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Smile! It's Oral Health Month

Monday, April 01, 2013

April is Oral Health Month and during the next thirty days Crest is supporting Dress for Success in its mission to "promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life." Of course, a confident smile always comes in handy, too, which is why Crest is dedicated to creating products that improve your smile and promote oral health. 


Ever since my children were able to brush their own teeth, I would often buy Oral-B Stages manual toothbrushes since they loved all of the fun characters they could choose from. When I made the switch to using an electric toothbrush, they were curious to try one as well but found past electric toothbrushes a little too intimidating. It wasn't until I received the Oral-B Pro-Health For Me to try out as part of the P&G Mom program that my children reconsidered making the switch. They found the brushing experience to be quite gentle and they found it easier to use the on/off switch. I personally like that it has a built-in two-minute timer.


When I took the kids to their dental checkup during the March Break, I was so happy to learn that both kids were cavity free. While I was there, I asked the dentist which electric toothbrush he would recommend for the kids and he did not hesitate when he stated his preference for Oral-B. Having noticed the benefits of using an electric toothbrush myself, I was a little surprised to learn that, according to the third annual Crest and Oral-B Great Canadian Smiles Survey, 72% of Canadians were still using a regular manual brush as of 2011.

With the advances in technology comes a whole new design in electric toothbrushes. The Oral-B Professional Deep Sweep + SmartGuide brings you 40,000 pulsations and 8,800 oscillations per minute, five customized brushing modes, a professional timer and a really cool wireless SmartGuide that smiles at you once you've brushed for the dentist-recommended two minutes. The SmartGuide also doubles as a clock to help keep you on schedule.


In honour of Oral Health Month, Oral-B is encouraging Canadians to bridge the gap and bring the technological revolution to their oral health regimens. They are also inviting you to pledge to get a more confident smile by brushing, flossing and rinsing with Crest and Oral-B products for 30 days. When you do, they will donate $1 to Dress for Success, up to a total of $20,000. Simply visit facebook.com/crestcanada to make your pledge. It took me literally seconds to do. Then come back here and enter for a chance to win your very own Oral-B Professional Deep Sweep Triaction 5000 prize valued at $185. Be sure to fill out the Giveaway Tools form below to be eligible. You must be a resident of Canada and, by entering the following contest, you are accepting that, if you win, your contact information will be shared with a P&G PR agency for the purpose of mailing your prize. Furthermore, this giveaway may appear on other blogs as part of the #PGmom program. However, to be fair, you can only win once per giveaway. If your name is chosen more than once, another winner will be selected.



Disclosure: I am a P&GMom. As part of my affiliation with this group, I receive products and special access to P&G events and opportunities. The opinions on this blog are my own.



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85 COMMENTS

  1. I want to win it, because I don't have an electric toothbrush!

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  2. I'd like to win this for my daughter, who is approaching tweenhood and braces, and I think this would be ideal for her to help her take care of her teeth. The timer is a bonus too!

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  3. I have never used anything but a manual toothbrush. Ever. This would be a great start!
    FanterraF

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  4. I want to win it, because I also don't have an electric toothbrush!

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  5. I'd like to replace the toothbrush I currently have now.

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  6. I have never had an electric toothbrush and would really like to try one.

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  7. I want to win the Oral-B Professional Deep Sweep 5000 because my teeth can use all the help they can get!!

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  8. I feel like I don't brush the right way - maybe too hard and my gums don't like me. I think this would help with that!

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  9. I would LOVE to win this for my awesome daughter! The timer is genius and it would keep her motivated to keep brushing her pearly whites :) Thanks for giving us this chance to win!!!!!

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  10. I'd love to try this toothbrush as I don't own an electric toothbrush and I think it would clean my teeth much better than my current battery powered one.

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  11. I'd love to win, because my hubby has an electric toothbrush, but I don't!

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  12. Would love to win this as I am looking to finally switch to an electronic toothbrush

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  13. Haven't had an electric toothbrush in years!! This would give me a chance to see if its still as amazing as it was when I was a kid.

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  14. I've always wanted to try an electric toothbrush.

    billiondollarprincesss@hotmail.com

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  15. I'd like to win this because one of my resolutions to myself was to get an electric toothbrush, but, I've not yet done it and winning this would take care of that lol I'd love to get cleaner teeth!

    thanks

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  16. I've never used an electric toothbrush before, so this would be a great opportunity to try one out.

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  17. I would love to win because I think its a great toothbrush.

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  18. I'd like to win this because I think it would clean my teeth better than the manual toothbrush I currently use.

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  19. i'd love to win because i've never owned an electric toothbrush before :)

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  20. I would like to win as my electric toothbrush kicked the bucket a year ago and I really miss having one - they are far superior to a manual brush!

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  21. My electric toothbrush is very old. It still works great but it would be nice to have an updated one.

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  22. Since we've been using manual toothbrushes, winning this deluxe device would be a dream!
    Name is Julie G.

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  23. I want to win to win so I can get my teeth as clean as possible. I'm currently using a manual toothbrush since my electric one gave out and I'd love to have a new one.

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  24. I have to brush my teeth 3 times a day I am a fanatic, I was born with soft upper teeth a have had a lot of problems, even yanking them as a child due to infection so the better the brush the better my oral health!

