It has been two weeks and a bit since I announced I was taking part in The 2015 LISTERINE® Challenge To be honest I was unsure if I could do it as outlined. Rinsing with LISTERINE® twice a day for two weeks sounds easy enough, but change is hard for me. Plus I had a little time away from home and was unsure how it would fit.
The challenge
Rinse with LISTERINE® Twice a day for 14 days
There is still time for Canadians to take the challenge- Take The LISTERINE® Challenge for a chance to win $20,000‡ until July 15 2015.
I had left the LISTERINE® out on the counter so I saw it every time I brushed. I found the first few times my mouth really felt the power of the mouthwash. You know that tingly feeling you get when you first use mouthwash? But after I was use to it, it was refreshing. LISTERINE® has a variety of products and sizes which made keeping on on my new routine when away easy too. After a couple of days it was habit and I was feeling the difference.
As I get older I know how important good oral health is. I wish I had added rinsing twice daily to my routine years ago. Before I knew better, I thought that bleeding gums were a result of brushing too hard, but it’s actually a sign of early gum disease. I have enjoyed adding rinsing to my oral hygiene routine and look forward to continuing. My mouth feels fresh and clean and there has been no issues with my gums. I love the LISTERINE POCKETPAKS® to add a little freshness when I am out. These breath strips fit nicely in my purse and taste great!
*with twice daily brushing. Consult with dentist if gingivitis symptoms persist or worsen. Always read and follow label. ‡No purchase necessary, please see full contest rules and regulations for details.
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i don't rinse regularly – it a once in a while sort of thing…when i think of it! I also don't floss as much as i should…my routine needs revamping!
Yes I rinse. I brush and rinse twice a day and floss at night.
I brush and rinse daily but I forget to floss
Brush and rinse regularly but flossing here and there. Most floss more.
I do not rinse although I really should add that into my routine of brushing and flossing. my husband does tho a few times a day
I brush and floss daily but have to admit that I am not consistent when it comes to rinsing. I need to work on that.
I don't rinse!
I don't rinse. I do well most days to floss. I do however brush daily.
I usually rinse, sometimes I forget:) But I always floss.
brush, floss and rinse.
I dont rinse but have been thinking I should as I get older I am finding more problems and want to avoid going to dentist as much as possible
I do brush and rinse and I`ve been flossing more then I have
Brush, rinse and floss daily.
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Brush twice a day, floss and rinse when I remember…could be better.
I don't always rinse, I don't always floss either! I need to get back in the routine
I brush, rinse and floss.
i don't rinse…but I suppose I should
I personally do not like rinse at all!
i'm bad for rinsing, i admit it, but seeing and reading the blog about this, i have been doing ok.. i leave it on my bathroom counter so it's right there in front of me.
Yes I do rinse-with Listerine
I brush and rinse everyday, but I admit I do not floss as much as I should
I brush two to three times a day, rinse with Listerine and floss daily.
brush floss rinse the whole works
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Brush 3 times a day, rinse twice a day and floss when I remember.
I do rinse, but not every day 🙁
I brush and rinse with water.
I brush regularly and rinse a few times a week.
Brush and Floss, I always keep forgetting to rinse
I mostly brush my teeth in the morning and at night and floss sometimes but I really need to start rinsing!
I brush, but I don't usually rinse.
Brush, Floss, Rinse twice a day
I brush 2x a day floss once and normally forget to rinse.
I rinse, floss and brush all the time.
Yes, I do rinse daily with Listerine
Love to start a new ritual…..
I do occasionally. Just never feel like taking the extra time ( like it takes so much)—just like flossing!
No I don't rinse, I brush and floss once a day
Mostly brushing and floss but use mouthwash once in awhile
I don't currently use rinse. I brush and floss.
I do rinse, floss and brush daily
I don't rinse!
rinse floss brush 2 a day
We always use mouth wash – for those times when we need to run out the door quick and don't have time to brush and floss after every meal
Brush-floss and rinse
I brush 2x's a day, floss once and try to rinse with mouthwash. My dentist told me to use Listerine
I floss and brush after every meal. I rinse twice a day, once in the morning and night.
Yes,I do rinse,,but not daily.
I have always been good about brushing and flossing but only recently started rinsing as well.
