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DENTAL HYGIENIST RECOMMENDATIONS 🦷
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items Professional dental hygienist-approved favorites for a healthier smile! From everyday essentials to specialty tools, these are products I trust to help improve oral hygiene, freshen breath, and support long-term dental health. Whether you're building...
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TOOTHBRUSHES
MOUTHRINSES
FLOSS
FRESHNESS
TOOTHPASTES
TOOTHBRUSHES
My favorite manual and electric toothbrushes for cleaner teeth, healthier gums, and an easy, effective oral care routine.
Makes brushing easy and effective! My teeth always feel extra clean, and it helps me stay on top of my oral care routine.
Oral B Electric Toothbrush
A perfect option for those who chose to use a manual toothbrush vs an electric brush. I recommend this manual brush as it improves gum health in two weeks and has a compact brush head for superior reach, especially for those back molars.
Oral-B Manual Toothbrush
Easy to use and perfect for extremely tight and fight teeth gaps! These brushes have soft bristles for plaque removal and is safe for braces!
Interdental Brushes
I recommend these GUM Interdental Brushes because they make it easy to clean between teeth where a toothbrush can’t reach. They’re gentle on gums, simple to use, and a great addition to any daily oral care routine!
Interdental Brushes
My favorite electric toothbrushes for its powerful yet gentle cleaning. It helps remove plaque, supports healthy gums, and leaves your teeth feeling like you just left the dental office. As a dental hygienist, it's a toothbrush I confidently recommen...
Philips One Sonicare Electric Toothbrush
Electric toothbrushes can make brushing easier and more effective for kids. The built-in timers help encourage brushing for the full two minutes, while the gentle vibrations remove plaque and help build healthy oral care habits from an early age.
Philips Sonicare for Kids
MOUTHRINSES
These mouth rinses help keep my breath fresh, support healthy gums, and leave my mouth feeling clean all day. Great additions to any oral care routine!
I recommend this organic mouth rinse because it helps freshen breath and support a healthy mouth without harsh ingredients. It’s a gentle, natural option that’s easy to add to your daily routine!
Organic Mouthwash, Peppermint
Highly recommend! An ancient practice that involves swishing a tablespoon of edible oil around the mouth for a period of time, typically 5-20 minutes, before spitting it out. It promotes oral hygiene by removing bacteria and toxins from the mouth, po...
Pulling Oil Mouthwash
My go-to mouthwash for fresh breath! It leaves my mouth feeling clean without the strong burning sensation.
Therabreath Mouthrinse
I recommend these mouth drops because they provide quick, long-lasting fresh breath anytime you need it. They’re compact, easy to carry, and perfect for staying confident on the go!
Oral Drops
This oral health drink mix is an easy way to support your smile throughout the day. Formulated with ingredients that promote fresh breath, healthy gums, and overall oral wellness, it’s a convenient addition to your daily routine.
Smile Sip
FLOSS
Flossing is a must for a healthy smile! These are my favorite flosses and floss picks for removing plaque, cleaning between teeth, and keeping gums healthy.
Perfect for an easy and effective clean between teeth. It’s quick to use and helps keep my gums healthy while removing stubborn food particles.
Electric Flosser - Flaus
A game-changer for keeping my teeth and gums clean. It reaches places regular brushing and flossing can miss.
Waterpik
Oral-B Glide Floss Picks make flossing quick, easy, and convenient. This product is great as it slides comfortably between teeth to help remove plaque and food particles, while the sturdy pick reaches those hard-to-clean areas for a more complete cle...
Oral-B Glide Floss Picks
My favorite floss for a deep clean! It feels gentle on my gums while helping remove plaque and food particles more effectively than regular floss.
Coco Floss
Favorite flossing tool as they're easy to use, gentle on the gums, and great for cleaning between teeth. I recommend these for convenient, quick flossing habits to help you stay consistent with your daily oral care routine.
Smooth Floss Picks
FRESHNESS
Miscellaneous oral care items for all ages! Each one plays an essential role in your oral hygiene routine!
Perfect for freshening breath on the go. I always keep a pack in my purse, and they’re great for supporting oral health too.
Xylitol Mints
Oral probiotics are a great addition to any oral care routine. They help support fresh breath, healthy gums, and a balanced oral microbiome, working from the inside out to promote better overall mouth health.
Oral Probiotics
A simple addition to my routine that makes a big difference. It helps keep my breath fresh and leaves my mouth feeling extra clean.
Tongue Scaper
I recommend retainer brite tablets as a must-have for keeping retainers, aligners, mouth guards, and dentures fresh and clean. They help remove buildup, stains, and odors with minimal effort, making it easy to maintain a healthier smile and crystal-c...
Retainer Brite Cleaner Tablets for Invisalign
An ultrasonic dental cleaner is a game-changer for keeping retainers, aligners, mouth guards, and other dental appliances sparkling clean. I recommend this product as it helps remove buildup, stains, and hidden debris that regular brushing can miss.
Ultrasonic Retainer Cleaner
Perfect for addressing dry mouth! TheraBreath Dry Mouth Lozenges with Zinc. These lozenges are designed to help with mouth dryness and halitosis (bad breath)
Dry Mouth Lozenges
An easy and affordable way to brighten your smile at home. I love how simple these are to use, and they help keep my teeth looking whiter and fresher!
Crest 3d White Whitestrips
Perfect timer for the kiddos to help assist them in brushing for a full two minutes!
Toothbrush Timers
My favorite LED Mirror for a close up view. I recommend this rechargeable mirror because it provides bright, clear lighting for makeup, skincare, and grooming without the hassle of replacing batteries. It’s convenient, portable, and perfect for every...
Rechargeable Mirror
Dog dental chews make it easy to support your pup’s oral health while giving them a treat they’ll love. They help reduce plaque and tartar buildup, freshen breath, and promote healthier teeth and gums between regular cleanings.
Dog Dental Chews
TOOTHPASTES
A great everyday toothpaste that helps remove surface stains while keeping teeth clean and fresh. I love that it combines whitening benefits with cavity protection, making it an easy addition to any oral care routine.
Crest 3D Whitening Toothpaste
My favorite natural oral care options. It uses nano-hydroxyapatite to help strengthen and remineralize teeth while being gentle on sensitive mouths. I love the clean ingredients and refreshing flavors, making it a great choice for those looking for a...
Boka - Fluoride Free- Nano Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste -
A great option for little ones with sensitive teeth. It helps protect against cavities while being gentle on developing smiles, and the kid-friendly flavor makes brushing easier and more enjoyable.
Sensodyne Pronamel Kid's Toothpaste
A simple and affordable way to help brighten your smile every day. It helps remove surface stains, freshens breath, and provides cavity protection, making it a great addition to any daily oral care routine.
Colgate Whitening Toothpaste
One of my go-to recommendations because it does more than just clean teeth. It helps fight plaque, protect against cavities, support gum health, and freshen breath—all in one easy daily toothpaste.
Crest Pro-Health Clean Mint
A fun and effective option that helps make brushing more enjoyable for little ones. With kid-friendly flavors and ingredients, it helps protect against cavities while encouraging healthy brushing habits.
Hello Kid's Toothpaste