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Switch to Water
Join us as we celebrate National Oral Health Day with our new 'All Rizz no Fizz' hands challenge.
This year’s campaign aims to promote water as the drink of choice to discerning Gen Z Kiwis who care about their health and wellbeing.
By choosing water over fizzy and sugary drinks this month of November, you can showcase the “Rizz” that comes with having no fizz in your life.
There is no registration required to participate in this year’s ‘All Rizz no Fizz’ hands challenge, instead we invite you to follow us on:
Also, follow our new ‘Switch to Water’ ambassador, dentist and rising rugby star Christian Lio-Willie on his TikTok channel here and get inspired for the ‘All Rizz no Fizz’ hands challenge.
The power of water:
- Naturally the best way to hydrate
- Zero calories
- Non-acidic
- 100% natural
- Free and readily available on tap
- Zero sugar
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'All Rizz no Fizz' Hands Challenge
In celebration of our 10th National Oral Health Day, join us as we celebrate with a brand-new campaign.
Ditch your sugary drinks for water during the month of November and participate in our new ‘All Rizz no Fizz’ hands challenge.
There is no registration required for this year’s new campaign - instead we invite you to follow us on:
- TikTok allrizznofizz (@allrizznofizz) | TikTok and
- Instagram Chief NZDA Rizzler (@allrizznofizz) • Instagram photos and videos
What is RIZZ?
Rizz is a new age term (born in 2021) and is the truncated version of charisma. It’s the description of quality that assures people of their own awesomeness and inspires others to develop their own confidence.
Our 'All Rizz no Fizz' campaign essentially is about the charisma and awesomeness that eliminating fizzy drinks brings into your life. 'All Rizz no Fizz' focuses on prioritising water and making it the focus of your health and wellbeing while empowering others to do the same. By choosing water over fizzy drinks this month of November, you are showcasing “Rizz” that having no fizz brings into your life.
This new campaign adapts a light-hearted and fun-filled tone to our traditional switch to water campaign. Targeted mainly at Generation Z, the challenge comes to life through. subversive, entertaining, and highly shareable organic meme-based social campaign, associating water with Gen Z’s lifestyle, way of being, and communicating why water is so important for our health and teeth. The aim of the game is to build better habits with making water as the drink of choice over time.
Follow our TikTok channel allrizznofizz (@allrizznofizz) | TikTok and Instagram channel Chief NZDA Rizzler (@allrizznofizz) • Instagram photos and videos to see our meme content throughout the month of November.
What is the challenge?
This year, there is no need to complete an online registration. Instead, we just want you to engage with our ‘All Rizz no Fizz’ hands challenge.
The ‘All Rizz no Fizz’ hands challenge is a fun, physical social competition aimed at promoting water consumption amongst Gen Z’s (and everyone else).
Participants will tape open bottles (or other vessels of water) to their hands and attempt to complete a chosen physical activity while filming it.
Activities could range from TikTok dances, obstacle courses, to everyday tasks like brushing your teeth, riding a bike or skateboarding — anything that is appropriately fun and a bit messy!
After completing the challenge, participants should drink any remaining water left in the vessels and post the video online to enter the draw to win prizes.
Who can participate?
Anyone can - individuals of any age can take part in the challenge. You can also do this challenge as part of a team or group (school team, classroom team of family team) if you prefer. Encourage your local sports team, church, marae, university student group, or other community groups to take part in this challenge.
Competition period
The challenge begins on Wednesday 6 November (National Oral Health Day) and ends midnight Saturday 30 November.
General entry
This entry category is for everyone over the age of 15 years of age.
How to Enter:
- Film yourself completing the “All Rizz No Fizz Hands” challenge (with open water bottles taped to your hands)
- Post the video to your social media platform (Instagram, TikTok)
- Use the hashtag #allrizznofizz in your post.
- You may enter multiple times with multiple videos during the competition period.
All valid entries during the competition period will be considered to win one of two content creator packs.
Other entries
Schools
Make water your hero by taking part in the new ‘All Rizz no Fizz’ hands challenge.
