Oral Health: Results You Should Be Aware Of

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Oral Health.

I never really paid much attention to my teeth until I got older. My husband on the other hand, has had it ingrained into his brain from a young age that healthy teeth are the backbone to overall health. I basically had to change my whole way of life to make this guy marry me…and be impressed with my clean and healthy smile.

Arm & Hammer Dental wanted to get to the bottom of the great debate (I made that up there is no great debate) surrounding the oral health habits of Canadians so it surveyed a whole bunch of us Canucks.

The results?

Thankfully the good folks at Arm & Hammer™ Dental know that looking at a fancy infographic will go a lot further then rambling off a bunch of stats. Are you surprised with these results?

How to Keep Your Oral Health in Tip-Top Condition

In an effort to help us out in our oral health game, Arm & Hammer™ want everyone to know about all of the great new products in the Truly Radiant™ Lineup. We have been using these for a few months. I alternate between this and a really strong whitening toothpaste as my wine consumption rate had really sky-rocketed over the summer. As a daily oral care system I trust it to take care of my whole families teeth (sans baby) and even the kids don’t complain about the “mint-i-ness” of it. Basically, the two times this summer that those little monsters brushed were tear free and whine free.

First up is Arm & Hammer™ Truly Radiant™ Clean & Fresh Toothpaste . With an improved taste and four different cleaning agents to clean and whiten teeth its a great addition to your routine. It also boasts three different freshening agents to held get and maintain long-lasting fresh breath. Great for people like me that basically ingest raw onion for all meals of the day.

We all need a vessel for our toothpaste and the Arm & Hammer™ Spinbrush™ Truly Radiant™ Clean & Fresh Battery-Powered Brush is what we use in our home for one simple reason, it’s electric and so much easier to use. I know brushing my teeth is not a hard task but when I have the dual action head scrubbing a million miles an hour (not a real speed) I can truly feel like I have the fresh from the dentist clean. The special floss tip bristles clean deep between teeth (because we all read the artical this week saying that flossing was not actually important) so you can omit the extra step.

The whole Arm & Hammer line-up is pretty impressive:

· Arm & Hammer™ Truly Radiant™ Clean & Fresh Spinbrush

· Arm & Hammer™ Truly Radiant™ Clean & Fresh Toothpaste

· Arm & Hammer™ Truly Radiant™ Clean & Fresh REPLACEMENT HEADS

· Arm & Hammer™ Kid’s Spinbrush™ My Little Pony™ Battery Brush

· Arm & Hammer™ Kid’s Spinbrush™ My Little Pony™ Manual Brush

· Arm & Hammer™ Kid’s Spinbrush™ Paw Patrol™ Battery Brush

· Arm & Hammer™ Kid’s Spinbrush™ Paw Patrol™ Manual Bruch

· Arm & Hammer™ Kid’s Spinbrush™ Disney Descendants™ Battery Brush

When we get a package in the mail from them there is literally a free for all between the kids and hubby over the brushes. If only the kids were as eager-beaver to use them*

*Once the school year starts my husband and I are diligent when it comes to the kids teeth. They are brushed every morning before they leave the house as we refuse to have others judge us over our foul-smelling mouthed children. We’re vain like that.

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Aneta Alaei

Aneta is a Toronto-based mom of four that loves a good meal, great company, and learning something new. In her free time, you can find her trying to keep yet another plant alive.

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95 Comments

Victoria K
August 5, 2016 / 12:10 am

I was surprised that only 54% brush their teeth twice a day.
Andrea Amy
August 5, 2016 / 12:18 am

I’m shocked that only 95% brush their teeth daily, and only 54% brush twice daily.
Debbie S.
August 5, 2016 / 1:01 am

I learned that 4 out of 10 Canadians stay away from foods like garlic and garlic, followed by using baking soda to brush their teeth. I have done both of these. I try to brush my teeth after every meal, and always first thing in the morning.
Florence C
August 5, 2016 / 1:03 am

I am surprised that only 54 % of Canadians brush their teeth twice a day.
Tainan Lu
August 5, 2016 / 1:24 am

Only 54 % of Canadians brush their teeth twice a day surprised me.
missbobloblaw
August 5, 2016 / 4:06 am

I’m surprised that 13% of Canadians are willing to share their toothbrush with someone else!!! ICK!
Treen Goodwin
August 5, 2016 / 7:10 am

