Alternative Uses for Toothpaste

So, you’re cleaning out your bathroom drawers and find three old tubes half-filled with toothpaste. What do you do? Throw them out? No way. Turns out, there are a lot more uses for toothpaste than you could ever think of! So, if you need something to do with all of your excess toothpaste, or have one of these problems listed below… Toothpaste might be the answer!

 Here are a few things you can use toothpaste for:

• Relieving bug bites, blisters, and sores. A drop of toothpaste can stop itching and decrease swelling!
• Strengthening your fingernails. If you apply toothpaste underneath and on top of your nails, it acts as a cleaner, shiner, and strengthener.
• Removing stains! You can scrub toothpaste directly on top of clothes, carpets, or shoes until the stain vanishes.
• Shining jewelry. Gently rub toothpaste on to the jewelry and leave it overnight. Wipe it clean in the morning with a soft cloth and see results.
• Removing crayons from walls! Grab a scrub brush and rub away the mess.
• Defogging goggles. Who knew!? Rinsing toothpaste off the lenses eliminates the fog.
• Removing DVD smudges. If the scratches aren’t too deep, rubbing a thin coating over the area and washing it clean can remove the imperfection!

So, what are you waiting for? Put your extra toothpaste to good use! To see more creative uses for toothpaste, read the rest of the article here. Let us know of any other uses you have for toothpaste on our Facebook page. Good luck!

The Right Way to Brush

So we've got the Rockstar, the Daydreamer, the Slob, the Multitasker, the Speedster, and the Robot... Which one are you?

Regardless of which brusher you are, it's important to be sure you are brushing properly, aka a full two minutes. Not to mention paying extra attention to the gum line and hard-to-reach back teeth and areas around fillings, crowns, or other restoration.

So is your brushing routine up to par? Double check below with Colgate's simple brushing tips and recommendations:

Brushing Tips:

• Clean the outer surfaces of your upper teeth, then your lower teeth
• Clean the inner surfaces of your upper teeth, then your lower teeth
• Clean the chewing surfaces
• For fresher breath, be sure to brush your tongue, too

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Toothpaste:
Sensitive teeth? Cavities? Gingivitis? Not a problem - there are a variety of toothpastes targeted to combat many different conditions. If you aren't sure which toothpaste is right for you, contact us today!

Don't forget to replace your toothbrush as soon as it shows signs of wear, or every three months - whichever comes first!

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