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Oral Hygiene Products We Love and Where to Purchase

COCOFLOSS:

LISTERINE ULTRACLEAN FLOSS:

Tight spaces/Good for those spaces that ​other floss shreds easily. Usually available ​at Target, CVS, Publix, Walmart and ​Walgreens.

Order online at Amazon here: Amazon Store: Reach

Cocoplush Threaders:  Cocofloss Buy Direct

CVS Store locator: Cocofloss Store Locator

PROXYSOFT floss – 3 in 1, periodontal floss, or Bridge and Implant Floss:

https://proxysoft.com/shop/

Bridge & Implant Floss Threaders:

Buy From Amazon

GUM Easy Threader Floss with threader attached for tight spaces available at Amazon, Walmart

Buy Direct Sunstar

SOFTPICKS (Original, Advanced, or Wider Spaces): https://www.sunstargum.com/us-en/where-to-buy.html

GUM Brand PROXABRUSHES “Go Betweens” (most common sizes Tight (414), moderate, (612) tapered wide (614) or extra wide (618):

Buy proxabrush from Sunstargum.com

GUM Proxabrush handle with different size inserts (most common sizes Tight (414), moderate, (612) tapered wide (614) or extra wide (618):

Buy from Amazon Store

TEPE proxabrushes (9 different sizes available!):

Buy from TePe

We often recommend Size 6 (Purple) and Size 7 (Gray)

GUM Brand rubbertip stimulator:

https://www.sunstargum.com/us-en/products/accessories/gum-stimulator-handle.html

Plaque Buster travel rubbertip stimulator:  https://www.theplaquebuster.com/

TEPE compact end tufted brush:  https://www.tepeusa.com/products/tepe-compact-tuft

TEPE universal care brush: https://www.tepeusa.com/products/tepe-universal-care?variant=679105685

GUM brand tongue scraper:  https://www.sunstargum.com/us-en/products/accessories/gum-dual-action-
tongue-cleaner.html

Interdental Aids: What’s Your Type?

Interdental Aids: What’s Your Type?

When selecting the size for an interdental aid, such as a Soft-Pick or interdental brush, aka proxabrush, consider the width of the spaces between your teeth.

It’s often a good idea to start with a smaller size and gradually move up if needed. If you’re unsure, your dentist can help recommend the right size based on your specific needs.
Here’s a general guide:
 
Soft-Picks are great for tighter spaces between the teeth, as well as a great place to start with for sensitive gums, broken teeth, or older restorations. Sizes/styles available:
 
• Original: For narrow or tight spaces between teeth.
 
• Wide: For wider spaces or if you need more coverage.
• Curved Soft-Picks are designed for improved access and maneuverability around the contours of your teeth and gums. Here are some advanced uses:
*Reaching Back Teeth: The curve helps you navigate to the back of your mouth more easily, making it simpler to clean areas that are hard to reach with straight picks.
*Cleaning Between Crowns and Implants: The curved design can better access spaces around crowns, bridges, and implants, which can be difficult to clean with straight picks.
 
*Gum Line Cleaning: The curve allows for more precise cleaning along the gum line, helping to remove plaque and food particles without causing discomfort.
 
When selecting the size for a Proxabrush, consider the width of the spaces between your teeth.
1. Tight: For tight spaces or smaller gaps.
2. Moderate: For slightly larger spaces.
3. Wide/Extra Wide/ or extra-extra large (TEPE size 7): For wider gaps or if you have larger interdental spaces.
 
As with any dental tool, using Soft-Picks or proxabrushes with proper technique is essential to avoid damaging your gums or teeth. If you have any specific concerns or conditions, consult with your dentist for guidance.
 
For more oral hygiene tips, visit:
https://brittenperio.com/oral-health/oral-hygiene/

Oral Hygiene Products We Love

Dental Floss:

Tight spaces/Good for those spaces that other floss shreds easily. Usually available at Target, CVS, Publix, Walmart and Walgreens. Order online at Amazon here:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012O4XSNA/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_3AABCRTTNJ19Z3PYXDTV?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

A great, thin, unwaxed floss, POH dental floss: https://buypoh.com/floss/

GUM expanding floss: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F3YBGQK/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_7H1DJ1E1T7PDV3BDFZ1B

Hayden expanding floss: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W6X77J7/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_9VxtFbXM2P084

Dr. Tung’s expanding floss:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016790E7Q/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_V1xtFb19B30YV

Coco Floss:  https://cocofloss.com

Bridge & Implant Floss Threaders:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DURFAFU/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_.LbnFbM70S55C

GUM Easy Threader Floss with threader attached for tight spaces:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KPZWBR9/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_UKTlFbYGFPKGN

PROXYSOFT floss – 3 in 1, periodontal floss, or Bridge and Implant Floss:  https://proxysoft.com/shop/

INTERDENTAL BRUSHES AND SOFTPICKS

SOFTPICKS (Original, Advanced, or Wider Spaces):  https://www.gumbrand.com/between-teeth-cleaning.html

GUM Brand PROXABRUSHES (most common sizes Tight (414), moderate (612) tapered wide (614) or extra wide (618):  https://www.gumbrand.com/between-teeth-cleaning/interdental-brushes.html

GUM Proxabrush handle with different size inserts (most common sizes Tight (414), moderate (612) tapered wide (614) or extra wide (618):
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KQB76PP/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_16bnFbD64X22F

TEPE proxabrushes (9 different sizes available!):  https://www.tepeusa.com/collections/tepe-interdental-brushes-original

OTHER IMPORTANT ORAL HYGIENE AIDS:

GUM Brand rubbertip stimulator:  https://www.gumbrand.com/gum-stimulator.html
IMPLANT CARE: 

Oral B end tufted brush:  https://www.safcodental.com/catalog/preventives/end-tuft-toothbrushes/oral-b-end-tufted-toothbrush

TEPE compact end tufted brush:  https://www.tepeusa.com/products/tepe-compact-tuft

GUM brand tongue scraper:  https://www.gumbrand.com/gum-dual-action-tongue-cleaner.html

Proxysoft Bridge & Implant Floss:  https://proxysoft.com/product/proxysoft-bridge-implant-cleaners/

TEPE Universal Care Brush:  https://www.tepeusa.com/products/tepe-universal-care

Thinner floss with threader attached for tight spaces:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KPZWBR9/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_UKTlFbYGFPKGN

GUM Brand PROXABRUSHES (most common sizes Tight (414), moderate (612) tapered wide (614) or extra wide (618):  https://www.gumbrand.com/between-teeth-cleaning/interdental-brushes.html

TEPE proxabrushes (9 different sizes available!):  https://www.tepeusa.com/collections/tepe-interdental-brushes-original

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