38% of Canadians wanted to leave a conversation because of someone’s bad breath but didn’t 🙂
kristen visser
August 5, 2016 / 7:23 am

only 51% of Canadians floss once a day! I always make sure to floss before bed and I will floss throughout the day if need me (if i feel I had something in my mouth that stuck to my teeth) I have been told by my dentist to floss after every meal though so I am going to try to get into the habit of doing that. When I was younger I never flossed and was close to having gingivitis
Julie Knoblauch
August 5, 2016 / 7:27 am

More females brush their teeth twice a day compared to males. Eek!
Tara Betterley
August 5, 2016 / 8:42 am

I was surprised that 75% Canadians rely on their toothpaste to do the job!
Caryn Coates
August 5, 2016 / 9:14 am

I am surprised that only 54 % of Canadians brush their teeth twice a day.
lori b
August 5, 2016 / 10:41 am

only 54 percent of us Canadians brush their teeth 2x a day.
ivy pluchinsky
August 5, 2016 / 11:45 am

I am surprised that only 54 % of Canadians brush their teeth twice a day. Talk about gross
Elaine G
August 5, 2016 / 12:15 pm

I am surprised only 54% brush their teeth twice a day.
Gord
August 5, 2016 / 1:00 pm

So 78% would not share a toothbrush with anyone but I’m surprised that one in ten will share a toothbrush with their partner….YUCK!
Anne Taylor
August 5, 2016 / 1:30 pm

54% brush their teeth twice daily; that’s pretty shocking!! I don’t floss too well, but I’ve been hearing some info about that recently……..so I’m not sure if its a good thing or necessary actually.
Jonnie
August 5, 2016 / 3:03 pm

I’m surprised that 4/10 people avoid certain foods in order to keep their teeth white. I have trouble avoiding certain foods for much better reasons than that!
Julie F
August 5, 2016 / 3:32 pm

I was shocked that only 54% of people brush their teeth twice a day!
Jana Liu
August 5, 2016 / 3:52 pm

14% of people have dropped their toothbrush on unsanitary surface and still use it….ewwww!!!! I would be replacing that like STAT!
Cheryl
August 5, 2016 / 4:06 pm

It was interesting to see that more females than males brush their teeth daily
loriag
August 5, 2016 / 4:11 pm

I find it amazing only 95% brush their teeth daily,
Jen Mach
August 5, 2016 / 4:31 pm

Wow had no idea oral health wasnt a concern for many.
Judy Cowan
August 5, 2016 / 4:43 pm

Surprised that only 54% of Canadians brush their teeth twice a day, I would of thought more would be doing this.
Gillian Morgan
August 5, 2016 / 6:25 pm

i’m surprised that 13% would share their toothbrush.
Amy C
August 5, 2016 / 7:03 pm

I’m surprised that only 16% of people exaggerate the amount of times they brush their teeth.. I brush my teeth twice a day.
jennifer lucas
August 5, 2016 / 8:17 pm

my son has issue with his teeth being too close together although he is 26 flossing is hard for him to do
Sarah
August 5, 2016 / 8:39 pm

I was surprised that the percentage of people that would not share their toothbrush was only 87%…..I figured it would be closer to 100! 🙂
Jolie
August 5, 2016 / 11:39 pm

I was surprised to see that 14% of Canadians who dropped their toothbrush somewhere unsanitary would still use it. Wow!
Julie bolduc
August 6, 2016 / 12:18 am

I am shocked that only 54% brush their teeth twice a day.
Jenn
August 6, 2016 / 12:42 am

I know 87% is majority but I’m still surprised that only 87% of Canadians would not share their toothbrush with others.. I think that percentage should be higher!
Silvia D
August 6, 2016 / 1:21 am

I was very surprised that the percentage of people that would not share their toothbrush was only 87%, ..you would think that the percentage would be much higher!
Sarah De Diego
August 6, 2016 / 10:04 am

I was surprised that people stay away from eating garlic and onions. We eat both of them every day, we just make sure that we brush our teeth afterwards and that everyone eats it (so that everyone stinks the same 😉 )

Besos, Sarah
Journeys of The Zoo
Doris H
August 6, 2016 / 10:51 am

I’m surprised with the Stat ‘14% of Canadians who dropped their toothbrush somewhere unsanitary and still used it.’
Wow! That’s a lot.
Lori L.
August 6, 2016 / 3:46 pm

Eeeew, one in ten would share their toothbrush with their partner? I’m certainly NOT one of those people. Thanks for the chance to win!
LILLIAN BROWN
August 6, 2016 / 5:17 pm

I was most surprised by the fact that only 54% brush their teeth twice a day
Christine Holliday
August 6, 2016 / 6:00 pm

38% wanted to leave a conversation because of bad breath?? ya, been there…sickening…you can’t even concentrate on the conversation…
Jenness M
August 6, 2016 / 8:59 pm

