Don’t Let Your Breath Ruin First Impressions.

This is a sponsored post. I received LISTERINE® Brand products from Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. and Socialstars as part of my participation in this project. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this post are my own. #Listerine

As a Ph.D. candidate, I find that I’m always talking to someone about my research. These conversations are never simple, as I usually have to find ways to break down what I’m working on in such a way that a lay person (someone who is not in the science field) will understand it. I also present my research at tons of conferences, mostly in the form of a poster talk. A poster presentation is much more intimate as you’re usually talking to one or two people at a time, and because you’re pointing out different things on your poster it’s usually pretty up close and personal. The last thing I want to worry about when I’m trying to explain to someone why I believe that my protein is indeed a putative myosin light chain is whether or not my breath is fresh. 

A recent national survey revealed the health of one’s mouth has a surprising and significant impact on how others perceive many aspects of one’s life – including your career. First impressions are important, especially more so now that I’m looking for my next position after I graduate. Nearly 7 in 10 Americans think having an unhealthy mouth threatens one’s chances of getting hired (68%). Consider me part of that 7. I use these conferences to network and put my best foot forward. Networking in itself is intimidating enough so I don’t want a potential PostDoctoral mentor to stop by my poster because they were interested in my work only to be turned off by my breath.  

Since I can’t always run to the bathroom and brush my teeth right before a presentation I always keep something on hand that will allow me to easily and discreetly freshen my breath. LISTERINE® PocketPaks are one of the things you’ll almost always find in my clutch wallet. They’re small, but pack a huge punch when it comes to fighting bad breath.  Besides, brushing your teeth alone misses 75% of your mouth, leaving millions of germs behind. Left untreated, these germs can lead to oral care issues such as plaque and gingivitis. TheLISTERINE® PocketPaks dissolve instantly and the fresh sensation lets you know that it’s working immediately. So, if you’re in rush you don’t have to worry about trying to spit out gum or chew a tablet. They also kill 99% of bad breath causing germs as well as kill bacteria giving you the ability to put your best breath, er self forward when it comes to situations that can affect your career.

   

For even more confidence, be sure to rinse twice daily with therapeutic mouthwash likeLISTERINE® Antiseptic. LISTERINE® Antiseptic cleans virtually 100% of your mouth to achieve up to five times healthier gums in two weeks and up to nine times healthier gums in four weeks. So what do you do to put you best foot forward when it comes to situations concerning your career? To learn more aboutLISTERINE®Listerine® PocketPaks and oral health be sure to check out their Facebook Page.

All data referenced in this post was provided by the LISTERINE® Brand Survey.  To learn more, please go to www.listerine.com/health-mouth-vs-unhealthy-mouth.com