DenTek Mouth Care Review and Giveaway

One thing that we teach our children early on is the importance of brushing our teeth. Even when are children haven't even got teeth, we start teaching them to hold a tooth brush and to clean those gums.

We as adults set the example, so of course must make sure to have good oral hygiene, this includes brushing our teeth twice a day and flossing.

DenTek is the leading oral healthcare brand in the US, founded in 1984 by John Jasheski, their focus is on innovative consumer oral care products and they are making their way over to the UK. This company produce a huge range of interdental products that include floss picks, tongue cleaners and dental guards.

I was sent three of their products to test out and review :

1. Complete clean back teeth floss picks

Now I have to admit I have always found flossing my back teeth extremely hard and in turn I also have to admit that I have failed to do it on numerous occasions. These floss picks make it extremely easy to angle them at those pesky back teeth and the shred proof floss slides effortlessly between the teeth. The floss has a subtle mint flavour to it which leaves a fresh taste in your mouth after flossing. At the other end they have bristled pick brushes which manage to get between even the tightest of teeth.

These are available in a sample pack of 3, or packs of 75 or 125, so you won't need to buy them on a weekly basis.

2. Easy Brush Interdental Cleaners

These are ideal for people who have braces or bridges but they are also great for reaching those trouble spots and giving a really deep clean. The handle features a non slip grip and can be extended for those hard to reach back teeth. The brush is tapered and there is even a cap to put over the brush. 

Being small, I found these great to keep in my back so if you decide to have a bite to eat out, you can clean out any unwanted food with ease.

These are available in packs of 10 or 16.

3. Comfort Clean Tongue Cleaner

I often forget about cleaning my tongue, however a dirty tongue is the main source of bad breath as that is where all those horrible germs lurk. The narrow design of this tongue cleaner means that you don't gag when it reaches the back of your tongue. You have to clean one side at a time rather than all at once and I think this means you get a better clean overall. It is soft as it scrapes, following the contours of your tongue and the end result is fresh and clean breath.

With prices for these products starting at  £3.00, I can see DenTek becoming popular over here quite quickly. Removing the food and plaque that normal brushing doesn't, they not only promote good oral hygiene, they leave you with a lovely smile too.

Giveaway

I have teamed up with DenTek to give away the ultimate mouth care kit including all your daily DenTek interdental essentials to ensure your mouth is left happy and healthy.
This prize also includes a fun molar mug for your desk or home. You will receive Easy Brush cleaners for those hard to reach places, a Tongue Cleaner to ensure your mouth is left feeling fresh and is completed by a pack of Triple Clean, Comfort Clean and Complete Clean floss picks to leave you with a whiter, brighter smile.

Removing plaque and bacteria on a daily basis doesn't just improve your oral health but your overall health too. So reduce the risk and go beyond brushing with DentTek. It takes less than 10 minutes a day.

All you need to do to have a chance of winning is fill out the rafflecopter form below. This competition is open to UK residents only and will close at 11.59pm on the 29th September 2013.

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For further information on DenTek go to www.dentekuk.co.uk

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Disclaimer : These items were sent to me free of charge for reviwing purposes however all thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Teething Bling Review

As the teething journey continues for Layla, so does the ongoing grabbing of anything near her and chewing on it and of course not everything that she finds should be going in that little mouth of hers!!!

Teething Bling is the original teething jewellery, producing a wide range of pendants and bangles that are great for both mummy and baby. Teething Bling is sold in this country by Smart Mum UK, these are the only approved distributor of Teething Bling in the UK. When the lovely Lynne at Smart Mum UK asked me to review a couple of items from the Teething Bling range, I was more than happy to oblige, I mean what woman in their right mind would say no to jewellery!!!

I received :

* a shimmer pendant in the mother of pearl colourway

and

* a turquoise bangle

All Teething Bling jewellery is made from the same material as most teething toys which is FDA approved.

The products are non-toxic and free from phthalate, BPA, PVC, latex and lead.

They also carry the CE certification, making them completely safe for your little ones, this also gives you as a parent peace of mind that you know exactly what your baby's are putting in their mouths!!

The pendants each come with a doughnut shape ring which is attached to a long black cord. At the middle of the cord is a breakaway clasp, just an added bit of safety for you and your child.

You can see from the picture above that the cord is quite long, this gives plenty of room for your little one to move around whilst they are holding onto the pendant, this also means that mummy won't get pulled around as baby moves, no sore necks in sight. 

I think I loved the bangle more than Layla did, the bright colour meant that it made a great accessory for me, it really brightened up my outfits and I have to admit that turquoise is one of my favourite colours.

I have tiny wrists but I still managed to keep the bangle on easily. The good thing about the bangle is that your little ones can sit and play with it by themselves as there is no risk of them swallowing it, getting strangled by it etc.

The material that all the jewellery is made out of is nice and flexible, soft on the gums but little toothy pegs don't leave any bite marks on them once they have had a chew on it. 

I struggle to find anything negative to say, the only thing that I can say is that I found there to be quite a strong rubbery smell that lingered for a while once out of the packets, it has lessened the more the jewellery has been used but that was slightly off putting.

All jewellery is dishwasher safe and can be washed and cleaned in warm soapy water, so no pesky germs left lurking on there.

With bangles priced at £8.95 and pendants starting at £10.00, I think Teething Bling is well worth the money. With so many beautiful colours to choose from, I would be tempted to buy one for every day of the week. The jewellery is made to last and once your little one has made their way through the teething stage, mummy can still keep using it as jewellery for herself, well I say mummy, my girls have taken to using Teething Bling as jewellery for themselves too, so one for all the family really!!

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Disclaimer : The teething jewellery was sent to me free of charge for reviewing purposes however all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Let The Wobbling Race Commence

My eldest daughter didn't get her first wobbly tooth until she was 7 years old so imagine my surprise when my 5 year old told me this week that her tooth was wobbling.

I thought she was joking at first because she loves to copy her sister, so I had a little wobble myself and she was right, one tooth ready to be wiggled and jiggled.

Her older sister currently has two wobbly teeth, she has always been a bit reluctant to get wobbling so I said it is now a race to see who can get theirs out first.

I should have thought about this before I opened my mouth. Now the "tooth fairy" needs to go and save up some pennies so she's ready to do her job.

The going rate for teeth these days seems to have increased in price along with everything else. We are currently paying £1 a tooth. What's everyone else paying, does the tooth fairy need to drop her prices seen as there is a recession on??

*Update*

We have a winner, drumroll please........

Miss 5 year old is the champion and her prize, a visit from the tooth fairy!!

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