There are several tools that adapt well to your oral-care routine. But here are five essential ones that will help keep your smile looking its best.
Flossing every day before you brush your teeth is a must. It helps remove accumulated food and build-up from your teeth and gums, just like vacuuming the floor!
The ideal tool for this type of job is dental floss that expands when it touches saliva. And because it covers more area between your teeth, it also removes more bacteria, making brushing easier and more efficient.
Floss slides easily and expands during use to remove 3X more plaque* *vs the leading Deep Clean floss. Yankell SL et al., Am J Dent 32(6), 2019, 267-270.
People who’ve had orthodontic treatment often wear retainers that make flossing difficult. That's where interdental brushes come in!
Flexible and compact, they fit into tight areas between your teeth to remove food and tartar, which also makes them perfect for crowns and implants. They’re available in a variety of sizes, suitable for both well-spaced or compact dentition.
Ideal for cleaning hard to reach spaces or around bridges, implants, crowns and orthodontics.
This tool sprays water at a high pressure in short bursts to thoroughly clean your mouth and eliminate bacteria between your teeth to reduce the risk of gum inflammation.
It comes with a selection of tips, which can be changed as needed to remove plaque, brush teeth, clean orthodontic appliances, and even clean your tongue.
Reduces gingivitis and makes gums healthier Removes bacteria deep between teeth and below the gumline
Whether you’re wearing whitening trays, a bite plate to prevent you from grinding your teeth, a mouth guard or dentures, it's important to soak them in a cleaning solution for at least 15 minutes a day. Soaking helps remove tartar buildup and bacteria, which will help prevent infections and keep your appliances feeling and tasting fresh.
Denture and oral appliances cleanser.
The pulsing action of an electric toothbrush provides deep cleaning, removes plaque buildup and keeps your gums free of bacteria. Plus, most electric brushes feature a timer to help you brush for the dentist-recommended amount of time. Adjustable intensity levels help ensure gentle brushing for sensitive teeth.
Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 4500 Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush, White, HX6827/11