How to Enter:
- Film your class / school completing the ‘All Rizz no Fizz’ hands challenge (with open water bottles taped to your hands or arms)
- Post the video to your social media platform (Instagram, TikTok or Facebook)
- If doing this via Facebook, tag NZDA Healthy Smiles to your post
- Add the hashtag #allrizznofizz in your video post
- Make sure you name your school in the post (entries with no school names will not be considered)
- Alternatively, send your video file entries (with your school’s names) to [email protected]. If the file is too large to email, send to that address using Dropbox or similar file transfer software to get us your entry.
- You may enter multiple times with multiple videos during the competition period.
All valid entries during the competition period will be considered to win a $500 voucher towards a water fountain or sports equipment for your school.
Team
You can showcase water as your drink of choice this November and come up with your own version of the 'All Rizz no Fizz' hands challenge, you can join with your whanau, your team at work or community group.
How to Enter:
- Film yourself completing the ‘All Rizz no Fizz’ hands challenge (with open water bottles taped to your hands or arms)
- Post the video to your social media platform (Instagram, TikTok or Facebook)
- If doing this via Facebook, tag NZDA Healthy Smiles to your post
- Use the hashtag #allrizznofizz in your video post
- Alternatively, send your video to [email protected]. If the file is too large to email, send to that address using Dropbox or similar file transfer software to get us your entry.
Only entries sent to [email protected] will be considered to win $500 towards your teams next social function.
Content Guidelines
- Keep the video fun and light-hearted.
- Highlight the water element — show the bottles clearly taped to your hands (or arms) and remember to include the final "drinking" moment of the water left in the bottles or vessels.
- Refrain from bad language and displaying brand names of drinks companies.
Want to be part of the campaign but not into participating in the challenges?
Follow our Instagram and TikTok pages, share the memes, see if you can come up with some cool memes yourselves and share them too.
Be sure to use the hashtag #allrizznofizz every time you share a meme. You might just strike it lucky and be selected for a spot prize.
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FAQs
What are the benefits of drinking water?
We need water, not sugary drinks for hydration. Water is the best drink choice. It is fresh, free and readily available on tap! Water has no added sugar, no calories and is non-acidic. Switching your sugary drinks to water is a great first step towards better health.
Switching from sugary drinks to water can:
- Aid in avoiding tooth decay
- Improve mental clarity and brain function
- Reduce sugar cravings
- Save you money
- Plus many other health benefits, including loss of excess body weight.
How can I check how much sugar is in a drink?
A simple way is to remember that 4 grams of sugar is equivalent to 1 standard teaspoon of sugar. So if a drink has 22 grams of sugar in it, then it has 5.5 teaspoons of sugar. The nutritional information panel will indicate how many grams of sugar is in a drink. Look at the amount per 100ml under the ‘Carbohydrate’ section.
Unfortunately, the nutritional information panel does not differentiate between natural and added sugars. Examples of drinks with natural sugars are milk and 100% natural fruit juice. You could also check the ingredients for added sugars as it may be called such as sucrose, glucose, high fructose corn syrup, maltose, dextrose, raw sugar, malt extract and/or molasses.
What happened to the usual Switch to Water campaign?
This year we have given the campaign a facelift and change of focus. This year we are running a new meme focused social media campaign aimed at Gen Z Kiwis. This year’s water challenge is instead an action video and is described below.
What is the 'All Rizz no Fizz' campaign?
The 'All Rizz no Fizz' campaign celebrates owning one’s awesomeness and genuine charm over superficial allure. Our 'All Rizz no Fizz' hands challenge essentially is about the charisma and awesomeness that eliminating fizzy drinks brings into your life. 'All Rizz no Fizz' focuses on prioritising water and making it the focus of your health and wellbeing, while empowering others to do the same. By choosing water over fizzy drinks this month of November, you are showcasing “Rizz” that having no fizz brings into your life.
What does "Rizz" mean?
Rizz is a new age term (born in 2021) and is the truncated version of charisma. It’s the description of quality that assures people of their own awesomeness and inspires others to develop their own confidence.
What is the 'All Rizz no Fizz' hands challenge?
The challenge encourages participants to film themselves completing an activity or a task, with open vessels/bottles of water taped to their hands (or arms). This could include anything from, doing a dance, completing an obstacle course or stunt, or any creative display that exudes ‘Rizz’.