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  25. I would love to win this for my husband, because I own an electric toothbrush and love it.
    thanks

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  26. I'd like to win because I have never tried an electric toothbrush and want to see if they are better

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  27. I haven't used an electric toothbrush in years, so this would be a good way to get back into it. Thanks!

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  28. I would love to win this because I know that an electric toothbrush does a better job at brushing teeth

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  29. I'd love to win this electric toothbrush for my boy! Maybe he'll take to it and brush longer.
    Thanks!
    Rafflecopter name: Dreena

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  30. I never have used an electric toothbrush. Maybe it's time I tried
    (Debbie W)

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  31. I would love it for my DS as he has a tendency to bite down on his manual toothbrush. I want him to take good care of his teeth :)

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  32. I would like to win as I have been wanting to try an electric toothbrush and this would be a great opportunint to do so.

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  33. My gums bleed and I know I should get one of these!

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  34. I want to win because the dentist has been so impressed with my teeth since I switched to an Oral B electric brush - I would love to gift this to my husband.

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  35. I would like to win because I have never tried electronic toothbrush so I would love to take this opportunity to try it out and see if I like it

    sweetpanda2010 at gmail dot com

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  36. my nephew is always complaining about how tired he is brushing his teeth

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  37. because I would like to get one for my husband, he wants a nice electric toothbrush

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  38. I'd like to win for my 5 year old daughter

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  39. Either my daughter would use it or I will. We always need a new tooth brush

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  40. I never feel like I am getting a good clean with a manual toothbrush so I'd like to try this one!

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  41. I so need an electric toothbrush. I had one years ago and loved it and it's time to get a new one!

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  42. I'd love to win because I know how well these toothbrushes clean your teeth and I'd like to get that dentist clean at home! I know it won't do the dental polish but it will get closer then I do now! :)

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  43. I would like to win because keeping your teeth healthy is so important

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  44. I would love to win this...my daughter could use a little help to keep her teeth healthy.

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  45. I would love to win this toothbrush for my dad who needs one!

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  46. I would love to win because I have had a hand injury which has caused loss of movement in my hand. Brushing with a manual brush doesn't do the job. I need something to give a good cleaning each and every time I brush.

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  47. i would love to win so i can use my old tooth brush to scrub the floors. l

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  48. I would like to win so i can keep my teeth pearly white for my snuggle bunny(TM)

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  49. I want to win because I have periodentistis

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  50. I have yellowing teeth due to medications and coffee, this would help keep them polished up :)

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  51. I have never tried an electric toothbrush before so I'd like to give it a shot!

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  52. Well, I've never tried an electric brush, but I think I would benefit with cleaner teeth and less gum erosion.

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  53. I would love to win this because I have never owned or used one and would love to try one out

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  54. I would like to win because I have never had an electric toothbrush and have always wanted one.

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  55. I have problems with my gums and I think this would help!

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  56. would love to try a electronic tooth brush

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  57. i would like to win this because i am having a hard time getting my granddaughter to brush her teeth and this might be a new interesting way to encourage her to do so

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  58. I would like this as it is better on my teeth and gums and I would like to try it out and see how the difference is and just to have a better healthier smile.


    Londia

    silverneon2000 at yahoo dot com

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  59. I would like to win because This looks like a great toothbrush and I could use this to help make dental check-ups easier and more positive.

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  60. I have a manual brush. Would love to try this one

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  61. would love to try this out and be in the 'in' group

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  62. I would love to win this because I have only ever used a manual toothbrush,,so this would be different and Im guessing way better for me! I would love to try it out and see what an electric toothbrush would be like.

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  63. I would love to win this for my DH. He was just commenting that he thinks he needs a better toothbrush than the manual one he has.

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  64. I'd like to win the Oral-B Professional Deep Sweep 5000 because never had something like that, plus my dentist recommends.

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  65. Oral hygiene is SO important for your overall health and I think that my health and happiness could benefit from this product and that's why I'd like to win it

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  66. to have an electric toothbrush

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  67. I'd love to win an electric toothbrush.

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  68. I have never had an electric toothbrush and my hubby uses his all the time.. so... I want one!!!!!

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  69. I want to win this for my husband

    fossie@hotmail.com
    Florence

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  70. I've used manual brushes that apparently don't do the job according to my dental hygienist

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  71. One of the nicest toothbrushes in the world!

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  72. I think electric toothbrushes are the best. I would love to try the deep sweep, would love to compare it to my current one.

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  73. I have not used an electric toothbrush in years, but considering getting one now due to all the new research and reports about improved brushing and flossing does a lot to one overall health. I would love to win one!!! Thanks for the opportunity!

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  74. I had an electric toothbrush but it wore out...Would be happy to win this...thanks.
    via Rhonda W G.

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  75. We are a family that still all manually brush, I would love to try this!

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  76. My husband could use a better toothbrush!

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  77. i have never owned an electric toothbrush, but have always wanted a real good one

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  78. I would love to win, my daughter says she will never go back to a hand held brush

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  79. This looks wonderful, and love the timer!

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  80. Just started using the electric Oral B toothbrush along with my son and now want to convert the whole family.

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  81. Would love an electric toothbrush cause i don't have one right now !

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  82. I would like to switch to an electric toothbrush

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  83. Ive heard theat electric toothbrushes are better, but i like my handheld, I can still brush my teeth when the power goes out!@

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