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I didn’t start going to the dentist regularly as an adult until two years ago! (I know!) Before that, I had only visited in the two years or so when I had braces in middle school, which means I hadn’t been in 10 years! (I KNOW!) Now that I’m in the season of life where I’m proactive about taking better care of myself, oral health is one of my priorities, especially since I love my sweets.

After 10 years of not going to the dentist, thankfully, the only caution my dentist had for me was a few spots of receding gums to keep an eye on. I had a habit of brushing my teeth too hard, which erodes the gum line. From talking with my dentist and my research, I’ve learned this is horrible because gums don’t grow back and it causes problems like teeth sensitivity. If the gums recede too far, the only way to fix it is surgery.

I’ve been trying to make brushing my teeth too hard a habit of the past, and that’s where this toothbrush comes in!

My New Toothbrush

Smile Brilliant reached out for me to try their new cariPRO Ultrasonic electric toothbrush, and I was excited to give it a try!

One recommendation to help prevent receding gums is using an electric toothbrush because it can keep you from brushing too hard. This toothbrush does this and more. One feature I love is the timekeeper that lets you know how long to brush. It gives you 30-second increments, one for each quadrant of your mouth, and pauses between each, so you know when it’s time to switch. Brushing longer doesn’t necessarily mean better or cleaner, so it’s good to keep track of the time.

The second feature I love is the different brush settings. The three brushing modes are standard, white, and sensitive, and I’ve rotated between the three but mostly used the sensitive setting because of my gums. There are also two settings called massage (for stimulation) and gum care (for cleaning) that are for your gums.

Two additional features I want to mention are the battery life and replacement heads. The charge on this toothbrush lasts for about 30 days! The electric toothbrush head is easily popped on and off. For someone who is trying to be more environmentally friendly, I’m all for replacing a smaller piece of plastic every three months. The toothbrush comes with two heads to start. Oh, and the toothbrush is waterproof so there’s no fear of getting it wet!

I’ve tried the toothbrush for a couple of weeks now and it’s been an easy and welcome switch in my routine. It helps me brush lighter while making sure I get a thorough cleaning.

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Conclusion

My mouth is one of the most important things to me because its health allows me to enjoy all my favorite foods, like dessert! My smile is one of the most important things to me because people around me see my teeth all the time and my smile is a big piece of who I am! I want to do everything I can to make sure my teeth are as healthy as possible and that I can always smile fearlessly!

Have you ever used or thought about using an electric toothbrush? What habits have you adopted for a healthier life?

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January Recap
I had a pretty great month with a trip to Tamarindo, Costa Rica and attending the Prevention R3 Summit. This month has been all about health and fitness. In addition to the Prevention R3 Summit, I had a Yoga and Brunch party and I’ve also loved trying a new work-out studio called Kor180. They have a studio in downtown Austin on 5th street and their new North Austin location on Burnet opened this month. How was your first month of 2016? Did you make any goals? I’m working steadily on my 2016 goals!

The manifesto wall at Kor180’s Burnet location

How to Detox
I enjoyed this informative post by Min Kwon about detoxing. Even if you don’t want to detox, this post is helpful for more nutritious eating.

Wearing the Same Thing Every Day
Mark Zuckerberg announced his first day back at the office with a photo of his closet, asking “what should I wear?” He photo shows multiples of the same gray shirt and same navy hoodie. It’s been said that successful people wear the same thing every day so that they don’t have to think about it and they can focus on their goal. Could/would you do it? It would definitely stop the untrue “I have nothing to wear” exasperations in the morning and a uniform would create the outlets for variety and creativity in your mind. What do you think?

Austin Food Blogger Alliance – Happy Hour at Banger’s
Our first happy hour of the year was at Banger’s where we learned the sausage-making process and enjoyed the fresh sausages from the grill. We also got to see Banger’s impressive 100+ tap cooler and kitchen. We took home some tasty pickles. Banger’s has been a consistently satisfying Austin restaurant and it was fun to see the action behind the scenes.

The Best is Yet to Come
In my 2015 recap, I mentioned that I was a little disappointed in the results of the year and am aiming for a 2016 full of hustle. I liked this reminder from Chris Guillebeau. Are you working on anything big, impactful and challenging right now?

57 Small Culinary-Related Things to Do For Yourself This Year
My friend Sarah shared this awesome list of 52 things. If you want to challenge yourself in the culinary area, this will give you lots of inspiration.

What Success Takes
I love this visual. Sometimes while looking at other people who have been successful (especially through the social media highlight reels), people think success comes easily and automatically, not with days and months and even years of hard work. So, if you’re working towards success, don’t give up, and when you’re looking at someone else’s success, know that it most likely took a lot of hard work.

What’s captivating you lately?

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