Indulge in Self-Care This Valentine’s Day with Colgate Optic White!

Valentine’s Day is coming up, and whether you’ve got date night plans, will be hanging with friends, or just want to chill at home, it’s the perfect time to pamper yourself with a little self-care.

Treat yourself to a sparkly white smile with Colgate Optic White Platinum High Impact White Toothpaste. This Colgate Optic White product delivers 4 shades, visibly whiter teeth in 6 weeks, starting in just 3 days*.  

Colgate Optic White High Impact White Toothpaste formula is professionally designed with Hydrogen Peroxide.

·         In addition to being safe for daily use, this product protects your enamel and contains anti-cavity fluoride protection.

·         3.0 oz tube for $3.99-$4.99

·         4.5 oz tube for $5.79-$6.99

·         Availability: Mass, Food and drug stores nationwide

*When brushing twice daily for six weeks

My Thoughts 

We all want a whiter smile. I know for me, years of coffee and tea have stained my teeth. I have tried some of the advanced whitening kits, but they made my teeth feel sensitive to hot and cold, and many of them just take too much time. When you have four kids, you're lucky to find time to brush at all, let a lone sit around with gel on your teeth for hours. The new Colgate Optic White Platinum High Impact White Toothpaste is the perfect way to get a whiter smile without any aggravation or discomfort. It works great and doesn't take any longer than your normal dental routine.

The Colgate Optic White Platinum Toothpaste works really well. Just brush as normal and your teeth will be four shades whiter in only a few weeks. As an added benefit, it also seals out new stains before they start. It comes in several varieties including Glistening Mint that leave your breath minty fresh and your teeth sparkling white. The  fresh mint flavor freshens your breath and the advanced stain prevention technology prevents new stains from forming.  I also love that it doesn't leave my teeth feeling sensitive like so many other whitening products I've tried in the past.

The Colgate Optic White Toothpaste is a force to be reckoned with. My teeth are looking whiter than they have since my teen years and I am thrilled with the results. If you want to give the new Optic White line a try, you can find it now in retailers nationwide. To learn more, be sure to visit the Colgate Optic White website.

Ease Oral Pain & Dry Mouth with STELLALIFE Intelligent Healing

My teen daughter will be getting her wisdom teeth out in just a few weeks. As many of us know, removing a tooth is no fun. It can be painful before, during, and long after the procedure is complete. While the dentist did suggest some prescriptions that would help with pain, I always opt for homeopathic remedies when they are available. After doing some research, I was excited to discover  STELLALIFE Intelligent Healing products. They offer a full line of homeopathic products that will ease oral pain and the symptoms of Dry Mouth. These products are a drug free option that also aids in the healing process.

StellaLife makes products that accelerate healing, relieve pain, and reduce the need for narcotic pain medications. There are three products in their VEGA Oral Care Recovery Kit. They include a Gel, Rinse and Mist. The Oral Care Gel relieves the pain caused by dry sockets, Dry Mouth, and ulcers. The rinse eases the symptoms of Dry Mouth by providing lasting hydration and promotes healthy gums. The Oral Care Mist can be used for everyday hydration for Dry Mouth. It freshens breath and moisturizes for hours at a time. 

In addition to working great for pain reduction before and after tooth removal, I also found that STELLALIFE Intelligent Healing products were great for Dry Mouth. This condition can lead to bleeding gums, and even tooth decay. I have been dealing with this annoying condition for over a year now, and nothing I tried has helped. After using the Vega Oral Care Rinse and Hydration Mist for about a week, I have noticed my mouth is not nearly as dry.  Plus, the rinse and mist freshens my breath better than the mouthwash I was using before! My daughter has been using them too, and has noticed a marked reduction in the pain in her sore wisdom tooth. She will continue to use them after her wisdom teeth are removed to aid in the healing process.

