I made my way to SGH’s Academia building this morning to find out how Pearlie White’s new Defenze mouth rinse was developed and its effectiveness in targeting the SARS-CoV-2 virus in our saliva and oral cavities. If scientific facts boggle your mind, then just know that this mouth rinse contains 3 key ingredients: CPC, zinc and xylitol, which can lead to a reduction of 99.99% of the virus within a matter of minutes. Do note that it’s not a “cure” for COVID. Its main purpose is to prevent the transmission of the virus via oral means – e.g. if I suay suay kena COVID again, I want to ensure I don’t spread it to Melody again via my saliva droplets, but I’ll still have to keep my mask on to ensure the virus doesn’t spread via nasal means.
I’ll be the first parent to admit that if not for my young child at home, I would be totally unafraid of getting COVID. Now what I am afraid of is her suffering – the fever, the tears, the sleepless nights, the inability to communicate with us how she is feeling and what we can do to make her feel better.
Just a couple of months ago, hubz and I both came down with COVID (we tested positive via ART) and shortly after, Melody displayed the exact same symptoms so we didn’t bother getting her tested. Thankfully, my Mom cared for her while us parents were in isolation and in utter agony (I really hate the sore throat!)
So now here’s one way of ensuring we don’t spread the COVID virus to Melody if we get infected again. We’ll just have to use the mouthwash for 60 seconds after we brush our teeth. *Kids under the age of 6 should not use the mouthwash unless recommended to do so by a dentist.
Actually I’m a big fan of the brand. Bet they didn’t know that before inviting me to the media event. Ha! I’ve been using only Pearlie White toothpaste unless another brand is offering Hello Kitty gifts-with-purchase then I switch brands for a few months! XD
Pearlie White had a booth at Academia today so I bought 10 tubes of toothpaste ($2 each only) and paid another 10 bucks for a tooth whitener and stain remover product (received one in our media goodie bag for me to use but I wanted to get 1 more for hubz).
I first started using Pearlie White’s toothpaste a few years ago when I spotted it in FairPrice Finest. The packaging caught my eye. The then-low pricepoint seemed affordable and it was to #SupportLocal. Then I fell in love with the product – not minty like so many other toothpastes and there’s no strange aftertaste or scent.
And honestly, I was blown away by the range of oral healthcare items offered by Pearlie White at their booth today. Never knew there was such an extensive range. So far I’ve only tried their toothpaste and mouth rinse and can vouch for both. No funky aftertaste, which is great.
Where to buy Defenze: you can ask your dentist for it, or visit pharmacies. You can also get it online on Pearlie White’s official website or via Shopee / Lazada, etc. Black Friday sale happening soon! XD
Thank you for the goodie bag! I love the cool purple mouth rinse XD But it’s so minty that I’ll take a while to get used to it (my toothpaste isn’t the minty kind after all). Hehehe.