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A dental hygienist’s guide to healthy teeth and gums

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Products that have worked for me and my patients over the years
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Floss

 
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Favorite floss. Thick, expandable, but glides easily between tight contacts. Think Coco floss, only not as thick!
Smart Floss
 
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Completely underrated interdental tool, especially for crowns, bridges, implants, braces, and fixed retainers.
GUM® Proxabrush® Go-Betweens® Interdental Brushes
 
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Cocofloss grabs all of the plaque in between your teeth and has options for fun flavors!
Dentist-Designed Woven Dental Floss at Cocofloss
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For those that are in braces: gets those hard to reach spots
Platypus Orthodontic Flossers for Braces
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Brush

 
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I have the BURST electric toothbrush and it has lasted me at least 6 years. I’ve tried multiple electric toothbrushes on the market, and many will stop working or slow down after a few years. This one has great features, but at a reasonable price poi...
Burst Original Sonic Electric Toothbrush - White
 
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Great electronic brush option for kids
Sonicare For Kids Sonic electric toothbrush HX6321/02
 
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I mostly use an electric toothbrush, but these are my favorite manual brushes. They’re great for on the go. Adult and kid sizes available.
Nimbus Compact Microfine® Xtra Soft Toothbrush

Mouthwash

 
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Favorite mouth rinse that offers a range of products to choose from. Great taste without the burn. Alcohol-free.
TheraBreath
 
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#1 recommendation for dry mouth. Lasting hydration helps with comfort and prevents tooth decay.
SALIVEA Dry Mouth Mouthwash Soothing Mint

Toothpaste and gels

 
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Top pick for my patients that have a high risk for tooth decay.
PRO Gel 5000 Toothpaste With Nano-HA - CariFree For Professionals
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Antioxidant gel that is gentle on oral tissues. Great for bleeding, inflammation, canker sores, and even pizza burns to accelerate healing.
AO ProVantage Gel | Dentist-Recommended Dental Gel
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Tools for dental health

 
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Retainers can be difficult to keep clean. Brushing them can cause the plastic to break down quickly. This ultrasonic cleaner has been a game changer for prolonging the life of my trays while keeping them clean.
Dental Ultrasonic Retainer Cleaner 45kHz
 
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80-90% of bad breath causing germs are on the tongue
MasterMedi Multicolor Tongue Scraper for Adults
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Great for those patients that have inflammation or build up plaque along the gum line.
Rubber Tip Gum Stimulator