Whether you're suffering from oral pain or dry mouth, these are products you should have in your medicine cabinet. In addition to providing great results, STELLALIFE Intelligent Healing products are homeopathic, vegan-friendly, organic, sugar free, gluten-free, non-toxic, and non-GMO. The products are also dentist recommended, and the Pain and Swelling Relief Gel was an Editor's Choice with the Dental Advisory.  Grab some today using the discount code listed below, and find relief from oral pain and Dry Mouth!

Discount Code

If you're thinking about making a purchase, now would be the perfect time. New Age Mama readers are being offered an exclusive discount. Simply enter the code NEWAGEMAMA to receive free shipping on your order!

***This post is should not be considered medical advice. Always talk to a physician before using any type of medication.***

Spring Clean Your Beauty Routine w/ Colgate Optic White

Daylight Saving time is here, which means it’s brighter later and spring is just around the corner! Speaking of brighter, heading into a new and hopefully warmer season is also the perfect time to refresh your beauty routine and Colgate Optic White has your back.

Colgate® Optic White ® Stain-Less White™ Toothpaste is formulated to remove unwanted dark stains caused by coffee, wine and soda, ensuring your pearly whites are fresh for spring. This product is super simple to incorporate into your beauty routine, ensuring you can continue enjoying your favorite beverages with a visibly whiter smile all season long.

The Colgate® Optic White ® Stain-Less White™ Toothpaste helps remove those unwanted dark stains caused by coffee, wine & soda, with continued use. It starts working in 3 days. This formula is professionally designed with Hydrogen Peroxide for deep set stains removal. In addition to being safe for daily use, this product protects your enamel and contains anti-cavity fluoride protection.

Suggested retail price: 3.0 oz toothpaste for $4.99 - $5.99 
Availability: Mass, Food and Drug stores nationwide starting January 2018

3 Life Hacks Every Parent should follow to Prevent Dental Cavities in Children

3 Life Hacks Every Parent should follow to Prevent Dental Cavities in Children

Nearly 20 percent of children aged 5-11 have at least one cavity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In honor of Children’s Dental Health Month approaching next month (February),Great Expressions Dental Centers is sharing three dental care life hacks for parents to use to keep cavities at bay

·         Keep gums clean beginning with newborns. Your child may not even have teeth yet, but it’s critical to keep gums healthy for proper development of future teeth. Gently wipe the gums with a clean baby washcloth and gently brush with a soft baby toothbrush once you see the first tooth. For older children, use a rice-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste to brush teeth.

·         Bottle-less bedtime. This common mistake not only overloads your child’s teeth with sugar, it also increases their chances of choking. Instead, provide your child with a bottle prior to putting them to sleep and wiping their teeth with a soft baby toothbrush before their head hits the pillow. For older children, make sure they avoid sugary drinks like soda or juice packs right before bedtime.

·         Prevent fear of the dentist. It’s recommended that children visit the dentist twice a year to keep teeth as healthy as possible. Because many children fear the dentist, it’s important for parents to make the process stress-free for their kids. We recommend using music, a favorite stuffed animal and educating children on dental visits with a children’s book prior to the visit. Doing this from an early age will minimize, if not eliminate stress, ultimately making trips to the dentist less stressful for the remainder of their lives.

6 STEPS TO PEARLY WHITE TEETH

A lot of people desire a set of sparkling white teeth, but when it comes to making the decisions that will help us attain one, we opt for the opposite! Red wine, tea, coffee, all guilty of staining our pearly whites, but we still guzzle them on a daily basis.

That is why we suggest that people research and get familiar with the recommended foods to eat to get pearly white teeth.

We all know the benefits of having white teeth: and just in case you don’t know or might have forgotten, let me remind you. Studies have shown that your smile or teeth are the first thing that someone notices about you and having white teeth not only gives the impression that you are healthy and personally hygienic, they also make you look more successful, more employable, more attractive and even five years younger. This gives you the confidence to smile and proudly display them.

Certain foods are recommended to assist in your pursuit for white teeth, but none will serve as a miracle cure or be more effective than a regimented oral hygiene routine.

