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The Sun
31-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
From celeb mouthwash to classic salt toothpaste – my smile-saving heroes for National Smile Month
WHY do we have so many awareness days, weeks and months? Some of them seem utterly ridiculous. The health related ones, though, are a good idea. It is National Smile Month. One in three adults have tooth decay, so this campaign promotes eating less sugar and processed food, drinking more water and visiting the dentist. And I've put some products to the test to help you smile . . . MOUTHWASH 3 IF ever there was a man who says 'teeth' it is TV presenter Rylan Clark – his are gleaming! And he has teamed up with British oral care brand Waken. I am not always keen on products pushed by celebs, but Rylan believes in Waken and has invested in it. I like it too. I love their whitening toothpaste and the Waken Advanced Care Mouthwash. It is made with natural peppermint, strengthens enamel with fluoride, and comes in a recycled bottle. This is alcohol free and a 500ml bottle costs £5. The company has just started selling in major supermarkets. See CHEWING GUM I CHEW so much gum I could put a cow to shame – but not all gums are good for you thanks to the sweeteners, sugar and chemicals in them. But some do have health benefits. Peppersmith is one such example. It contains the plant-based sweetener xylitol and is approved by the Oral Health Foundation. Chewing sugar-free gum with xylitol after meals, is scientifically proven to reduce cavities, neutralise harmful acids, and keep breath fresh. Xylitol is a natural sugar alternative that bacteria cannot digest, meaning it actively fights tooth decay. Dentist explains risks of 'Turkey teeth' and other dentistry abroad It also helps to strengthen enamel – unlike sugary mints and gum that mask bad breath and contribute to cavities. The gum comes in mint, lemon and strawberry flavours. I wasn't keen on the fruity ones – but the mint is great and is £1.35 for 15g at Sainsbury's. See TOOTHPASTE SALT toothpaste made by Weleda has been around for more than 100 years, but has soared into the brand's list of bestsellers in the last two years. That's because it is a chemical-free, eco-friendly toothpaste popular with those looking to avoid additives – there are no detergents, bleaches, foam boosters or optical brighteners in the product. No fluoride either – some people are worried that too much can lead to dental fluorosis or skeletal fluorosis, which can damage bones and joints. While rare, fluorosis is a factor. This toothpaste uses sodium bicarbonate, which is a salt that breaks down to form sodium and bicarbonate in water. This helps to promote healing in the mouth, and to ease ulcers, cuts and sore patches. It is totally free from microplastics too. It tastes like bicarbonate of soda but my mouth felt really fresh after using. I liked it. It's priced at £5.95 for 75ml. See
The Irish Sun
31-05-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
From celeb mouthwash to classic salt toothpaste – my smile-saving heroes for National Smile Month
WHY do we have so many awareness days, weeks and months? Some of them seem utterly ridiculous. The health related ones, though, are a good idea. It is National Smile Month. One in three adults have And I've put some products to the test to help you smile . . . MOUTHWASH 3 TV presenter Rylan Clark has teamed up with British oral care brand Waken Credit: Supplied IF ever there was a man who says 'teeth' it is TV presenter Rylan Clark – his are gleaming! And he has teamed up with British oral care brand Waken. I am not always keen on products pushed by celebs, but Rylan believes in Waken and has invested in it. I like it too. I love their whitening toothpaste and the Waken Advanced Care Mouthwash. It is made with natural peppermint, strengthens enamel with fluoride, and comes in a recycled bottle. This is alcohol free and a 500ml bottle costs £5. The company has just started selling in major supermarkets. See CHEWING GUM 3 Peppersmith contains the plant-based sweetener xylitol and is approved by the Oral Health Foundation Credit: Supplied I CHEW so much gum I could put a cow to shame – but not all gums are good for you thanks to the sweeteners, sugar and chemicals in them. But some do have health benefits . Peppersmith is one such example. It contains the plant-based sweetener xylitol and is approved by the Oral Health Foundation. Most read in