.

Even if you brush twice a day, you’re likely to miss a majority of your mouth which leaves room for germs to proliferate.

By using a LISTERINE Antiseptic mouthwash twice a day for just 30 seconds, you can clean virtually 100% of your mouth.

You can get:

  • Up to 5 times healtheir gums in 2 weeks
  • Up to 9 times healthier gums in 9 weeks
We’ve always had LISTERINE in my house, but, not everyone remembers to use it, so I am excited to be part of the LISTERINE 21-Day Challenge and to be making a conscious effort to improve my oral health. It only takes about three weeks to form a habit, so I’m happy to be working on one that is so positive.
You too can sign up for the 21-day Challenge on LISTERINE’s Facebook page.  What’s really cool is that for every person who signs up for the challenge, the LISTERINE Brand will make a contribution to help Oral Health America’s Smiles Across America program toward their goal of connecting 210,000 children with needed oral health services in 2013. 
You can also get a free fun reminder app there where you and your kids can adopt a “pet mouth ” to keep you on track during this challenge.
I think that’s wonderful as, shockingly, oral disease is now the most chronic childhood illness in the U.S. While it impacts kids of all backgrounds, it especially affects the millions who are unable to afford, or otherwise get access to, regular professional care.
What are your thoughts about oral care? Do you feel you have the best plan or are there things you and your family could do to improve?
To everyone joining the challenge, best of luck and here’s to better health for all!
Disclosure: I received products from Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Products Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc. and The Motherhood as part of my participation in the LISTERINE 21 Day Challenge. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this post are my own.

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Comments

  1. Bobbie says

    February 6, 2013 at 10:39 am

    Good luck!

    Reply
  2. Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says

    February 6, 2013 at 2:03 pm

    The pet mouth adoption is a fun idea! I’m a Listerine Zero girl here!

    Reply
  3. Meghan @JaMonkey says

    February 6, 2013 at 9:35 pm

    We are coverts!

    Reply
  4. Jiahui says

    February 7, 2013 at 12:20 am

    All the best!!

    Reply
  5. Sheri says

    February 7, 2013 at 11:37 am

    What a great challenge!

    Reply
  6. lisa says

    February 7, 2013 at 2:41 pm

    I’ve used Listerine for years. I love it. I even keep at least three extra bottles on hand so I don’t run out. Yes, a bit obsessive I know!

    Reply
  7. Darlene ysaguirre says

    February 8, 2013 at 1:08 pm

    I love Listerine its my preferred mouthwash..good luck on the challenge

    Reply
  8. Jennifer H says

    February 8, 2013 at 3:14 pm

    I think I’ll join you!

    Reply
  9. Mer says

    February 9, 2013 at 11:28 am

    Wow, a chance to do good for others and for your mouth.

    Reply
  10. Jennifer Quirky Momma says

    February 9, 2013 at 8:42 pm

    Thanks for reminding me that I need to buy more!

    Reply
  11. barkergirl33 says

    February 9, 2013 at 11:16 pm

    What a great ‘challenge’, I really like that they are giving back and the ways to help kids. Great post-thank you, I’m going to check it out! (Raine on rafflecopters)

    Reply
  12. That Bald Chick says

    February 10, 2013 at 2:01 am

    a lot of people don’t realize how important good oral health is to overall health!

    Reply
  13. Jennifer (Double Duty Mommy) says

    February 10, 2013 at 10:57 am

    oral health is so important. We did this challenge last year and we still use Listerine to this day.

    Reply
  14. Jennifer (Double Duty Mommy) says

    February 10, 2013 at 10:58 am

    Oral health is so important. We did this challenge last year and we still use Listerine to this day.

    Reply
  15. Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies says

    February 10, 2013 at 12:21 pm

    Good luck with the challenge!

    Reply
  16. Anne - Mommy Has to Work says

    February 10, 2013 at 2:55 pm

    I’m up for the challenge too!

    Reply
  17. Elizabeth Atwood says

    February 10, 2013 at 3:34 pm

    Good luck with your challenge! I’m really good about oral health, but I’m not one to remember to use mouthwash. My husband uses it sometimes though.

    Reply
  18. Christa @ Little BGCG says

    February 10, 2013 at 7:06 pm

    I really need to do this! I think you just motivated me!

    Reply
  19. Yellow Tennessee says

    February 10, 2013 at 7:12 pm

    Good luck. We did this last year and it created good habits with the kids. They haven’t ever stopped.

    Reply
  20. Kathy says

    February 10, 2013 at 10:41 pm

    This is a great challenge… good luck!

    Reply
  21. Anne says

    February 10, 2013 at 10:51 pm

    great challenge, my kids need constant reminders about their teeth

    Reply
  22. Shell Fruscione says

    February 11, 2013 at 4:01 am

    I love that they’re donating to such a good cause!

    Reply
  23. Maryann says

    February 11, 2013 at 2:50 pm

    we use xylitol to help with cavities.

    Reply
  24. nicóle says

    February 11, 2013 at 7:26 pm

    Awesome! Oral health is so important!

    Reply
  25. Jennifer @TheRebelChick says

    February 12, 2013 at 12:00 pm

    I’m taking the challenge too! I love that it helps promote a good cause too!

    Reply
  26. Andrea says

    February 13, 2013 at 6:33 pm

    We just went to the dentist for our checkups and there are definitely improvements to be made!

    Reply
  27. Karen Glatt says

    February 16, 2013 at 1:28 pm

    I use LISTERINE Antiseptic mouthwash twice a day for just 30 seconds! I know that this is a great product, and that oral health is so important at any age. I took the 21 day challenge for my oral health!

    Reply
  28. lisa says

    February 16, 2013 at 2:40 pm

    We only use Listerine products.

    Reply

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