Thanks to LISTERINE®, I’m practicing good oral care as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars. #Listerine
A smile is the prettiest thing you can wear.
It’s so true, isn’t it? Forget the makeup, perfect hair and fancy clothes. There is nothing more beautiful than your smile. It conveys confidence, joy and overall positivity. I know I’m more drawn to people who smile. I can be in the worst mood, but the instant I receive a genuine smile, even from a stranger, I feel happy and uplifted. Are you one of those people who is always smiling? Or do you tend to hide your smile?
If you tend to hide your smile, it’s important to find out why. Are you feeling unusually down or upset about certain things in your life? Or are you simply insecure about your mouth? While some things may be out of your control, it’s still a good idea to take action. Talk to someone if you aren’t feeling happy, even if it seems trivial. If you tend to not smile due to the current state of your mouth, you are not alone. More than 8 in 10 Americans feel oral health issues are embarrassing and more than 9 in 10 say that they feel better overall when their mouth feels clean. The good news is you can feel better about your smile with good oral hygiene!
Your mouth says a lot about you. It’s usually one of the first things people notice about you and it can have a significant impact on how others perceive you. If you have poor oral health, people will make assumptions about your overall health and social life, as well as your career and romantic relationships. To be honest, I do it. If I come into contact with someone who has bad breath or badly stained or missing teeth, I assume that they don’t have good oral hygiene.
While my assumptions may or may not be true, the reality is most Americans suffer from some form of oral disease. Nearly half of American adults over the age of 30 suffer from gum disease and nearly all American adults over the age of 20 have had cavities at some point in their lives, while one in four have untreated cavities.
The great thing is many of the oral care issues that we face are preventable. Brushing and flossing your teeth is a fantastic place to start, but it isn’t enough. Brushing your teeth alone misses 75% of your mouth, leaving millions of germs behind. If left untreated, these germs can lead to oral care issues such as plaque and gingivitis. Adding LISTERINE® Antiseptic as part of your twice-daily oral care routine can help you transform the health of your mouth so you can put your best self forward. LISTERINE® not only makes your mouth feel refreshed, it cleans virtually 100% of your mouth to achieve up to five times healthier gums in two weeks and up to nine times healthier gums in four weeks.
From a young age, my parents taught me good oral care habits. I don’t think I really took them seriously until after I got braces. My dentist strongly reiterated how important it is to brush and floss twice a day, especially when you have braces. The whole time I had them I was so worried that my teeth would get stained or that I would get cavities, so I brushed and flossed religiously — a habit that has stuck with me. Now as an adult, my teeth and gums are healthy and I definitely think it has improved my confidence, relationships and career.
Taking care of my smile is super important to me, and should be to you too! You only have one set of adult teeth and gums, so do your best to take care of them. Brush, floss and use LISTERINE® to keep your mouth clean and your teeth looking pearly white!
Oral Health America’s Fall for Smiles Campaign
LISTERINE® is committed to promoting healthy oral care habits, that’s why they’re partnering with Oral Health America, who’s FALL FOR SMILES campaign is committed to educating the public about the positive impact good oral health can have on one’s overall health and well-being. OHA’s mission is so important to LISTERINE they are jump starting the giving with a $20K donation, with the hopes of reaching $40K through consumer engagement.
What steps are you taking towards a healthier, more confident smile?
All data referenced in this post was provided by the LISTERINE® Brand Survey. To learn more, please go to http://www.listerine.com/healthy-mouth-vs-unhealthy-mouth
Drew
Thursday 17th of March 2016
I love your infographic. It's a great reminder of how important your oral health is and why you shouldn't neglect your teeth. Thanks so much for sharing!