Memorial Day Is The Official Start of Power Swabs Season

By Martin Giniger, D.M.D., Ms.D., Ph.D., F.I.C.D.

Most Americans view Memorial Day the unofficial kick-off for summer and that also means that barbecue season officially begins. Eighty percent of all U.S. households own a grill or smoker. And 97 percent of grill owners used their grill most in the summer and on Memorial Day. Yes, Americans love their summer-time cooking, but some of those favorite foods served at a backyard get-together can wreak havoc on your white teeth. Here's a list of summer foods that can stain your teeth and how to avoid it:

BBQ SAUCE
You can't have those luscious BBQ meats without the sauce but sauces that are dark, sticky and hot are considered the worst for your teeth. First they are dark which of course stains. Then they are sticky which makes it harder to get the sauce off of your teeth and to top it off, BBQ sauces are hot which is worse for staining because it penetrates more deeply. You can combat the staining of dark sauces by using Power Swabs® Stain-Out Swabs immediately after your cookout is completed. Obviously it would also be great to use a Power Swabs Stain-Out Quick Stick immediately after eating.

LEMONADE and ICED TEAS
Ahhhh sweet, tangy summertime beverages. Nothing quite says summer like a tall fresh-squeezed glass of sweet lemonade or iced tea. Lemonade and iced teas taste great with many summer foods and really hits the spot when you are hot and sweaty. However, lemonade and iced teas have a lot of acid in it that can wear away the enamel on your teeth if left to sit. Your teeth can change color and even shape if the acid is left to cause erosion. Here again, Power Swabs® brushing is your teeth’s best friend. Power Swabs® is neutral pH and will quick protect and restore your enamel.

FROZEN ICES
When it is hot, people reach for popsicles and slushies for icy cold treats. However, note that any food that stains your tongue will also stain you teeth. Eat these in moderation and always use Power Swabs® afterwards.

S'MORES
Planning on having a campfire during a Memorial Day party and cooking up some S'mores? Well, remember that gooey foods that stick to your fingers will also stick to your teeth. S'mores are sticky and contain sugar which provides a double threat to your teeth. Believe it or not, two minutes is all it takes for chocolate to begin working on your teeth. So as you can after eating s’mores, use Power Swabs® to keep those teeth shining white.

Your Memorial Day plans should not include staining or damaging your teeth. To prevent this, remember to always use Power Swabs® after eating dark, sticky food such as BBQ sauce and after sweet and sticky foods. Always pack a Power Swabs Stain-Out Quick Stick when you are planning on eating sweets; especially if you are in a place where you can't brush. Use Power Swabs to keep your teeth beautiful for Memorial Day and all summer long.

One more important thing to remember when honoring our nation this Memorial Day: Power Swabs are proudly 100% made and packed in the USA!

Make Your Mom Smile on Mother’s Day

By Martin Giniger, D.M.D., Ms.D., Ph.D., F.I.C.D.

Mother's Day is all about making Mom smile and people are always looking for the perfect gift idea. You could give her jewelry or a box of chocolates, but there is something even more brilliant!  Instead of giving her candy, which dentists never recommend, or flowers that don’t last, present Mom with the gift of a bright, white smile and show her that you really care.

Power Swabs® is most surely a Mother’s Day gift that is almost fool-proof. It is something your mom won't just keep in the drawer. Her white smile is indeed something she will wear 365 days a year. In a recent study, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry reported that the most requested cosmetic dental procedure that year was teeth whitening. In fact, when asked, “what would you like to change about your smile?” the number one answer was “whiter teeth.” Another recent study shows that people who have whiter teeth look on average 13 years younger.

The great news is that with Power Swabs®, your mom can see results after just 5 minutes of use, and the results get better each time you use the product. Power Swabs® Teeth Whitening is also the only product that not only can whiten your mom's natural teeth, but will also clean and remove stains from her caps, crowns and veneers. It even works on dentures. There are no uncomfortable strips and no messy trays. All your mom needs to do is swab and rinse! Additionally, Power Swabs® are a safe and gentle choice that will get your mother's teeth whiter without any pain or sensitivity - and it’s very simple to use: all she needs to do is just rub one Stain-Out Swab and Whitening Swab on her teeth daily followed by rinsing, once a day, for 5 minutes a treatment and she will be amazed at how easily and conveniently she can achieve a more youthful, healthier appearance that will be enhanced every time she uses the swabs.

So if you find yourself scrambling every year to find the perfect gift for Mother’s Day and if you are you tired of hunting through department stores to find a unique gift, skip the sweaters and heart necklaces. This year, give mom something that she will want to wear all year, a whiter smile with Power Swabs®!