I’m shocked that only 54% of Canadians brush their teeth twice daily
heather sibley
August 7, 2016 / 12:04 am

I currently use a sonic care tooth brush and it really works for me.
Tracy D
August 7, 2016 / 11:51 am

Switching to an electric toothbrush has made a huge difference for me. My hygienist is happy!
Mel
August 7, 2016 / 11:59 am

I floss at least 3 or 4 times daily. Combined with brushing 3 or 4 times a day this helps keep my teeth and gums clean and healthy.
Lisa bolduc
August 7, 2016 / 12:52 pm

87 % of people wouldn’t share a tooth brush….. ewe. I would never. I would rather brush with my finger if no other option existed
Karla Sceviour
August 7, 2016 / 2:01 pm

I was surprised that 14% admitted to dropping their toothbrush somewhere unsanitary and still using it,,eww..
Maritess
August 7, 2016 / 2:14 pm

I was surprised to learn that only 54% of people brush their teeth twice a day. I know growing up my mom would remind me all the time to brush my teeth every time I have a meal – so that is 3x a day basically. Knowing this fact is quite alarming in oral health.
Anna Roszak-Robinson
August 7, 2016 / 4:07 pm

I need to floss more 🙁
Robyn Bellefleur
August 7, 2016 / 4:14 pm

I was shocked to learn that only 95% brush their teeth daily, and only 54% brush twice daily.
Erika Letson
August 7, 2016 / 7:27 pm

I was most surprised to learn that 14% of Canadians would still use their toothbrush after dropping it somewhere unsanitary. I just can’t- if it drops on the floor, it goes in the trash. I have a dollar store toothbrush stash for that reason!
joy
August 7, 2016 / 9:54 pm

THE FACT THAT SURPRISED ME MOST WAS THAT 1 IN 10 SHARED THEIR TOOTHBRUSH WITH THEIR PARTNER!
Juliee Fitze
August 8, 2016 / 6:39 am

I started using Arm and Hammer toothpaste years ago it makes my teeth feel cleaner then any other toothpaste.
Crystal Porter
August 8, 2016 / 12:07 pm

13% share there toothbrush… that’s just gross. To each there own, I guess *cringes*
Alison Braidwood
August 8, 2016 / 12:54 pm

I’m surprised that 54% don’t brush twice a day. Blech :0
Glogirl
August 8, 2016 / 12:56 pm

I found it interesting that less than 50% of Canadians floss less than once a day. I must admit that I fall into that number. I’m trying to increase my flossing.
dale e bolton
August 8, 2016 / 4:30 pm

thanks 4 the chance
Viv Sluys
August 8, 2016 / 7:48 pm

I wasn’t surprised by much in that infographic. I think it’s funny that people exaggerate when they tell how often they brush their teeth… that must be to the dentist? And the dentist can often tell if you’re lying on that…
Wanda Bergman
August 9, 2016 / 10:56 am

Only 95% brush their teeth daily, That shocks me.
jan
August 9, 2016 / 2:17 pm

I am amazed that there are people that do not brush their teeth at least once a day!
kathy downey
August 9, 2016 / 2:59 pm

Wow,im surprised at the bad habits some of us Canadians had like picking our teeth in pubic
Andrea
August 9, 2016 / 3:59 pm

I’m shocked that only 54% brush twice daily!
Lynda Cook
August 9, 2016 / 4:25 pm

I was really surprised that only 54% of Canadians brush twice a day
Dave
August 9, 2016 / 8:04 pm

I’m shocked that only 95% brush their teeth daily,
Wendy hutton
August 9, 2016 / 10:36 pm

wow this was hard to believe that Only 54 % of Canadians brush their teeth twice a day
sabina Edwards
August 10, 2016 / 12:18 am

I recently read a trending article on fb that stated there is no proof that flossing helps. For me it does as I have a big gap between two and pull food out every time I floss (yes, gross share, but even grosser the people who don’t floss and have food stuck there an now believe that article)
Shirley S
August 10, 2016 / 12:57 am

I was really surprised that only 54% of Canadians brush their teeth twice a day.
Brenda Penton
August 10, 2016 / 6:48 am

I was actually surprised that ONLY 16% exaggerated the amount that they brushed per day. I would expect it to be much higher.
Maria
August 10, 2016 / 9:29 am

Most surprising to me is that only 54 % of Canadians brush their teeth twice a day
Karine
August 10, 2016 / 10:26 am

The fact that 38% wants to leave the conversation if they have bad breath. I feel this stat!
Jenny
August 10, 2016 / 2:08 pm