Celery and carrots can help in whitening your teeth by washing away food debris while also strengthening your gums.

Cheese. Hard cheese contains calcium that strengthens both your gums and teeth. Cheese also contains a milk protein called casein that can reduce the loss of minerals from your enamel. It has also been noticed that cheese can raise pH – the level of acidity of a substance – of the mouth for some time after eating it, thus, discouraging tooth decay.

Herbs. Herbs such as parsley contain enough chlorophyll that neutralizes bad breath. It is also a source of antioxidants and essential oils that keeps the body healthy. Note however, that excessive consumption of parsley is bad for the health. Another herb that does wonders for the teeth is licorice root.

Oil. The swirling action of oil around your mouth can help to loosen debris in the mouth; consequently, reducing bacteria growth and population in your mouth.

Water. Ensure that you take in enough water every day. Your body needs to be hydrated in order to produce saliva for your mouth. By taking water regularly through the day, you decrease the growth and population of bacteria in your mouth and body.

Green and black tea. They contain polyphenols which suppresses the growth of bacteria. Green tea can promote good gum health as it is anti-inflammatory. Avoid herbal teas as they may contain sugar which is bad for your teeth. You should also consider white tea as it contains some bio-available fluoride.

Since this write-up is about 6 steps you should take to get pearly white teeth, let’s get on with it already.

·        Step 1: Brush and floss your teeth regularly and thoroughly. Although this is an obvious one, many of us however, do not brush or floss our teeth properly. You should ensure that you brush at least twice a day and for at least 2 minutes each. By skipping this step and doing the others you would not be maintaining your teeth.

·        Step 2: See your dentist. Before you apply any special treatment to your teeth, ensure that you visit your dentist and explain what you are planning and why you want to do it. Seeking a dentist’s professional opinion and advice is essential so that you do not end up with damaged teeth.

·        Step 3: Eat foods that whiten the teeth.You should consider buying and eating the following foods as they can naturally whiten your teeth. Such foods include strawberries which contain Malic acid that removes surface teeth discoloration; seeds like sunflower seeds and nuts like walnuts or almonds also remove surface stains by their abrasive texture. Another recommend food to whiten your teeth is onions, they help to prevent plaque from forming on your teeth when your chew them raw; apples are also great and they are recommended for teeth-whitening as their high water content promotes saliva production in our mouths.

·        Step 4: Avoid anything that stains the teeth. Foods rich in sugar should be avoided as they can stain your teeth, making them look discolored. You should also stay away from cigarettes if you wish to have and maintain white teeth. Stay away from sticky, chewy foods and limit the intake of drinks or fruits containing citric acid, as too much of it can lead to enamel erosion

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·        Step 5: Thoroughly research professional and recommended over the counter whitening treatments. Ensure that you only use products that are FDA approved as safe for dental use.

·        Step 6: Do not eat just before going to bed. Cultivate the habit of eating hours before bedtime. This is because plaque development is usually worse at nights and eating just before going to bed increases this development.

Follow these simple steps and you will be well on your way to that Hollywood smile!

Back to School with Colgate Total Advanced Health Mouthwash

Colgate Total Advanced Health Mouthwash is proud to be the first oral care product to contain two-layer technology- combining the freshening power we all love with germ killing ingredients. This innovative dual-phase formula mouthwash is proven to remove 24x more bacteria, simply –Shake, Clean, See –for a healthier mouth!

My Thoughts

The Colgate Total Advanced Health mouthwash is a wonderful addition to the Colgate family. I got to try out the fresh mint variety and it's a refreshing blast that leaves your mouth feeling clean for hours. But the great taste is only the beginning of the advantages. Rinsing with this mouthwash helps improve the overall health of your mouth.  Colgate Total  Advanced Health gets deep down in between your teeth to fight the plague that is hard to reach with your toothbrush, killing all that nasty bacteria. Your breath will stay fresh for hours but more importantly, you're reducing plaque build-up and greatly reducing the risk of gingivitis.  If you don't believe it, just look down into your sink. With Colgate Total Advanced Health, you can actually see the results when you rinse. This mouthwash kills 24x more bacteria than average.

