Spring Clean Your Mouth with Rembrandt & Reach!

Spring Fling is here and spring cleaning has many people busy vacuuming, dusting, washing curtains and otherwise making their homes sparkle and shine. Have you given any thought to spring cleaning for your teeth? Have years of coffee, tea, or smoking left your teeth less than pearly white? Maybe it's time to consider making your teeth sparkle and shine?

I'm not talking about costly visits to the dentist. I'm talking about trying a whitening toothpaste and mouthwash. We all have a few minutes a day to brush our teeth and swish some mouthwash around don't we?

Some whitening products whiten your teeth by stripping off the enamel which is the part that has become stained and yellow. This only whitens the surface of the teeth. Tooth discoloration is caused by two types of stains - surface stains and deep stains. Unlike most whitening toothpastes, which only whiten on the surface, the daily use toothpaste from Rembrandt is designed to provide double the whitening action. One the surface, it gently polishes away surface stains without scratching the enamel. Below the surface, it safely whitens to help remove deep stains where they start.

Rembrandt whitening toothpastes use active dental peroxide which is the same enamel-safe whitening ingredient that dentists use. They also contain fluoride to actively restore and strengthen the enamel on your teeth. The Rembrandt Deeply White toothpastes come in fresh mint and winter mint both of which are very refreshing and not at all overpowering. Rembrandt also offers a Deeply White mouthwash to use after the toothpaste. It whitens teeth and restores and strengthens enamel just like the toothpaste. Don't forget to sign up for coupons on the Rembrandt site!

Now you can use the Rembrandt toothpaste along with Reach Total Care + Whitening Toothbrushes.  Reach Total Care + Whitening Toothbrushes contain CaCO3 Micrawhitening bristles, a precision grip handle and an angled neck that will help you get into those hard to reach places. The CaCO3 (Calcium Carbonate) bristles clean, whiten and remove stains while you brush.  Reach is one of the brands of toothbrushes that I have always trusted.  I like the way it fits in my mouth and reaches the area way in the back.  I find the angled handle makes that easier.  I appreciate that they have a brush that is specifically made to use for whitening.

Reach and Rembrandt products can be purchased at most mass retailers and drug stores.  Make sure you check out their sites for coupons before you go.

My thanks to the sponsor for allowing me to review these products.

As required by the FTC: I received a product sample in order to write my review.  I received no monetary compensation.  All opinions expressed are mine and mine alone.

Win Listerine Whitening with Fluoride Restoring Rinse

Spring is here and with it the dreaded spring cleaning! While you're scrubbing your floors and washing your windows, have you given any thought to *cleaning* up your appearance? Nope I don't mean scrubbing your knees and elbows, I'm talking about whitening those pearly whites.

I envy those people who have bright white teeth when they smile but sadly that isn't me. When I was younger I smoke and my many years of soda, tea and coffee have definitely NOT left my teeth white. I don't have the money to head to the dentist to get some expensive whitening treatment but I do have a few minutes a day to rinse my mouth with Listerine Whitening Plus Restoring Post-Brush Fluoride Rinse.

I've trusted Listerine products for years because they work well to leave me with fresh breath. The kids have used Listerine's fun kid flavored rinses too so I know it's a name that I can trust.

I recently received the Listerine Whitening Plus Restoring Post-Brush Fluoride Rinse to try. This is a 2 in 1 product that both whitens & strengthens. It strengthens by restoring the enamel to your teeth and helps prevent tooth decay. You are supposed to use it twice a day after brushing your teeth so it's ideal to add to your oral care routine because you can use it along with whatever toothpaste you currently use. You are not supposed to eat or drink for thirty minutes after using it so keep that in mind when you decide when to rinse.

I couldn't see anywhere that said how long it would take to whiten your teeth but I suppose it depends on the condition of your teeth when you start.  It does say that it starts working on contact and the clean mint flavor was very pleasant.  I also appreciate that it's a fluoride rinse since we don't have fluoride in our drinking water.  It definitely cannot hurt to add this into your oral care routine.  It takes care of fluoride, cavities, enamel, whitening and fresh breath all in one product!

One of my lucky readers is going to win their own bottle of Listerine Whitening with Restoring Rinse! Here's what you can do for a chance to win:

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