Fashion blogger David Guison on a habit that never goes out of style

He was a painfully shy student who refused to head group projects in class and stayed glued to his seat unless called to recite. Who would have thought that the self-effacing David Guison would eventually acquire an itinerant lifestyle as an acclaimed fashion blogger – getting major exposure in the style industry and going on exciting adventures to pursue his passion?

Blogging, however, isn’t quite new to the 23-year-old multimedia arts graduate from the De La Salle-College of St. Benilde. David actually started writing personal blog entries way back in high school and sustained his interest in it after fulfilling a photo blog requirement in college. “It was a pre-requisite for us to have a blog tapos ayun na-enjoy ko siya, tapos tinuluy-tuloy ko na. I started getting readers and then people were e-mailing me na ‘why don’t you post your outfits?’ ” David recalls. “And then when I posted an OOTD (outfit of the day), ‘dun na siya nagkick-off, so I decided to pursue style blogging.”

Vince Ferraren on his modeling success: ‘It’s not all about looks’

In a time when gorgeous Pinoy models with foreign blood are competing for modeling gigs in the country, Filipino-Australian Vince Ferraren seems to have broken into the local modeling industry with relative ease—straight from an IT job in Australia.

“Pinapasok ako ng kuya ko sa isang model training sa Australia so I took a course there for about a week and did one fashion show. I then decided to come to the Philippines,” said the 24-year-old model, who strives to speak in fluent Filipino.

“Pumunta kami dito para magbakasyon but then I met the guy who wants to be my manager and he was like, come over and try modellng,” Vince relates how his career path took a momentary twist into uncharted territory.

With his good looks, toned physique, and towering height, it didn’t take long for Vince to snag an endorsement deal with a giant clothing brand—joining various underwear fashion shows and appearing in billboards in the Metro's thoroughfares.

But it is more than his 6’4” height that made Vince stand out in this competitive environment. Aside from his physical attributes, it is his attitude—towards others and towards his job—that turned heads in the industry.

Indeed, Vince encounters new people and makes a lot of friends, especially during shoots. So for him, the secret to maintaining good relations and stature in the business is not just confined to being attractive and having a toned body, but also by maintaining good oral hygiene.

He shares, “I always have a travel kit that contains a toothbrush, toothpaste, and mouthwash, especially when there’s some acting stuff involved, may ka-partner ako, and then we’re very close. What if she’s a beautiful girl and I like her, but my breath doesn’t smell so good?”

This explains why Vince stresses the importance of using a mouthwash to complement brushing and flossing—a habit that dentists advocate. He thus makes sure to include OraCare Mouthrinse as part of his oral hygiene regimen, making him feel confident that his breath constantly smells fresh and clean when he deals with people, on- or off-cam.

Vince is likewise relieved that OraCare works without the sting or burning sensation that one usually gets from other mouthwash brands that contain alcohol. Because he has sensitive gums, OraCare is the ideal fit for him.

“I have tried other mouthwashes in Australia and here in the Philippines. I have sensitive gums, so when I go to the dentist, he reminds me to treat my gums gently. This is why I like OraCare—it’s mild—like you’re gargling with water--yet you know it is effective,” he avers.

Aside from ensuring a comfortable and pleasurable gargling experience, OraCare contains an active ingredient called Stabilized Chlorine Dioxide, which kills bad bacteria that are not eliminated by simply brushing and flossing. The active ingredient also neutralizes volatile sulfur compounds—the main source of strong mouth odors.

For someone like Vince who always smiles and projects happy vibes on-cam, the benefits of good oral hygiene go beyond the physical. “When I know that I have a real clean and healthy mouth, I feel better and more confident,” he says.

OraCare Mouthrinse, made by Pascual Laboratories, Inc., is available at leading supermarkets and drugstores nationwide. It comes in three variants—Regular, Cool and Merrymint.

Karylle on what makes her confident

Just less than seven months after tying the knot to SpongeCola vocalist Yael Yuzon, singer-actress and theatre performer Karylle Tatlonghari is doing a great job juggling her roles as a celebrity and as a wife. Despite her busy schedule, Karylle always makes sure that her body is at its best, especially her mouth.

Having a dentist as her father, the “It’s Showtime” host learned the importance of oral hygiene at a very young age, sharing that it’s one of the things that her father instilled in her while growing up.

“A lot of people don’t regularly go to the dentist so he’s always reminding me on my ‘things to do’ para [hindi ako magsisi] in the long run,” she says. Now that she’s all grown-up, Karylle is still faithful to what her father taught her about oral health.

A No-Sting Approach to Good Oral Health

For many people, good oral health begins and ends with brushing their teeth after meals. While this practice is commendable, sadly it is not enough. Food particles, especially those at the back of the teeth and in hard-to-reach areas, may remain lodged, causing a host of alarming oral health problems. These include halitosis (bad breath), gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) and periodontitis (a gum infection that damages soft tissue and the teeth’s bone support).

Food particles that are not removed by regular brushing may be used as fuel by anaerobic bacteria (bad bacteria) so they can multiply. These bacteria may cause dental problems such as tartar, plaque, and cavities, among others. They also release gaseous elements called volatile sulfur compounds, which are identified as major sources of strong odors in the mouth.