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Keeping a healthy smile all year round: Get into the habit of proper dental hygiene

Bleeding gums and sensitive teeth are my greatest dilemma since having a baby! Why? Our body changes during pregnancy, and after childbirth, your teeth are not an exception! Our body produces high levels of the hormone progesterone during pregnancy and this creates more acid in the mouth, which can lead to gingivitis. Some of the symptoms include red, swollen gums that bleed during brushing or flossing. To add more, this dental problems won't go away after giving birth. BELIEVE ME! Breastfeeding moms are not an exception. We are also prone to tooth decay if we don't hydrate and brush religiously. So in the spirit of #SelfLove for the year 2020, let's create a new habit!

As I kick off a brand-new year, I start to list down resolutions to jumpstart good habits that I wish to form and continue for the rest of the year.

They say it only takes 2 weeks to create a habit, so why not start off with the easiest resolution to keep: the habit of a proper dental hygiene?

Building on the habit of good dental hygiene only takes a few minutes per day, but somehow, this doesn’t get the attention and commitment it deserves. To mindfully get into this habit, every household should begin by understanding our natural eating habits, as most of the food and drinks that we consume daily are generally either acidic or pigmented. Think of oranges, coffee, pasta, ketchup, wine, and so on.

Acid in food and drinks softens the tooth enamel or the outer layer of the tooth. Weakened tooth enamel may lead to dental erosion that makes our teeth prone to sensitivity. More so, acid also promotes bacterial growth, which causes problems ranging from bleeding gums to gingivitis.

So, what can we do about it?

The latest innovation from Oral-B has 2-in-1 oral care action that directly repairs and protects sore gums and weakened enamel.

The NEW Oral-B Gum & Enamel Repair Toothpaste is clinically proven to protect gums and strengthen enamel in 2 weeks.

Oral-B's Gum and Enamel Repair toothpaste has unique ActivRepair™ technology, clinically proven to neutralize bacteria on the gumline, and even keep it away afterwards, too. It also repairs the damage caused to your tooth enamel by everyday wear and tear and continues to protect it afterwards. Not only that, but it also helps do all this in just two weeks.

Unlike common fluoride toothpastes, Oral-B Gum and Enamel Repair is made with Stabilized Stannous Fluoride Complex. Oral-B pioneered the introduction of Stannous Fluoride in its toothpaste in the 1950s, and with over decades of research, their technology has evolved to now deliver multiple dental care benefits, such as sensitivity repair, elimination of bad breath, cavity protection, enamel erosion protection, neutralization of plaque regrowth, and gum rejuvenation.

That’s because these days, just having long-lasting fresh breath isn’t enough. Your toothpaste must be hardworking enough to target the root causes of oral care problems, such as bacteria and acid erosion.

As it is difficult to prevent ourselves from eating food high in acidity, Oral-B delivers the oral protection that we need so our gums remain healthy and our teeth stay strong as we continue to enjoy our day-to-day grind.

Building on the habit of good dental hygiene

Dental experts recommend brushing your teeth three times a day or after every meal, and visiting a professional for dental cleaning at least twice a year. At home, the right way to brush your teeth and gums is for two minutes long in a soft and circular motion.

It’s also important to choose a toothbrush that can do more than just brushing. Unlike regular toothbrushes in the market, Oral-B’s toothbrushes are made with crisscross bristles that remove 90% more plaque even in hard-to-reach areas. With the rise in popularity of detoxifying properties of charcoal in the health and beauty industries, Oral- B has harnessed its power and learned to infuse it in their Charcoal White toothbrush to help whiten your teeth in just two weeks!

Aside from brushing your teeth and gums, dental floss is also an essential dental care step to remove plaque from tight spaces between teeth and gums. This prevents both bacteria and plaque buildup from forming, which can potentially lead to cavities, sensitive teeth, and gum disease. Oral-B Glide Floss is lightly coated with natural wax that makes it strong, smoothly gliding, and is perfect for people with sensitive gums. It is also made from a single filament, which means it never shreds, and leaves you with a cool and clean feeling afterwards.

My final thoughts?

I got my pack of Oral-B Gum and Enamel Repair last December and used it immediately. Initially, I hate too much mint flavoring because makes me want to throw up. Luckily, Oral-B Gum and Enamel Repair toothpaste tastes isn't overpowering. It's not much sweet and not minty at all like other toothpaste I tried before. The balance is perfect for me!

Honestly, I didn't think that this toothpaste & floss would live up to its promises but having only used it for a few weeks - I am so impressed! Since having very sensitive gums and teeth, I have used sensitive toothpaste before that doesn't seem to work. However, Oral-B Gum and Enamel Repair feels different! It feels like it is building up a protective layer on my teeth. It leaves my teeth and mouth feeling fresh and clean. Back then, whenever I eat sweets or dairy, my gums will start to inflame. But now they are in a much better state! The redness, soreness, and bleeding gums have reduced. Amazing, right?