Brush, floss and rinse
I usually just brush. I have gotten lazy with flossing and rinsing.
I brush and floss, but I don't rinse on a regular basis.
I brush twice a day and floss at night. I rinse when I remember to do so.
Brush and rinse twice a day
i rinse first to loosen up plaque,then brush,floss then rinse again
I brush twice a day, I try to remember to floss every couple of days. I normally do not rinse as I normally forget to buy mouthwash. If I have mouthwash in the house, I rinse after every meal.
rinse – always looking for a better product. thanks
I am not a consistent rinser. I find most mouth wash is too strong for me.
Jonnie
I brush, floss and rinse 2x a day.
No, I don't usually rinse. I haven't yet found something that I don't mind the taste of. I do brush and floss, though.
Yes I rinse
I rinse every so often, I haven't got into the habit of making it a daily routine.
Sometimes I rinse – depends on how tired I am! I always brush and usually floss.
brush at least twice daily….and rinse. Floss needs more attention…
I do not rinse although I really should but I do brushing and flossing
I brush and floss two times a day, but I do need to rinse more often!
Unfortunately I dont rinse regularly.
Brush, floss & rinse
Sometimes I rinse.
I brush twice a day and rinse once.. I am bad for flossing daily!
I brush, floss and rinse.
I brush and floss but I don't always rinse
I brush twice a day and don't floss or rinse as often as I should!
I take great care of my oral health, but not rinsing…yet!
Brush, floss, rinse. Morning & night.
I brush twice a day floss at night and rinse in the day a few times
I do rinse! I recently made the mistake of buying random mouthwash at the dollar store. It tastes super gross!! lol.
I don't rinse consistently, but I brush and floss.
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I don't rinse regularly, but I do brush and floss daily.
I brush daily but very rarely rinse with mouthwash.
I do rinse, but need to remember to floss more often.
I rinse usually at night but I do sometimes forget 🙂
Yes
Of course! Great feeling, brush then rinse after every meal!
Use an electric toothbrush, but do not generally use a mouth wash.
Would try to get in the habit as my hubby brand is Listrine.
I don't always rinse.
I forget sometimes, but only rarely. I generally rinse.
as often as I can, or remember too
I rinse on occasion but I am more of an avid flosser
I only rinse if I've had something to eat that smells – garlic, onion, etc.
I have gotten better with flossing though! I didn't realize that it was recommended to rinse on a regular basis.
Yup, I rinse each day.
Yes I rinse. I brush /rinse/floss
I brush then rinse. Floss every other day because I'm lazy.
I brush 2 to 3 times a day and I floss a few times a week and rinse a few times a week as well.
I rinse every night
I rinse in between brushes
No I have not been doing a rinse. It is important to use one without alcohol.
Yes I rinse and brush floss two times a day.
Yep, I rinse… and floss!
I'm a daily rinser:)
My current oral health routine of brushing 2x a day does not include rinsing with anything but water
I rinse, brush and floss
I always rinse, and Listerine is the only mouthwash that works for me! 😉
I don't rinse regularly.
I brush , floss and rinse every time.
i brush twice a day and floss and rinse too
I brush and floss but usually forget to rinse honestly!
I don't, but I know I really should!
Brush , floss and rinse
I brush twice a day and rinse also. No flossing though. It's always the one things I hated doing, thought i'm sure i'll regret that in time.
I brush and floss daily, I rinse sometimes.
i normally brush and sometimes use mouthwash
Brush and rinse
I rinse every morning…Listerine Total Care is the best 🙂
I do rinse but not regularly, I find it helps a lot with mouth ulcers 🙂
I brush my teeth at least twice a day, and I floss and rinse often, but not daily.
I try to rinse daily!
after every meal I brush and floss!
I have an electric brush, I brush in the morning when I wake up & I usually rinse unless I'm in a hurry & I don't want to ruin the taste of my morning latte. I don't eat breakfast but I usually do a fast brush with a regular brush after lunch. I do a thorough brush & a flossing & a rinse after dinner or before I go to bed.
I brush, floss and rinse twice daily.
I brush every day, floss when I remember and rinse sometimes, should do it more
I brush and rinse daily, but I forget to floss. I will make it my goal to start. Thanks for the opportunity to win:D
I brush, I floss and I rinse.