 A good mouthwash should be topping the list of your shopping list. Colgate Total  Advanced Health is the perfect way to make certain your family's teeth and gums will stray healthy for many years to come, no matter what type of snacks they're munching on. If you would like to learn more about Colgate and all the oral care products they offer, be sure to visit their website. To keep up with new products and promotions, you can follow Colgate on their social media.

Colgate's New Toothbrush Encourages Kids to Take Charge

Parents everywhere understand the struggle of teaching their kids to be self-sufficient. In honor of back to school, Colgate just launched their latest items in their kids product portfolio, the Interactive Powered Toothbrush!  

The new toothbrush makes oral hygiene more fun, teaching kids to be a better brusher with help from their favorite character’s voices. The toothbrush is available in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle or Minions theme and features:

·         Brush Coach- Characters coach your child through two minutes of brushing and congratulate them when finished

·         Quadrant Timer- Characters tell your child when to move to and brush each quadrant of their mouth (Top Left, Top Right, Bottom Left, Bottom Right)

·         2 Minute Timer- Characters inform your child when 2 minutes of brushing is up and congratulate them on a job well done. Dentists recommend brushing your teeth for 2 minutes.

My Thoughts

The Interactive Powered Toothbrushes from Colgate are an awesome way to encourage kids to brush their teeth!  My son and daughter got to try out a few of them and they loved the cute designs that include Minions and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.  The head is just the right size for their mouths, and the bristles are soft and gentle against their gums.  The designs are fun and the brush is very light weight and easy to manage. The timer makes it easy for us to make sure they are brushing long enough.  It's a wonderful way to make your kids feel like a star and encourage them  to brush their teeth and keep them healthy.  Check out the Interactive Powered Toothbrushes and all the fun styles available from Colgate. Look for these fun brushes in stores nationwide including Target, Walmart, and Kmart.

Reveal Your Most Radiant White Smile with Colgate Optic White

Radiant™ Toothpaste by Colgate® Optic White whitens teeth inside and out to reveal your most RADIANT™ white smile.

Radiant™ includes Pro-Oxide™ Complex, which contains hydrogen peroxide, the professionally recommended whitening ingredient to both whiten below the tooth surface and remove surface stains. This premium toothpaste is also formulated with a new unique cooling technology so that you may enjoy an intense freshening experience. It also has the highest level of fluoride in an everyday toothpaste to prevent cavities.

My Thoughts 

We all want a whiter smile. I know for me, years of coffee and tea have stained my teeth. I have tried some of the advanced whitening kits, but they made my teeth feel sensitive to hot and cold, and many of them just take too much time. When you have four kids, you're lucky to find time to brush at all, let alone sit around with gel on your teeth for hours. Colgate Optic White  Radiant™ Toothpaste is the perfect way to get a whiter smile without any aggravation or discomfort. It works great and doesn't take any longer than your normal dental routine.

The Colgate Optic White  Radiant™ Toothpaste works really well. Just brush as normal and your teeth will be whiter in just a few weeks. It works to whiten your teeth both inside and out by strengthening your enamel.  It comes in an Icy Mint flavor that leaves your breath minty fresh and your teeth sparkling white. The  fresh mint flavor freshens your breath and the advanced stain prevention technology prevents new stains from forming.  I also love that it doesn't leave my teeth feeling sensitive like so many other whitening products I've tried in the past.

The Colgate Optic White   Radiant™ Toothpaste is a force to be reckoned with. My teeth are looking whiter than they have since my teen years and I am thrilled with the results. If you want to give the new Optic White line a try, you can find it now in retailers nationwide. To learn more, be sure to visit the Colgate Optic White website.

