Colgate Healthy Smiles -- how well do you know your teeth?

A handful of mommy bloggers were invited over for an afternoon of fun and learning with Colgate one sunny weekday. We were going to have a... Quiz Day!

Hanging out with 2/3 of The Soshal Network!

We were divided into teams and we were given signboards to hold up come answering time.

My favorite Colgate variant, Colgate Plus Sugar Acid Neutralizer, was the product highlighted at the event. It helps deactivate sugar acids before they can harm the teeth! It's perfect for family use.

During the quiz portion of the event, a lot of really interesting questions which we moms thought we knew the answers to were asked. Did you know that the incidence of cavities among Filipino children is 9 out of 10??? It's a very alarming number but I can't say I'm surprised because people in this country tend to prefer sweet food and drink.

This is the correct way of brushing your teeth. The perfect angle to tilt your toothbrush is 45 degrees for optimal reach. Then you sweep or roll the brush away from the gum line by using short strokes. You gently brush the outside, inside, and chewing surface of each tooth using short back and forth strokes. Then you gently brush your tongue to remove bacteria and freshen breath. Proper brushing takes at least 2 minutes and you're not supposed to rinse your mouth with water after brushing. I will be the first to admit that I don't brush this way. OMG I can't imagine NOT rinsing with water. But we gotta do what we gotta do... and it's never too late to start! Read more »

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