Remember, it only takes two weeks to build a habit. So, practice early and practice right and make sure to teach everyone in the family the value of having healthy teeth and gums!

About Oral-B

Oral-B® is the worldwide leader in the over $5 billion brushing market. Part of the Procter & Gamble Company, the brand provides manual and electric toothbrushes for children and adults, oral irrigators and interdental products, such as dental floss.

About Procter & Gamble

P&G serves consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Always®, Ambi Pur®, Ariel®, Bounty®, Charmin®, Crest®, Dawn®, Downy®, Fairy®, Febreze®, Gain®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Lenor®, Olay®, Oral-B®, Pampers®, Pantene®, SK-II®, Tide®, Vicks®, and Whisper®. The P&G community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide.

Please visit http://www.pg.com for the latest news and information about P&G and its brands.

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, by Korai Amaya

In brush time, dental care

How To Get Your Toddler Brush Their Teeth: MAKE BRUSH TIME A HAPEE TIME

"How do I get my toddler to brush her teeth? How to pick the right toothpaste for my toddler? How do I keep her teeth healthy?"

I feel your struggles mommy! I know how frustrating it is when toddlers won't brush their teeth. They are very notorious for eating sweets and putting random items in their mouths. Out of desperation, I know many moms tried to brush their toddler's teeth by wrapping the little one in a towel and holding them down. Imagine if someone did this to you. Is it traumatizing, right?

The idea of a 2-year-old crying because of toothache really scares me. Unfortunately, toddlers don't really understand the idea of cavities, no matter how scary stories you tell them. Trying to teach good dental care habits can be tough, but I have seen many families do it. Here are some #MakeBrushTimeHapeeTime tips that will get your child brushing by herself, sooner.

1. BONDING

Children are naturally inclined to mimic you. They learn about the world through observation and then use mimicry to begin learning new skills. That's a very good thing! Use this as your advantage and let your child watch you as you brush your teeth. To make it more exciting, pretend to be a mirror while you and your kid brush together, and encourage them to copy your every move. You may also let your kid watch his/her older siblings while brushing their teeth. This is a great bonding moment for your family.

2. CHOOSE THE RIGHT TOOLS

Children hate monotony, so why use the same flavor of toothpaste every day? Try having 2 or more different toothpaste flavors at home and let your child choose what flavor she likes every brush time. This gives them a sense of independence and strong self-esteem! The cute fun designs will also attract and help encourage your kids to brush frequently.

You're not just building good dental care habits but you are also allowing her to believe in herself and her abilities.

Our current favorite is the Hapee Kiddie Anti-Cavity Toothpaste.
Hapee Kiddie Toothpaste comes in seven flavors that children will surely love:

Strawberry Bloom
Orange Squeeze
Tutti-Frutti Twist
Bubblegum Pop
Cookies and Cream Ahoy
Apple Crunch; and
Juicy Grapes.

How about Fluoride in kid's toothpaste? Tooth decay happens when plaque (a sticky film of bacteria that builds up on teeth) breaks down sugars in food. The bacteria produce damaging acids that dissolve the hard enamel surfaces of teeth. If left untreated, the bacteria can penetrate through the enamel and cause tooth decay (also called cavities or caries). These cavities weaken teeth and can lead to toothache, tooth loss, or infection.

Fluoride prevents the acid produced by the bacteria in plaque from damaging/dissolving the top layer of the teeth. It also helps damaged teeth to repair and remineralize itself.

It is essential to choose the toothpaste that contains the right amount fluoride and safe for small children. Hapee Kiddie Anti-Cavity Toothpaste contains kid-safe levels of fluoride, which will save your child’s teeth from cavities.

Use a toothbrush with soft bristles. Using hard to medium toothbrush bristles may hurt your child's sensitive gums and teeth. Bleeding and painful brush time will create an unhappy impression on your child. Your dentist might suggest a brush with soft or extra-soft bristles.

3. Make Brush Time A Hapee Time

Toddlers may be impatient, but nothing beats a determined mom! Try these fun games to let your child finish the two-minute brush time:

Set a timer. Find a colorful kitchen timer or egg timer and overturn it during brush time. Ask them to keep brushing their teeth until the alarm rings.

Blue Owl Timer on the top right corner! Cute keeyow! Don't mind M's funny face. HAHAHA.

Sing-a-song. Play your child's favorite song while brushing their teeth. You may also create a simple chant before brush time to remind her about the deed. Your kids will love it!

Offer incentives. Consider offering incentives or reward charts to encourage your little one to brush their teeth. You may try using beads on a bracelet or stickers on your brush chart.

Watch videos. Some parents found out that their toddlers are more cooperative after showing videos with toddlers brushing teeth. Kids love to mimic other kids too.

Checking. Make sure to keep it fun while "checking" if there are any missed spots on her teeth. For instance, you may say "There's a cat in there?" "I need to catch the rabbit in your teeth." or "Let's count your teeth!"

