Family life is all about routine. From the time the alarm clock sounds in the morning, children and parents alike across the country will be working their 5-a-day into their diet and scheduling in sports to keep them fit and healthy.

But this Oral Health Month you could discover that there’s a part of your health routine that’s unintentionally being neglected...

While you might already brush your teeth twice a day, brushing is just the start.

Colgate in partnership with the British Dental Association has some simple steps that you can follow to keep your smile healthy: Brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, at night right before bed and on one other occasion.

Change your toothbrush regularly and clean between teeth with floss or interdental brushes. Follow these easy steps and you will keep your smile, bright, beautiful and healthy – and be able to give yourself a thumbs up for oral health! To find out more visit www.colgateohm. co.uk.

Polish up your dental hygiene routine with this Colgate Oral Health Month prize, worth £125, consisting of: A family supply of Colgate Cavity Protection toothpaste l Colgate 360° Toothbrush and Colgate Smiles Junior toothbrushes Colgate Plax Blue Mouthwash and Colgate Total Dental Floss A Colgate Oral Health Month bathrobe and slippers.

To stand a chance of winning one of six of these prizes simply answer this question: Which 2003 children’s anim-ated film featured a dentist with a tropical fish tank in his surgery?

A) Finding Nemo B) Toy Story C) Madagascar Text your answer to 80360 starting with COLGATECLEAN leave a space and then your answer, name and address.

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