I’m shocked that only 95% brush their teeth daily
Jennifer P.
August 10, 2016 / 2:10 pm

I was shocked that only 54% of Canadians brush their teeth twice a day – yikes, that is not too good!! I expected a low number of flossers (including me!), but thought most people brushed at least twice a day.
Amie
August 11, 2016 / 1:01 am

I am surprised at how many people would not share their tooth brush with a partner ! get it but didn’t realize most are like that !
joanne frank
August 11, 2016 / 7:25 am

kinda gross but I am surprised that only 54 % of Canadians brush their teeth twice a day.
Lindsay T
August 11, 2016 / 10:02 pm

I think it’s sad that 38% wanted to leave a conversation due to someones bad breath, that’s a lot of bad breath out there!
KellyPC
August 12, 2016 / 1:15 am

I’m shocked that so many people don’t’ brush twice a day! Yikes!
caryn s
August 12, 2016 / 10:38 am

I am surprised that only 54% of canadians brush their teeth twice a day. I always brush my teeth atleast twice a day sometimes more!
Piroska
August 12, 2016 / 4:46 pm

I’m most surprised about the 54% of people brushing their teeth twice a day.
Kim Stenner
August 13, 2016 / 10:32 am

surprised that only 87% would not share their toothbrush – I thought it would be higher
Jennifer e
August 13, 2016 / 3:58 pm

I’m a little grossed out by the sharing tooth brushes stat and that there are some who don’t brush at least daily ????
Brenda Witherspoon-Bedard
August 14, 2016 / 1:53 pm

I’m surprised that 13% of Canadians are willing to share their toothbrush with someone else – not me 🙁
Carey Hurst
August 14, 2016 / 3:45 pm

I am choosing something that I do that works for me. I oil pull every morning and after that I swish salt water. Both in themselves clean away more toxins than anything else .
Aneta Alaei
Author
August 14, 2016 / 3:47 pm

Carey, I have heard so much about oil pulling online but would love to hear about your experience more. Do you do it for cavities or to clean.?
patricia furlong
August 14, 2016 / 4:00 pm

im surprised 87% of canadians would not share their toothbrush with anyone.
Monique L.S.
August 14, 2016 / 10:05 pm

I brush my teeth at least twice a day. I tend not to floss as often as I probably should, maybe once a week.
Stephanie
August 15, 2016 / 8:08 pm

I was surprised that only 54% brush their teeth twice a day.
Valerie Mallette
August 15, 2016 / 11:31 pm

I was surprised that 14% of Canadians admitted to dropping their toothbrush somewhere unsanitary and still used it…..
Julie
August 16, 2016 / 8:53 am

The fact that only 54% of people brush their teeth twice a day surprised me a lot. Teeth are so important.
Victoria Ess
August 16, 2016 / 10:18 am

I was surprised that only 54% brush their teeth twice a day!
Jessica eapen
August 19, 2016 / 5:48 pm

I am most surprised to learn that 14% of Canadians would still use their toothbrush after dropping it somewhere unsanitary. =(
Elena
August 19, 2016 / 9:16 pm

13% of people share their toothbrushes?! Ewwwww!!!
DARLENE W
August 19, 2016 / 9:27 pm

It is so important to take care of your teeth because once they are gone, they are gone
suzi
August 20, 2016 / 10:29 pm

I use the little dental floss picks and I find because of them I floss regularly!
Becky Best
August 21, 2016 / 2:48 pm

I was surprised at the stat that 38% of people wanted to leave a conversation because of someone’s bad breathe! Yikes 🙁
Amber Y
August 22, 2016 / 5:14 pm

Im surprised that 25% of people don’t rely on toothpaste. I’ve never considered anything else.
Wanda Tracey
August 22, 2016 / 6:16 pm

I was shocked that 14% of Canadians admitted to dropping their toothbrush somewhere unsanitary and still used it,,,,,,,,Ewwwww,,,,,,That is so gross and isn’t it a shame the naked eye can’t see the bacteria on it after that.Maybe seeing would be believing!!
3plusabunny
August 23, 2016 / 11:19 am

I’m surprised by the number of people who would still use a toothbrush after dropping it somewhere unsanitary! Ewww 🙂
Sara Rai
August 24, 2016 / 1:53 am

I’m surprised that 13% would share their toothbrush.
Betty S
August 26, 2016 / 7:28 am

I was surprized that only 95% brush their teeth daily, and only 54% brush twice daily. and that i fall in the 54% a lot of days
Lavues
September 13, 2016 / 6:24 am

This is quite surprising that not majority of them brushes their teeth more than once a day!