Smile: You're a Racerchick!
 A
racerchick's smile on the podium is a
beautiful thing and to keep those smiles
looking top notch we researched the best
products to keep those teeth sparkling.
Rev up your
engines because Close-Up Toothpaste has NASCAR
fans racing to the store. Close-Up Toothpaste
has a new collector's package – the Jeff
Gordon Millennium edition. One look at his and
his wife's pearly whites and we know this
product works! It's the classic red gel
freshens breath, whitens teeth and removes
plaques – lasting throughout the whole race
I'm sure! 6.0 oz (170g) $1.99US Rite Aid
Now a good
toothpaste needs a good toothbrush and we've
found a couple for you to choose from. The Dr.
John Spin Brush for kids has us doing laps
over our molars. A great electric polishing
brush that's affordable and easy to use. A
quick press on my racer's helmet and he/she's
doing a turbo scrub of plaque removal with the
oscillating and stationary soft bristles.
Approx. $6US – Target
 For added fun
the Jimmy Vasser, Target, Chip Ganassi
"transforming" toothbrush (phew –
that's a mouthful!) is finding me brushing
more than the National average of 2 minutes,
twice a day – for a mere 12 hours per year.
I've bonded with this CART driver and now,
after transforming his racecar into a
toothbrush – I'm certainly having a two
"spit" stop strategy for this race!
Approx. $2 to $3 - Target
We've come a
long way since twigs were first used as
toothbrushes. But why do we brush our teeth?
To remove plaque, the sticky deposit of
bacteria, that shows up on our tooth surface.
Plaque can cause gingival inflammation (gum
disease) and dental decay. Tooth brushing
alone will not remove all the plaque; regular
visits to the dentist are essential.
How often
should we brush our teeth? Dentists recommend
twice daily thorough brushing with fluoride
toothpaste. Using the shape of a pea is the
entire amount that is needed. Women brush more
frequently than men - 76% of women brush their
teeth at least twice a day compared with 58%
of men. No wonder our smiles are brighter in
the winner's circle!
How should we
brush? By using the gentle scrub method. Place
the brush at the neck of the tooth where it
meets the gum and use very short horizontal
movements, at a 45degree angle. The brush can
be held in a pen-like grip to avoid excessive
force, which can damage the gums and tooth
surface.
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