Spring cleaning is in the air and as you clean your bathrooms, make sure you open your medicine cabinets, draws and closets and update your oral care routine as well.    Spring is a great time to swap out your toothbrushes with new ones and make sure your floss stash is plentiful.  And don’t forget your travel toothbrush too!

One in two Americans are suffering from gingivitis and many don’t even know it! When used together, the Crest Pro-Health Clinical Line  which consists of toothpaste, toothbrushes, floss, and rinse, helps to reduce gingivitis for a healthier mouth in only 1 week.  A healthy mouth is an important part of a healthy body, so Spring cleaning your oral care routine can amp up your overall wellness plan by stocking your medicine cabinet with products that will make both your mouth and whole body happy.

Dr. Travis Stork, host of the Emmy Award-winning TV show, The Doctors, and practicing ER doctor, has provided some tips and tricks to help you spring clean your health and oral health this season….

Enjoy Being Active

Finding an activity you enjoy is key to incorporating regular physical fitness into your life. Being active shouldn’t feel like work, so choose something you enjoy!

Clean Up Your Oral Care

A healthy mouth is an important part of a healthy body. One in two American adults has gingivitis, and many don’t even know it, but this gum issue is not only preventable but reversible. Invest in oral care products like the Crest Pro-Health Clinical Line which help provide advanced protection against the plaque that can cause gingivitis.

Healthy Snacks

It’s always a good idea to carry healthy snacks with you. My go-to healthy snack is nuts. Nuts are packed with heart-healthy fats and protein, and are an easy option when you’re traveling. If you are allergic to nuts, there are other great snack options like Greek yogurt with berries, hard boiled eggs or veggies dipped in hummus.

Ask Questions

Don’t be afraid to be proactive and check with your health care team about steps you can take to be healthier in 2014. Your health care provider can recommend lifestyle changes to help you address any areas of concern.

Small Steps Can Lead to Big Changes

Small changes can make a big impact on your health. For example, making a healthy swap like fruit-infused seltzer water in place of soda or taking a 30 minute walk every day will help improve your health, one step at a time.

The Time Is Now

Chronic illness starts its progression in your younger years. Heart disease can develop before we even realize it. That’s why it is important to start making healthy choices now – like eating whole grains in place of refined carbohydrates – when you’re young. The health decisions you make in your 20’s and 30’s impact your health in your 40’s

Try these Crest Pro-Health products:

Crest Pro-Health Clinical Gum Protection Toothpaste
Crest Pro-Health Clinical Plaque Control Toothpaste
Crest Pro-Health Invigorating Clean Multi-Protection Rinse
Crest Pro-Health Clinical Rinse
Oral-B Pro-Health Clinical Pro-Flex Toothbrush
Oral-B All-in-One Tooth Brush
Oral-B Glide™ Pro-Health Clinical Protection Floss