Health Chewing sugar-free gum with xylitol after meals, is scientifically proven to reduce cavities, neutralise harmful acids, and keep breath fresh. Xylitol is a natural sugar alternative that bacteria cannot digest, meaning it actively fights tooth decay. Dentist explains risks of 'Turkey teeth' and other dentistry abroad It also helps to strengthen enamel – unlike sugary mints and gum that mask bad breath and contribute to cavities. The gum comes in mint, lemon and strawberry flavours. I wasn't keen on the fruity ones – but the mint is great and is £1.35 for 15g at Sainsbury's. See TOOTHPASTE 3 This toothpaste uses sodium bicarbonate, which is a salt that breaks down to form sodium and bicarbonate in water Credit: Supplied SALT toothpaste made by Weleda has been around for more than 100 years, but has soared into the brand's list of bestsellers in the last two years. That's because it is a chemical-free, eco-friendly toothpaste popular with those looking to avoid additives – there are no detergents, bleaches, foam boosters or optical brighteners in the product. No fluoride either – some people are worried that too much can lead to dental fluorosis or skeletal fluorosis, which can damage bones and joints. While rare, fluorosis is a factor. This toothpaste uses sodium bicarbonate, which is a salt that breaks down to form sodium and bicarbonate in water. This helps to promote healing in the mouth, and to ease ulcers, cuts and sore patches. Read more on the Irish Sun It is totally free from See
Scottish Sun
31-05-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
From celeb mouthwash to classic salt toothpaste – my smile-saving heroes for National Smile Month
Read on to find out why all chewing gum is not equal, when it comes to oral health TRIED & TESTED From celeb mouthwash to classic salt toothpaste – my smile-saving heroes for National Smile Month Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WHY do we have so many awareness days, weeks and months? Some of them seem utterly ridiculous. The health related ones, though, are a good idea. It is National Smile Month. One in three adults have tooth decay, so this campaign promotes eating less sugar and processed food, drinking more water and visiting the dentist. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up And I've put some products to the test to help you smile . . . MOUTHWASH 3 TV presenter Rylan Clark has teamed up with British oral care brand Waken Credit: Supplied IF ever there was a man who says 'teeth' it is TV presenter Rylan Clark – his are gleaming! And he has teamed up with British oral care brand Waken. I am not always keen on products pushed by celebs, but Rylan believes in Waken and has invested in it. I like it too. I love their whitening toothpaste and the Waken Advanced Care Mouthwash. It is made with natural peppermint, strengthens enamel with fluoride, and comes in a recycled bottle. This is alcohol free and a 500ml bottle costs £5. The company has just started selling in major supermarkets. See CHEWING GUM 3 Peppersmith contains the plant-based sweetener xylitol and is approved by the Oral Health Foundation Credit: Supplied I CHEW so much gum I could put a cow to shame – but not all gums are good for you thanks to the sweeteners, sugar and chemicals in them. But some do have health benefits. Peppersmith is one such example. It contains the plant-based sweetener xylitol and is approved by the Oral Health Foundation. Chewing sugar-free gum with xylitol after meals, is scientifically proven to reduce cavities, neutralise harmful acids, and keep breath fresh. Xylitol is a natural sugar alternative that bacteria cannot digest, meaning it actively fights tooth decay. Dentist explains risks of 'Turkey teeth' and other dentistry abroad It also helps to strengthen enamel – unlike sugary mints and gum that mask bad breath and contribute to cavities. The gum comes in mint, lemon and strawberry flavours. I wasn't keen on the fruity ones – but the mint is great and is £1.35 for 15g at Sainsbury's. See TOOTHPASTE 3 This toothpaste uses sodium bicarbonate, which is a salt that breaks down to form sodium and bicarbonate in water Credit: Supplied SALT toothpaste made by Weleda has been around for more than 100 years, but has soared into the brand's list of bestsellers in the last two years. That's because it is a chemical-free, eco-friendly toothpaste popular with those looking to avoid additives – there are no detergents, bleaches, foam boosters or optical brighteners in the product. No fluoride either – some people are worried that too much can lead to dental fluorosis or skeletal fluorosis, which can damage bones and joints. While rare, fluorosis is a factor. This toothpaste uses sodium bicarbonate, which is a salt that breaks down to form sodium and bicarbonate in water. This helps to promote healing in the mouth, and to ease ulcers, cuts and sore patches. It is totally free from microplastics too. It tastes like bicarbonate of soda but my mouth felt really fresh after using. I liked it. It's priced at £5.95 for 75ml. See