Let her take over. After checking your toddler's teeth thoroughly, encourage her to take part in this routine. Let her play toothbrushing on her own for few minutes. Help them develop the skill by letting them explore their tools and teeth.

Try out these tips and let us know what works for your child!

To learn more #MakeBrushTimeHapeeTime tips, visit: www.facebook.com/HapeeKiddie

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In adventures, dawow moms

Dawow Moms provides Baby Essential Kits to Mindanao Quake Victims

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In event, hair care

Unpopular Topic - KUTO | Lamoiyan Corporation’s Licealiz rolls out Kilusang Kontra Kuto Year 4

KUTO or Headlice infestation has been an unpopular topic amongst mommy communities. Moms are ashamed to ask for help or talk about head lice infestation in their homes because they are afraid to be judged as filthy or unhygienic. Fortunately, that's a MYTH! Let's debunk this with the help of LICEALIZ.

HOW?

Thankfully, Lamoiyan Corporation’s Licealiz Head Lice Treatment Shampoo rolls out Kilusang Kontra Kuto (KKK) Year 4, a yearly nationwide shampooing activity in its commitment to battle head lice infestation or pediculosis and eliminate thesocial stigma associated with it.

In partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd), Lamoiyan Corporation is visiting 30 schools nationwide and targets to shampoo around 6,000 head lice infested students. Sample sachet products will also be distributed within the surrounding communities through this activity.

Among the cities included in Licealiz Kilusang Kontra Kuto Year 4 in Mindanao is Davao City where they will do educational talks about head lice and free shampooing activity in different schools.

Contrary to popular belief, the persistent ailment does not only affect children or people who do not practice good hygiene. Through this year’s campaign, Lamoiyan Corporation aims to emphasize that pediculosis can happen to any people regardless of hair length, gender, age, and even social class.

“For the past years, Lamoiyan was able to raise awareness anddebunked misconceptions surrounding pediculosis by spreading the correct information. Head lice infestation can occur to anyone and, hopefully, people would start helping affected individuals rather than discriminating because it is a concern that has a solution,” shared Lamoiyan Corporation Marketing Director Ruby Rose Cavestany.

Lamoiyan Corporation’s Licealiz Head Lice Treatment Shampoo initiated in 2016 the Kilusang Kontra Kuto, a coalition that has been battling head lice infestation nationwide for a kuto-free Philippines.

Now on its fourth year, Lamoiyan has partnered again with industry leaders such as DepEd, Drugstores Association of the Philippines (DSAP) and Mommy Bloggers Philippines to further spread the correct information about pediculosis and widely reach the grass roots.

Lamoiyan Corporation is inviting everyone to join their fight against head lice and be part of the Kilusang Kontra Kuto Year 4. To know more about the activities of Kilusang Kontra Kuto, visit www.facebook.com/licealiz.

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, by Korai Amaya

In beauty, cosmetic

12 HOURS SMUDGE-PROOF KILAY!

Dont mind my pimples. Ayaw nilang makipaghiwalay. May forever ata.

I've been searching for an AFFORDABLE (at least less than 1k pesos) eyebrow product that will stand the test of time and oiliness of my eyebrows. Wala pang eyebrow product ang natagal sa kilay ko na kasing tagal nang pahihintay mo na pansinin ka ni crush. *Pasok Moira* 😎 I tried local and international brands na pasok sa budget ko, but none (so far) make it through 12 hours without fading into the oblivion. Nahanap ko na ang minimal effort kilay at hindi nabubura tulad ng pag-ibig nya.

Yes, you heard it right! I found an eyebrow product that can last up to 12 hours without smudging!

First, let's all watch and be amaze on how sparse and how ugly my eyebrows are. Ang kilay na ito ang bumighani, nagpa iyak ng maraming lalaki, nagsimula ng gyera at nagdulot ng kasiraan ng buong sanglibutan. HAHAHA Joke lang! 😆

LEFT KILAY: NO PRODUCT

Anyway, going back to our review. Heto na! Heto na! tentenenen chenen!

Introducing ...

ETUDE HOUSE TINY MY 4-TIP EYEBROW

This is a four-forked tint eyebrow with soft felt-tip applicator. It comes in cute and compact container. It has 2g of products in it. Etude Tiny My 4-Tip Brow contains 2g of product for ₱565 only. These are available at Etude House concept stores. I bought mine from SM City Ecoland (Davao City) branch. It comes in 4 shades: Natural Brown, Dark Brown, Reddish Brown and Gray Brown. Choose a color that will perfectly match your hair color.

How to apply:

1) After tidying up the eyebrows without applying any basic skincare product or makeup, apply according to your desired eyebrow shape.

2) For stronger pigmentation, apply before going to bed. (Can be used in the morning and afternoon.)

3) After use, avoid using any cleansing product on the eyebrow area within 24 hours or touching the area.

I hope you liked my review! So what's your favorite eyebrow products? Comment down below! :)

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