Once completed, post the video on our social media channels with the #allrizznofizz hashtag and you will be in with a chance to win one of two fantastic content creator packs.
You can either join through our general entry category, as a school or as a team. Visit Find out more for further information on additional category entries.
Do I still switch to water for 30-days with the 'All Rizz no Fizz' hands challenge?
We will still encourage everyone to choose water over fizzy drinks throughout the month of November, but this year it won’t be a registered challenge. This year’s campaign aims to promote water as the drink of choice to discerning Gen Z Kiwis who care about their health, wellbeing and image.
What if I don’t have an Instagram or TikTok account?
No problem. Just create your challenge video and send it to [email protected] (via Dropbox or similar if the video file is too large to email) or load it on your Facebook page and tag NZDA Health Smiles and apply the hashtag #allrizznofizz
Are there any specific rules for the challenge?
Keep it creative, fun and family-friendly! Make sure your video captures the essence of ‘All Rizz no Fizz,’ and keep water management as the focus of your activity.
Please refrain from using swear words or offensive language and avoid displaying brand names associated with sugary beverages.
How will winners be chosen?
Winners will be selected after the campaign period closes with winning entries considered in terms of creativity, viewer engagement, and how well they embody the spirit of 'All Rizz no Fizz.'
Prizes
Two separate content creator packs will be won by what we consider the best two video entries. If you participate as a school, you go into the draw to win $500 worth of sports equipment. If you participate as a team, you can win $500 towards your team Christmas party (Terms & Conditions apply).
Where can I find more information about the campaign and challenge?
Stay updated by following our official social media channels.
Follow our new TikTok channel allrizznofizz (@allrizznofizz) | TikTok and Instagram Chief NZDA Rizzler (@allrizznofizz) • Instagram photos and videos.
We’ll be sharing tips, participant highlights, and other exciting news related to ‘All Rizz no Fizz’ throughout the month of November. Good luck!
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Resources
As part of National Oral Health Day we have developed resources to help anyone with an interested in promoting the benefits of drinking water.
All Rizz No Fizz Hands Challenge Hydrate Yourself with Water (A3 Poster) What sugary drink can do to the body (A3 Poster) Benefits of Drinking Water (A5 leaflet) Acidity of Drinks (A5 leaflet) Drinks Damage Teeth (A5 leaflet) -
Your Oral Health
Good oral health is vital for your general health and well-being. Poor oral health and pain and sufferings in the mouth can have a significant impact on quality of life. In this section you can find information on common dental problems, treatments and oral health care for all age groups.
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Infants & Toddlers
Baby teeth are important and need regular and proper care. These teeth help your child to eat, speak and maintain self-confidence. They also help retain space for the eruption of permanent teeth, which helps prevent crowding.
Tips for a healthy smile
- Start brushing the baby teeth as soon as they come through the gums
- Brush twice a day with a smear of fluoride toothpaste and a soft bristle brush*
- Choose healthy, tooth friendly snacks (no - low sugar)
- Avoid giving sugary drinks including fizzy drinks, fruit juice, cordial, and flavoured milks.
- Ensure your child is enrolled with the Community Oral Health Service and attends their regular dental check-ups.
- Lift your child's lip every month to check for signs of tooth decay.
*Children should be supported and supervised during toothbrushing until at least 8 years old.
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Brushing
Infants
- Start brushing as soon as the first baby tooth comes through the gums.
- Brush twice a day with one brushing at night before your baby goes to bed.
- Buy a soft, small-headed brush and make sure that you only use a smear of fluoride toothpaste.
- By having your infant sit or lie on your lap, both facing the same direction, you can get easy access to his or her mouth.
Toddlers
- Stand behind a seated or standing toddler, both facing the mirror, reach around to brush the toddler's teeth.