Shake, Clean, See - Spring cleaning with new Colgate Total Advanced Health Mouthwash

We can all use a change in routine come spring, so this season, shake things up a bit for the fresh start you deserve! Incorporate the new Colgate Total Advanced Health Mouthwash into your routine and simply –Shake, Clean, See –for a healthier mouth!

 Colgate Total Advanced Health Mouthwash is proud to be the first oral care product to contain two-layer technology- combining the freshening power we all love with germ killing ingredients. This innovative dual-phase formula mouthwash is proven to remove 24x more bacteria, and you’ll actually see the results in your sink.


My Thoughts

The Colgate Total Advanced Health mouthwash is a wonderful addition to the Colgate family. I got to try out the fresh mint variety and it's a refreshing blast that leaves your mouth feeling clean for hours. But the great taste is only the beginning of the advantages. Rinsing with this mouthwash helps improve the overall health of your mouth.  Colgate Total  Advanced Health gets deep down in between your teeth to fight the plague that is hard to reach with your toothbrush, killing all that nasty bacteria. Your breath will stay fresh for hours but more importantly, you're reducing plaque build-up and greatly reducing the risk of gingivitis.  If you don't believe it, just look down into your sink. With Colgate Total Advanced Health, you can actually see the results when you rinse. This mouthwash kills 24x more bacteria than average.

 A good mouthwash should be topping the list of your shopping list. Colgate Total  Advanced Health is the perfect way to make certain your family's teeth and gums will stray healthy for many years to come, no matter what type of snacks they're munching on. If you would like to learn more about Colgate and all the oral care products they offer, be sure to visit their website. To keep up with new products and promotions, you can follow Colgate on their social media.

Love Your Little Ones with Nature's Gate

It is never too early to start promoting healthy habits in your family, especially through the use of wholesome and natural products. Nature’s Gate unique combinations of natural, safe and innovative ingredients deliver effective results for you and your family’s everyday beauty care regimen. Kick back and relax in the sun knowing your children are protected from the harmful UV rays! Whether it’s a day at the beach, outdoor activities or pool time fun, Nature’s Gate has an assortment of trusted natural protection for the whole family. Then after your fun day in the sun, incorporate Nature’s Gate Nature Baby Shampoo & Wash and Nature’s Gate Cherry Gel Toothpaste into your children’s bed time routine for fresh, clean skin and teeth!

Nature’s Gate Kids Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen (MSRP: $11.49/Whole Foods, Sprouts): This vegan, fragrance-free and water resistant sunscreen will let your kids have fun in the sun without you having to worry!

Nature’s Gate Mineral Kids Broad Spectrum SPF 20 Sunscreen (MSRP: $11.49/Whole Foods, Sprouts): Water resistant for 40 minutes, this safe and gentle formula will leave you confident in your child’s skin protection.

Trust your baby’s skin and hair health is in safe hands with Nature’s Gate Nature Baby Shampoo & Wash (MSRP: $8.39/Whole Foods, Sprouts): this cruelty-free formula is made with a delicate blend of blend of Calendula, Chamomile and Orange flower blossom.


Your little ones deserve only the best, and that’s what you’ll get with Nature’s Gate Cherry Gel Toothpaste (MSRP: $6.15/Whole Foods, Sprouts): this gentle formula will making brushing fun!

My Thoughts

I was thrilled to review Nature's Gate Toothpaste because it is fluoride free, and safe to swallow.  Here, locally, all the available children's toothpastes have fluoride in them, and I can only find "fluoride free" in adult toothpaste - which, for most of them, I don't feel are safe for my kids to swallow.    Another plus is that this toothpaste is also paraben & sulfate free!  

I gotta say, just opening the toothpaste - it smells fantastic!  My kids just loved the cherry flavor, and for once there were no complaints about the taste or that the toothpaste burned their mouths. This  toothpaste gets a definite thumbs up from me!  When we run out, I'll be ordering more!  Thanks to Nature's Gate for introducing us to this awesome natural toothpaste!!

