Self-Confidence and Your Healthy Smile

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It’s one of the first things I notice about a person…their smile. But what is behind that smile? For some it’s exicitement and anticipation…others smile out of uncertainty or timidity. A person’s smile is the physical depiction of the emotions they’re feeling on any given day.

As a child, my mother would talk to me about her lack of self-confidence during her teens and twenties, in part due to being self-conscious about her smile. She made it a priority for me to be seen by an orthodontist at a young age so that I could receive braces before my peers reached the teasing/bullying phase of adolescence, and for that I’m incredibly thankful. But beyond orthodontic care, my mother instilled lifelong healthy oral care habits within me. Together, we brushed twice daily and received bi-annual dental check-ups/cleanings. She also had the foresight to recognize the importance of diet and how that contributed to overall health, including oral health.

Because your smile is one of the first things a person notices, proper oral care habits are important. Fresh breath and pearly white teeth are something to be proud of…something to smile about. Interestingly enough, I recently read that self-confidence is affected by a variety of factors, one of which is a person’s oral health.

Last month, I shared some information about Steven López’s partnership with Procter & Gamble to highlight how a healthy smile helps with self-confidence during competition and in life. As I’ve blogged in the past, my oral care routine is simple, yet effective. Every day I brush morning and evening, floss, and rinse to ensure a fresh, clean, healthy smile. I also strive to eat a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and low in fat, sugar, and processed/artificial ingredients. Additionally, I see my dentist twice a year for cleanings and check-ups. This routine is one I model for my children to help them grow up with the sense of how important oral care is.

Crest’s Complete line of oral care products include Crest Complete Multi-Benefit Whitening + Deep Clean, Oral-B Complete SATINfloss, and Oral-B Complete Deep Clean Manual Toothbrush which work together to achieve clean your teeth with lasting results. You can learn more about their products by visiting them online or on their Facebook page.

Win It! One of you will win a Crest Complete Deep Clean Prize Pack (includes all items in line). Simply leave me a comment, sharing one of your favorite oral care tips. Comments will close on September 2nd, 2012 at 11:59 PM PST.

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I wrote this review while participating in a test drive campaign by Latina Mom Bloggers on behalf of Crest and Oral-B and received product samples to facilitate my candid review. Latina Mom Bloggers sent me a promotional gift to thank me for taking the time to participate. However, all opinions expressed are my own.

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Caryn Bailey

Caryn is a NICU nurse by day, blogger by night and mom 24/7. She savors the warm Southern California sun and loves to travel, shopping, baking, reading and frequenting her local tea room. Caryn created the column Lavishly Green for Peekaboo Picks Magazine to share her best tips for going green in style, she is the Former editor for Family Review Network, former OC Family Magazine online contributor, former Orange County Moms Blog contributor, former Evenflo Savvy Parent contributor, former member of the Totsy Advisory Board and former freelance writer for CBS Los Angeles.