Daily Mail
21-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Top-rated pain-free teeth whitening strips are now 20% off for National Smile Month
National Smile Month is here, and to celebrate MySweetSmile are offering shoppers a whopping 20 per cent off when they shop their best-selling peroxide-free whitening formulas at Amazon. MySweetSmile is the dentist-approved oral care range that has consistently won over thousands thanks to its impressive sensitivity-free whitening products, including the best-selling Teeth Whitening Powder and beauty writer-approved Whitening Strips. MySweetSmile Teeth Whitening Strips (21 Treatments) The MySweetSmile Teeth Whitening Strips are completely peroxide-free, instead formulated with the brand's Advanced PAP Formula, which works to deliver superior whitening performance without damaging your enamel. Better yet, the brand are currently offering shopper a huge 20 per cent off their MySweetSmile order when they shop at Amazon - saving you money on a whiter smile. £19.99 (save £5) Shop Ideal for those with sensitive teeth looking for impressive whitening results, MySweetSmile's peroxide-free formulas are top-sellers on Amazon thanks to their ability to help users achieve whiter smiles without pain or discomfort. The MySweetSmile Teeth Whitening Strips, coined as 'perfect' by impressed users, are completely peroxide-free, instead formulated with the brand's advanced PAP formula (Phthalimidoperoxycaproic Acid), which works to deliver superior whitening performance without damaging the enamel. This incredible ingredient helps to target and break down surface stains on your teeth, such as wine, coffee and tobacco, revealing a gleaming white smile in as little as one application. Super affordable at just £1.19 per treatment, these dentist-approved and enamel-safe strips give you a painless and affordable way to achieve a gorgeously white smile in no time at all. Ideal for those who don't have the time or patience to use gels, trays or UV lights, the MySweetSmile Whitening Strips make whitening quick and effortless, now coming with a Cheek Retractor for even easier application. Achieving a whiter smile is as easy as applying the strips to dry teeth and leaving them to work their magic for 30 minutes before peeling off and rinsing. While the hard-working strips are perfect for ad-hoc use when you need a gleaming grin, the brand suggests using them as part of a seven-day course for more impressive whitening results. And users have seen impressive results. Amassing hundreds of five-star reviews on the brand's website, the MySweetSmile Teeth Whitening Strips have been flying off the shelves thanks to their 'incredible results'. 'After trying MySweetSmile's whitening powder - I knew I had to try the new PAP Whitening Strip s to pair with it,' Wrote one five-star reviewer. 'It's safe to say I'm nothing short of amazed. 'I have gotten compliments on the whiteness and cleanliness of my teeth by family and friends almost daily since the use of these strips! They pair with the powder like magic. I get zero sensitivity after use - they didn't hurt my wallet and I can smile with even more confidence.' Another wrote: 'They're super easy to use. enamel-safe and don't cause any sensitivity at all. I've tried sooo many whitening products before, but these are on another level. Within a few days, I noticed a significant difference – my teeth are visibly whiter and brighter!' Prefer powder or pens? Explore all MySweetSmile's impressive formulas below, with 20 per cent off everything until midnight on 27 May. MySweetSmile Amazon deals MySweetSmile Teeth Whitening Powder Those looking to whiten their teeth for less are removing the day-to-day build up of tea, coffee, wine and tobacco stains with the MySweetSmile dentist-approved whitening powder. Unlike other teeth whitening products that utilise highly abrasive ingredients to scrub away