save your smile

This month, we celebrated National Children's Dental Health Month. But just because February comes to an end today, doesn't mean we should stop promoting healthy dental care for our kids. Natural personal care leader Nature’s Gate partnered with RADIUS toothbrushes to offer discounts on both brands’ products via each other’s websites. The goal of the program is to educate and encourage natural product users to take a more holistic approach to their oral care regimens.

“We chose RADIUS as a partner because we share important core values: the desire to both promote the health and well-being of the end user as well as that of the environment,” said Jennifer Schweitzer, Nature’s Gate’s brand manager. “In addition to promoting oral health, both brands incorporate environmentally friendly materials into their products and packaging, including natural, recyclable and post consumer recycled materials.”

Nature’s Gate kids' toothpastes include a cherry gel which, in our house, even holds a candle to the popular Dora and Sponge Bob brands. My kids love the yummy cherry flavor...and it's all natural so it keeps their teeth and gums healthy.

For more info on promoting healthy oral habits for your kids, go to www.natures-gate.com and www.radiustoothbrushes.com.

superhero teeth

Give a kid a reason to brush and you're OK in my book. Enter the Spiderman Light-Up Toothbrush ($2.99) from Dr. Fresh. Not only can my kids relate to the famous superhero but they love the actual toothbrush itself. There's a molded character handle for easy grasp (especially when wet), high-quality Dupont bristles that won't cut gums and a unique light-up timer technology that kids love. They push a button to start the blinking light which lasts for 60 seconds, the recommended time to brush one row of teeth. Then they push it a second time to brush the other arch. The light lasts for three months so parents know when it's time to get a replacement. The only problem now is, we can't get the kids out of the bathroom! Also available from Dr. Fresh are easy-to-use floss picks for kids and a great AIM Whitening Mouthwash for mom and dad. Go to www.drfresh.com for more info or go to your local Target store or drugstore to purchase.