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Smile upgrade: My go-to oral care favorites! (As a dental hygienist)
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items After 17 years as a dental hygienist, I’ve had the opportunity to try and recommend countless oral care products. This collection features some of my personal favorites— I have tried and used all of these products!
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Toothpaste/Toothbrush recommendations
Beyond brushing essentials!
Whitening for sensitive teeth
Extra fresh breath!
Toothpaste/Toothbrush recommendations
These are all products I have tried and love. I have sensitive teeth, and I have found these all to be gentle and thorough options. I recommend these to my patients as well!
I love the Boka brand toothpaste! It has nano hydroxyapetite which is the mineral your teeth are made of! If you’ve struggled with toothpaste that feels too harsh, Boka is worth trying. This is one of my top favorites
Boka
I have added this toothpaste to my oral care routine because I love how fresh and clean it makes my entire mouth feel. This toothpaste is amazing. It helps balance the mouth bacteria to help the gums feel healthier and lessen the tartar buildup!
Designs for Health Periobiotic Silver Toothpaste
I do love more natural options for pretty much anything. Here is an all natural toothpaste powder. Makes my teeth incredibly smooth
Living Well Dr. Michelle Remineralizing Tooth Powder, Cool Mint
I look for soft bristles that effectively remove plaque while being gentle on enamel and gums! That is why I love these guru nanda manual toothbrushes
Guru Nanda Toothbrush
I LOVE my electric toothbrush. I can feel the biggest difference after brushing with this. It does a more thorough job at removing plaque
Oral-B, Toothbrush, iO Series 2 Electric Starter Kit, Pure White
Beyond brushing essentials!
These are some of my favorites to use in order to make my mouth feel extra fresh and clean. Water pik’s in particular are great for those who have braces, bridges, and crowns. And everyone should be scraping their tongue daily!
I have this water pik, and I really love it. I recommend this to anyone but it is especially helpful to those with braces, bridges, gum disease and more!
Waterpik Ultra Water Flosser with 10 Settings, 6 Tips, ADA ...
I also have this water pik (as a hygienist, I receive a lot of free dental products so I can try them and recommend them) This one is smaller and cordless- I take this with me when traveling
Waterpik Cordless 1000 Portable Water Flosser, 2 Settings, ADA ...
I use a tongue scraper every single day! And so should you! Cleaning your tongue regularly helps the bacteria level in the mouth and helps with bad breath! I love these disposable tongue cleaners
GRIN Tongue Cleaner, 32 Count, Disposable ...
Whitening for sensitive teeth
I have incredibly sensitive teeth, and these are the at-home whitening stripes I have found that do not cause my teeth to feel more sensitive. They give great results!
I have sensitive teeth, especially with whitening. These stripes are my favorite non sensitive whitening stripes I have found- they don't have peroxide in them either!
Lumineux Enamel-Safe & Peroxide-Free Teeth Whitening Strips ...
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Another gentle whitening option I have tried. These stripes help brighten my smile without the intense sensitivity many people experience with other whitening strips. Easy to use and perfect for at-home touch-ups
GuruNanda Teeth Whitening Strips - Infused with Coconut Oil - 7 Treatments
Extra fresh breath!
As a dental hygienist, I have tried dozens of different brands of mouthwash. These ones stand out to me and are the ones I’ve added to my daily routine. The oral probiotics also help keep my mouth fresh and clean. It’s an easy addition to your brushi...
This is my number 1 rinse I use. This mouthwash is amazing. Anti-bacterial and also helps with teeth sensitivity. Helps with bad breath
Elementa Silver - Adult Mouth Rinse 20 fl oz. - Wintermint
I have added BioGaia probiotics to my oral health routine because it is a simple way to support a healthier oral microbiome! For those who struggle with bad breath despite brushing and flossing- these do help.
BioGaia Prodentis | Oral Probiotics | Promotes Healthy Gums & Teeth
Here is another great mouthwash! I always try to add a rinse with xylitol into my dental routine- this is the one I love and recommended to everyone!
Xyli Swish Oral Rinse for Bad Breath