[CLOSED] Win A Box of Listerine

Jonathan Leichter Listerine put me onto Dr. Jonathan Leichter, Associate Professor in the Department of Oral Sciences at the University of Otago (that’s him to the left) who answered these queries :-)

A. A lack of good oral hygiene is the primary cause of gum disease. There is a great deal of high quality research in scientific literature that shows a strong link between gum disease, heart disease and diabetes. It has been proposed that the chronic inflammation from gum disease may trigger a body wide response that can contribute to heart disease and diabetes. In addition, the scientific literature has shown a link between gum disease and complications during pregnancy, including pre-mature births.

A. The myth that alcohol in mouthwash is dangerous and is a risk for oral cancer has been soundly refuted in the scientific literature. A 2012 review of scholarly articles showed that there was no association between the use of alcohol containing mouthwashes and oral cancer. While alcohol may increase the efficacy of some of the active agents in mouthwashes, alcohol-free mouthwashes are available to those who prefer this formulation. Alcohol-free mouthwashes with essential oils, such as LISTERINE® Zero™ Mouthwash, have been shown to be highly effective in helping to reduce plaque and in helping you to have healthy teeth, gums and a healthy smile.

People everywhere are becoming more aware of the importance of oral hygiene, not only for keeping a healthy smile, but also as part of their overall health. There is now a realisation and expectation that we can keep our teeth for a lifetime. We have come a long way from the days of our grandparents, who expected to have dentures by the time they reached middle age. Thank you Dr Leichter! The Basics Listerine 21 day challenge Listerine tell us that to maintain a healthier mouth, a 3-step routine of brushing, flossing and rinsing with an antibacterial mouthwash twice daily is recommended to help kill bad breath germs and reduce plaque which can lead to oral diseases. It is believed that it takes just 21 days to form a new habit and with this in mind, the 21 Day Challenge aims to encourage you to form a healthy habit and jumpstart to a healthier mouth in just 3 weeks.

Enter below to win one of three BOXES containing six bottles and get your smile on.