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Since I almost went to dental school after high school, I’m always curious when it comes to the latest in toothbrushes as they just seem to get better and better with each one that hits the market. The latest I tried is from COLGATE and it’s their 360º Optic White toothbrush and besides looking oh-so-fun, it’s quite functional. To start, the bristles form small cups for what I’m guessing it so all the surface area is covered when brushing. But what I really like about this one is the rough texture it has on the back of the brush head as it massages the cheeks! This is a first. Love it!

(a note about the photos here – that’s Barney in the background. Anytime I go outside to take some pictures in the back of the house, he follows me and plops down on the pavement to roll around and purr. And yes, he's a huge 20lbs. He made a good background for the toothbrush!)

The other new product they just put out is their Optic White Toothpaste in Sparkling Mint ($4.29/5.5oz, $3.79/4oz) and this one claims to whiten teeth within one week from the inside out using the same hydrogen peroxide technology that whitening strips use. As I read the small print, the whitening starts at one week but for the best results continue for 4 weeks, so I will do just that as I didn’t really notice any big whitening difference. Pick up both @ drugstores nationwide.

Disclosure: Samples of these items were provided for review purposes.

I received a $25 gift card to go shopping @ CVS/Pharmacy and wow, they pretty much have everything there you could ever need, from animal food to As Seen on TV products to every kind of beauty product under the sun. I went over the $25 with the purchase of the toothbrushes but I really needed a replacement for mine and for the price, the 4-pack was right up my alley.

• CVS/Pharmacy brand Cotton Rounds ($2.99/80 pads)
• ARDELL Lash Accents in Black ($4.29)
• PHYSICIAN’S FORMULA Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Eyeliner/Eye Shadow/Highlighter ($8.99)
• VASELINE Sheer Infusion Body Lotion in Botanical Blends ($7.99)
• REACH Advanced Design 4-Pack Toothbrushes ($6.99)

So if you haven’t checked out all that CVS/Pharmacy is stocked with, take an hour and visit one of the stores or just visit cvs.com.

Have a germaphobe in your life? I think we all do at this point. I never even thought of something like this but someone did and soon you’ll be seeing them in lots of households. It’s a Toothbrush Sanitizer from ZAPI. Just stick your toothbrush in the top of the weeble-wobble looking base and the next time you go to use it, 99.9% of the germs like E. coli, staphylococcus and strep are wiped out. It uses UV technology and has a blinking light that tells you when it’s working. Don’t think that this replaces the need for you to change your toothbrush every three months or so. Choose from 6 colors (gotta match the bathroom, right?) for $29.99 @ amazon.com.

Disclosure: The following item was provided to Cybelesays.com for review purposes.

I love being privy to new technology and the Procter & Gamble line just added a major one to their SCOPE, CREST AND ORAL B products to fight bad breathe. It’s called Outlast and it binds tightly to select receptors in the mouth to keep the fresh sensation longer than your average mouthwash or toothpaste. The technology was co-created by one of the founders of their famous Whitestrips, and I think they are onto something with these.

And look for a big push going into this campaign as Ryan Seacrest is the spokesperson and at the launch party they showed the really cheeky commercial.

Choose from:
Scope Outlast in Long Lasting Mint and Long Lasting Peppermint ($5.99/25.4oz)
Crest Extra White Plus Scope Outlast ($3.25/4oz)
Oral-B Advantage Floss Picks Plus Scope Outlast flavor ($3.49/75 picks)

I definitely think the mouthwash was the best of the three in terms of keeping my mouth freshly presentable longer than my usual brand. Let me know if you are able to try any of the products and what you think! Check out crestplusscope.com for more info.

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It’s not polite to pick your teeth in public but is it ok to use DENTABURST in public? Their Freshening Teeth Cleansers are finger-sized cloths slipped on the index finger to clean your teeth and breath on the go. So slip a couple in the glove compartment in the car or your desk at work. That next person you talk to after the garlic chicken will thank you. Available in Mint and Cinnamon for $2.99/12-pack @ walgreens.com

It’s nice to treat yourself when you are out of town on a trip. One way is to take a toothpaste from GoSMiLE’s 5 Senses Toothpaste Kit ($25 @ sephora.com) on the plane. Each box contains 5 different 1oz flavors of whitening fluoride toothpaste (and a travel toothbrush) that contain aromatherapy essential oils. So which will you be in the mood for? Mango Paradise Smile, Ginger Cookie Smile, Lemonade Smile, Peppermint Smile, which we love last Christmas, and Aloha Tropical Smile.

Another suggestion - next time you have company in town, put a few of these in the guest’s bathroom.

LALICIOUS only uses peppermint essential oils in their Candy Cane line of products. Choose from Sugar Souffle Scrub ($32/16oz), Body Butter ($22/8oz), Body Wash ($16/8oz) or Body Oil ($20/8oz) all scented with the sweet scent of peppermint and @ lalicious.com

Give the gift of a smile this season with GoSMILE’s Peppermint Candy Smile ($16/3.5oz @ sephora.com). This whitening fluoride toothpaste uses silica to gently polish away stains.
PHILOSOPHY’s Candy Cane Lip Shine ($10 @ sephora.com) makes you feel like you’ve got fresh breath every time you inhale.