stains, leading to damaged enamel and painful sensitivity, the MySweetSmile Teeth Whitening Powder is totally non-invasive and safe for enamel and gums. £19.99 (save £5) Shop Enamel Care Serum Helping stop sensitivity at the source, the Enamel Care Serum is a bathroom must-have for those with sensitive teeth. Targeting the cause not just masking the pain like regular sensitivity toothpaste, it helps you enjoy hot and cold food and drinks without sharp pain or discomfort. £19.19 (save £4.80) Shop Precision Teeth Whitening Pen If you have crocked, crowded or uneven teeth then this Precision Teeth Whitening Pen is a clever way to help you get the best whitening results. The pen, which allows for optimum whitening while out and about, not only allows users to maintain their pearly whites, but is also great for touching up your teeth before a job interview or date. And customers are obsessed with the results! £15.99 (save £4) Shop Hyaluronic Gum Serum The Hyaluronic Gum Serum helps keep gums hydrated and resilient to keep bleeding and irritation at bay. Preventing plaque build-up, it keeps your mouth fresh and healthy. £19.19 (save £4.80) Shop Fresh Mint Toothpaste - Advanced Fluoride Formula Achieve a healthier smile with a fresh burst of mint using this Fresh Mint Toothpaste from MySweetSmile. This toothpaste strengthens enamel and promotes healthier gums by reducing plaque build-up. With every brush, you're reinforcing your teeth's natural defences while supporting overall gum health, ensuring a stronger, healthier smile. £7.99 (save £2) Shop
Telegraph
15-05-2025
- Health
- Telegraph
How ridiculous awareness days (today is National Aperitif Day) took over our calendar
With everything going on in the world at the moment, you probably aren't in the mood for National Smile Month, which began on Monday. The good news is that you aren't expected to grin inanely for the whole four weeks. Like many of these events, the idea is to chivvy you into being a better person. Look after your teeth properly, eat less sugar, avoid processed foods, drink more water, visit the dentist. You get the idea. Why it takes a month to get this message across is anybody's guess, but National Smile Month is just one of the awareness events in an ever more crowded calendar. Did you slog your way through Dry January, when we are also urged to go vegan? Or perhaps you worried that you weren't doing enough to mark Stress Awareness Month in April? Well, during May, you can afford to enjoy yourself for a bit. Saturday May 3 was World Naked Gardening Day, when we are encouraged to let it all hang out by the herbaceous borders as we mulch our pinks and polish our dibbers. This mixture of Monty Don and Sid James was invented by some American naturists in 2005, but spread across the world like Japanese knotweed. In New Zealand, where it's a bit nippy in May, they celebrate in October. Is it just an unfortunate coincidence that naked gardeners shared the weekend with World Laughter Day? This was invented in India by Dr Madan Kataria, the creator of laughter yoga, and is held every year on the first Sunday of the month. There are now so many events that it's becoming more and more difficult to know what we're supposed to be aware of and when. The Awareness Days website lists 74 events for May alone. They include National Doughnut Week, British Tomato Fortnight, English Wine Week, National Conversation Week and National Beer Garden Day. You can wear eccentric trousers on May 16 in support of sick children for Wallace and Gromit's Wrong Trousers Day and wear a silly hat on May 24 in aid of a brain injuries charity during Hats for Headway Day. And the Awareness Days website doesn't even mention Star Wars Day (May 4), Eat What You Want Day (May 11), International No Diet Day (May 6) or National Leprechaun Day. That's held on May 13, which is also World Cocktail Day and Hummus Day. As you can see, some of the days are more serious than others. Most of the campaigns are designed to improve us or to draw our attention to something worthy: Dry January, Veganuary, Urology Awareness Month (September) and that sort of thing. Then there are events designed to raise money for good causes. Perhaps the best known of these is Movember, when men grow moustaches in aid of prostate and testicular cancer research. Over 21 years, Movember has raised £945 million worldwide. But there's also Football Shirt Friday. Every April, which is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, football