Colgate Daily Repair #MyColgateSelfie

In celebration of National Women’s Health Week (May 8-14, 2016), Colgate Total is inviting women across the country to pledge to put their health first. It’s difficult to balance all your family’s needs with your own, so this week serves as a time to remind women what steps they can take to improve their health. One simple, yet effective change you can make is switching to Colgate Total Daily Repair products, allowing you to take your oral health off that lengthy to-do list.

I was lucky enough to test out the Colgate Total Daily Repair Toothpaste as well as the corresponding mouthwash and toothbrush. Colgate Total Daily Repair Toothpaste contains a multi-active formula that helps repair early teeth and gum damage before you may know it even exists. 

This toothpaste a refreshing blast that leaves your mouth feeling fresh and clean for hours. But the great taste is only the beginning of the advantages. This amazing toothpaste keeps both your teeth and gums looking their best. Brushing with this toothpaste protects your gums as well as your teeth. Often times, it's unhealthy gums that cause people to loose their teeth. This happened to my own grandmother, so I love that this toothpaste can help keep my gums healthy.  When it comes to my teeth, I noticed a marked difference in buildup after only a few uses. They looked whiter, and the enamel on my teeth has improved and looks less translucent.

The  brush was the perfect compliment to the toothpaste. It removes plaque but is gentle against your gums, so you won't have to worry about access bleeding. Finally, the mouthwash provides a burst of freshness that leaves your mouth feeling clean all day long. With Colgate Total Repair,  your breath will stay fresh for hours, but more importantly, you're reducing plaque and tartar build-up and greatly reducing the risk of gingivitis.  This one toothpaste really gives your the total package you need for a bright and shiny smile.

 If you'd like to learn more about Colgate and all the oral care products they offer, be sure to visit the Colgate Total Daily Repair website. To keep up with new products and promotions, you can follow Colgate on face book.  

Keep Calm and Brush with Brush Buddies On- World Oral Health Day!

Did you know that roughly 78%  of Americans have had at least one cavity by age 17 and 80%  of the U.S. population has some form of gum disease?

It's clear that Americans are not properly caring for their teeth. How can we fix this issue? By making brushing fun and easy!

With World Oral Health Day taking place on March 20th,  consider checking out the  newest toothbrushes from Brush Buddies, the world’s leading provider of entertaining and educational oral care products. The company has developed a wide range of toothbrushes that appeal to consumers of all ages by making brushing fun and encouraging them to become better brushers!

Soniclean Pro One

With 30,000 vibrations per minute the Soniclean Pro One removes more plaque than a manual toothbrush. Its Soft DuPoint™ end-rounded nlyon bristles are specially designed to clean the outer layers of your teeth, while the rubberized polishing cups in the middle are made for polishing to give teeth that glistening look. MSRP: $5.95

Shopkins Brite Beatz 

Shopkins Brite Beatz plays the Shopkins theme song along to synchronized lights. BriteBeatz helps improve oral care making brushing fun for kids. Shopkins theme song will play for the dentist recommended two minutes. Shopkins Brite Beatz has fun characters on the handle and a comfortable grip for kids. MSRP: $9.99

WWE Superstars

With the new Brush Buddies WWE Brush Beatz Theme Song Toothbrushes, fans can enjoy brushing their teeth while listening to two different “theme songs” from The Rock, John Cena, Randy Orton and Daniel Bryan.  Both songs will play for two minutes, which is the dentist recommended brushing time. MSRP $14.95.

My Thoughts

The Shopkins brushes from Brush Buddies is an awesome way to encourage little girls to brush!  My daughter got to try out a few of them and she loved the cute designs.  The head is just the right size for her mouth, and the bristles are soft and gentle against her gums. Some of them even have a tongue scraper on the back and you can even get one that plays music. The designs are fun and the brush is very light weight and easy to manage.   It's a wonderful way to make your daughter feel like a star and encourage her to brush her teeth.  Check out the Shopkins brushes and all the fun styles at Brush Buddies