- Use a smear of fluoride toothpaste on a soft, small-headed toothbrush
- Brush twice a day, morning and night, for two minutes and brushing last thing at night time before bed is very important
- Encourage your child to spit the toothpaste out after brushing and not rinse the mouth
- Hold the brush at 45 degree angle to the gum line and brush gently by moving the brush back and forth in short, tooth-wide strokes
- Make sure you brush the outer, inner and chewing surfaces of all the teeth in upper and lower jaws
- Check your child's brush regularly and replace it every three months or soon after the bristles start to wear out
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Diet
Infants
- Breast milk is recognised as the best form of nutrition for infants.
- If a bottle is used always hold the baby while bottle-feeding and do not put the baby to bed with a bottle.
- What you put in the bottle is very important for your child's oral health. Use only expressed breast milk or formula for bottle-feeding.
- Do not put fruit juices or any other sweetened drinks in your baby's bottle. The sugar in the drinks can damage your child's baby teeth and cause early decay.
Toddlers
Tooth-friendly foods and drinks are also those that are recommended for overall general health. Frequent consumption of high sugar containing foods and drinks can contribute to tooth decay. Also, sweet foods that stick to teeth for long time such as dried fruit products, chocolates, or those sweet foods that are kept in the mouth for a long time such as lollipops, are particularly harmful for teeth.
To help maintain healthy teeth;
- Select healthy nutritious snacks such as fruit pieces, cheese, chopped vegetables and sandwiches
- Avoid eating sugary foods in between meals. If your child eats sweet sticky foods, they are best eaten at mealtimes rather than between meals
- Acidic and sugary drinks including fruit drinks, fruit juices, cordials, soft drinks and sport drinks are not recommended for infants and toddlers.
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Common Dental Problems
Teething
This is the time when baby’s teeth begin to come through the gums. When the teeth break through the surface, the gums may swell and become tender. Teething is easy to spot as your child may become restless or cry frequently. This may also be associated with disrupted sleep and eating habits, low-grade temperatures, cheek redness, drooling and chewing or biting on their toys.
Tips to ease the symptoms of teething.
- Apply ice cubes wrapped in a cold cloth (mindful of ice as a choking hazard).
- Gently massage the gums with your finger.
- Safe teething rings can be used. Watch out for teething rings with liquid inside as the liquid may not be suitable for ingestion in case of rupturing the ring.
- The effect of teething gel is likely to be limited as it will be washed away quickly due to baby's drooling. Applying teething gels before feeding may be effective in pain relief.
- Consider using analgesiscs such as Pamol and follow consumer instructions.
- If there is excessive bleeding, pain, pus or swelling, call Healthline or see your GP.
Teething does not cause serious health problems. High fever, vomiting, diarrhoea, and ear infection are not symptoms of teething. If your child has these symptoms, please contact Healthline or your GP promptly for help.
Pacifier or Thumb Sucking
Many parents choose to have their infant suck a pacifier or dummy to calm them. Some children may also suck their thumb or finger. Most children discontinue this habit between the ages of two and four. The effects of these habits on teeth are minor for children under age five, but if used beyond that it may cause problems in the way the permanent teeth develop.
Never dip the pacifier in sugar, honey or other sweetened drinks.
Lift the Lip Screening
Early childhood caries (ECC) is the term used to describe the form of dental caries that affects the teeth of infants and young children. Early identification of this caries can help prevent or stop the progression of this disease.
Parents should lift their child's lip regularly to check for signs of tooth decay.
Here is how to Lift the LipStage 1: Good
Twice daily brushing with fluoride toothpaste will help keep your child's teeth healthy
Stage 2: Warning
Chalky, white spots or lines near the gums are signs of early decay. Seek dental care now for advice and treatment to help stop these chalky areas turning into cavities.
Stage 3: Danger
Brown marks and cavities mean your child needs dental care now to prevent toothache and infections.
Stage 4: Emergency
Broken teeth and abscesses mean you child will have toothache. They need dental care now to prevent more pain and the infection spreading.
FREE Community Oral Health Service
Oral health treatment is free for 0 – 17-year-olds in New Zealand.
Call 0800 TALK TEETH (0800 825 583) to enrol your child in your regional community oral health service. You can also phone this number to check whether your child is already enrolled or to update your contact details.
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Children
Dental care is free for New Zealand kids until their 18th birthday – call 0800 Talk Teeth (0800 825 583) to find out about the dental service in your area.