fans wear their favourite shirt and donate to the Bobby Moore Fund, which was created in memory of the former England captain, who died of bowel cancer at the age of just 51. The campaign has raised more than £1 million since it began in 2013. The packed calendar does create the risk that issues of genuine importance get lost in the crowd. June 1, for example, is both World Reef Day as well as National Cancer Survivors Day and marks the start of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month, Pride Month, National Age Without Apology Month and Sands (the Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity) Awareness Month. Many of the days which clutter up the schedule are the work of clever PR and marketing machines, but some campaigns which undoubtedly benefit particular industries are run by enthusiasts. World Gin Day (June 14 this year) was started by gin lover Neil Houston but is now run by Emma Stokes, the creator of the Gin Monkey website. 'World Gin Day is my way of giving back to the gin community that has given me so much over the years,' she says. 'I think if you'd ask gin brands, World Gin Day has been instrumental in building a community and supporting the rise in gin.' If you're not a gin fan, you might prefer to raise a glass at 7pm the day after to mark Beer Day Britain, launched in 2015 by drinks expert Jane Peyton. 'Pubs hold special events,' she says. 'I know of a couple of care homes that have Beer Day parties. Some people arrange ale trails. It varies year to year.' One of the more eccentric events on the calendar is celebrated annually on September 21. Telegraph Pole Appreciation Day was founded in 1997 by publisher Martin Evans, who is not only the author of Telegraph Pole Appreciation for Beginners but also runs the Telegraph Pole Appreciation Society. (Motto: 'If it's tall, wooden, sticky-uppy and got wires coming out the top then we appreciate it.') 'It was really a day that I just made up,' he admits. 'The notion of a specific appreciation day came on one of those fine late September mornings when I observed a fine run of poles disappearing off into the early mist over undulating fields. I thought, 'More people need to feel what I'm feeling now.' 'I can't remember how we ended up on event websites. I've been banging on about September 21 for years, so I think they might have just picked it up.' Telegraph Pole Day is a good example of the benefits of awareness days. The society now has more than 1,300 members, which you might think is quite a lot of people swapping information about telegraph poles. Still, even the most unlikely people have their moment in the awareness day spotlight. You wouldn't think politicians are particularly popular at the moment – or indeed ever – but this Monday (May 19), the United States will be marking Celebrate Your Elected Officials Day. 'They often work long hours, juggling complex tasks, without much praise,' explains the Days of the Year website. 'On this day, we shift focus and say thank you – openly and sincerely.' Well, almost sincerely. Two days earlier, estate agents get to bask in our collective gratitude. On May 17, Americans mark National Real Estate Day. Established in 2016, this is when property owners 'reach out to your real estate agent and say thanks'. Even lawyers have their big day. In fact, lawyers seem to have a whole list of days: they probably threatened to sue for negligence if they were ignored. These include International Be Kind to Lawyers Day, which has been held since 2017 on the second Tuesday of April. In the US, there is National Lawyer Well-Being Week, National Law Week, Love Litigating Lawyers Day, National Paralegal Day, Hug a Lawyer Day, and Love Your Lawyer Day. Oh, and let's not forget the International Day of Women Judges, which is held every March 10 on the orders of the United Nations. You will scarcely believe this, but there is even a day set aside to admire the work of a group who regularly find themselves quite unfairly ranked in the lowest depths of public esteem, alongside estate agents, politicians, lawyers and the rest. I refer, of course, to journalists. National Journalism Day, which is known more formally as World Press Freedom Day, was established by the United Nations in 1993 and is held each year on May 3. You can be forgiven for missing the street parties and the dancing this year. You were probably in the garden, completely starkers, and trying to keep the strimmer away from your old man's beard.
