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    The beauty step 70% of Aussies are forgetting

    Updated:26 Apr 2016 4:44 PM | Posted by
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    Although we recently discovered Aussies’ oral hygiene is worse than the Brits, it still comes as a surprise that we’re really not taking proper care of their pearly whites.

    Research has revealed people in a staggering 70 per cent of Australian households fail to complete a twice-daily oral care routine of brushing, flossing and rinsing with mouthwash, so LISTERINE (www.listerine.com.au) is taking action with its 21 Day Challenge.

    In an effort to change our dodgy dental habits, LISTERINE is encouraging everyone to start – and stick to – a good oral health routine in just three weeks. And with today being World Oral Health Day, what better time than now to starting improving your oral health?

    After brush and flossing (we love Pronamel Daily Toothpaste and Colgate Total Dental Ribbon), rinse with the LISTERINE Total Care Mouthwash ($9.45, www.listerine.com.au). Not only will this super-charged routine help to strengthen your teeth, it’ll also control plaque and kill germs that cause bad breath, giving you a smile you’ll want to show off.

    Are you a bit lazy when it comes to looking after your teeth? Are you up for the LISTERINE 21 Day Challenge?

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    72 Member Comments

    BeautifulJusty 11 Jul 2017 7:28 AM

    I like using a bit of Listerine before brushing my teeth at night

    itslinda 5 Apr 2016 4:19 PM

    Great article

    lynx 5 Nov 2015 8:28 AM

    Listerine is my to go to mouthwash, always makes my mouth feel fresh and clean.

    Petal 18 May 2015 4:11 AM

    Sorry, but I won't use Listerine. I use a mouthwash that contains botanical ingredients.

    lynx 22 Mar 2016 3:18 PM

    I would love to find out the botanical brand of it.

    Temporary Princess 30 Mar 2015 11:18 AM

    I use mouth wash daily!

    Shop A Everyday 28 Mar 2015 3:23 AM

    Oh it's so easy to forget but it makes your mouth feel so fresh

    Sydneyswans910 27 Mar 2015 5:51 AM

    I definitely brush my teeth twice a day - I need more motivation to floss though!

    Elefante 27 Mar 2015 12:29 AM

    I do not use mouth wash as i find it is too intense, even the gentle ones!

    southcoastclare 24 Mar 2015 10:01 PM

    Although I brush daily, I sometimes use a mouthwash but not once a day and I'm slack with the flossing.

    Bkz1 24 Mar 2015 5:42 AM

    Im so slack when it comes to this

    Seashells 24 Mar 2015 3:07 AM

    I brush my teeth twice a day, but I only floss at night & never use mouthwash - not surprised to hear a few fellow beauties saying that their dentists think its a waste of time. I can't recall any dentist ever telling me to use the stuff, although I did start flossing once a dentist recommended that I do so. Aside from gum problems, I think my teeth overall are ok - they ought to be after 2 years of braces when I was in my teens!

    TheUglyDuckling 23 Mar 2015 5:26 AM

    That's still a rough claim, stating Australians are worse than the Brits when it comes to oral hygiene. Is that per capita, or per dental cap?!

    Jessica712 23 Mar 2015 2:35 AM

    I get a bit lazy with flossing but otherwise Im really good with my teeth.

    Growing old 22 Mar 2015 11:38 PM

    I'm afraid I don't use mouthwash but il take on the challenge and see how it goes!

    Beauty_Jem 22 Mar 2015 10:31 PM

    I brush twice daily as I hate that furry feeling!! I floss when I remember...which is not often at all! But I hate mouthwash, I just don't like it. Don't like the burning sensation, don't like the taste!

    Jodie938 22 Mar 2015 8:55 PM

    My dentist has told me that mouthwash is a waste of time unless you have gum issues. I still do like to mouthwash every few days after brushing and flossing though.

    AmberB 22 Mar 2015 11:42 AM

    I love using mouthwash

    Michelle 673 22 Mar 2015 10:08 AM

    I empathise with the above post! I too have been obsessed with dental hygiene my whole life only to have continual problems whilst orally lazy friends/family members have no problems whatsoever! Grrr!

    Evanescencessy 22 Mar 2015 8:18 AM

    I normally don't use mouth wash but have started in the last week or so. It really seems to give me a fresh mouth/clean feeling.

    DanniiBeauty 22 Mar 2015 8:12 AM

    I didn't like mouthwashes for the longest time, but lately I have discovered a few good ones and now love using a mouthwash.

    Yohanna 22 Mar 2015 7:05 AM

    I was suffering from dental flourosis and flouride poisoning (affected my thiroid), so had to avoid all chemical products including listerine, toothpastes with flour compounds, tap water, even store bought plant milks (all made with city water). It burns my mouth to the point of bleeding. Never again, no more. 11 years took me to heal!

    MsSparkles 22 Mar 2015 6:31 AM

    I'm not a consistent mouth wash user but I do brush my teeth twice a day.. I think this challenge is a good one, need to see if it DOES in fact make a difference :)

    fluffnut 22 Mar 2015 6:16 AM

    This sounds like a great initiative! I don't use mouthwash though.

    MeganA 22 Mar 2015 6:05 AM

    I'm a bit compulsive with the mouthwash, I'll admit it. My mouth feels so nasty when I can't get that step in, even when I do the other steps. Even my coworkers know I keep it handy.

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