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With years of experience, our team has gained valuable insights into the products that truly support optimal oral health.

Below is a curated list of our top product recommendations—each one chosen based on effectiveness, quality, and personal experience. Please note, these endorsements are made independently, without any financial incentives.

Toothpaste Abrasion Chart

Double click the image to determine if the tooth paste you are using may be wearing away the enamel and dentin on your teeth, especially at the gum line. Relative Dentin Abrasion (RDA) values for common toothpaste range from a rating of :

0-70 which is considered low abrasive
70-100 which is considered medium abrasive
100-150 which is considered highly abrasive
150-250 which is considered as harmful

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Electric ToothBrushes w/ Pressure Sensor

Electric toothbrushes with pressure sensors are designed to help users avoid brushing too hard, which can damage gums and enamel. These sensors alert you when you're applying excessive pressure during brushing, promoting a gentler, more effective clean. Here are some popular electric toothbrushes with pressure sensors: Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 6100, Oral-B Genius X, Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Smart, and Oral-B Pro 7000 SmartSeries.

Waterpik Products

Waterpik offers a range of oral care products, primarily focused on water flossing. Their water flossers use pulsating water to clean between teeth and along the gumline, making them ideal for people with braces or sensitive gums. They offer cordless models for portability and the Sonic-Fusion combines a toothbrush with a water flosser. There are also water flossers for kids with gentler pressure and fun designs. Additionally, Waterpik provides sonic toothbrushes for effective plaque removal. These products are designed to enhance oral hygiene with ease and convenience.

ShowerFloss

ShowerFloss is an oral irrigator, also called a water flosser, that attaches to your shower. It provides a steady jet stream of water which you direct between teeth, along gum lines and down into gum pockets. You control the temperature and pressure of the water.

Smart Floss

Smart floss is designed for more effective and comfortable flossing. It expands slightly as you use it, better cleaning between teeth. Dr. Tung’s Smart Floss is soft, durable, and expands to improve plaque removal while being gentle on gums. Coco Floss is made from a textured, silky material that captures plaque effectively while being gentle. Both offer a more efficient clean compared to traditional floss.

Platypus Flossers

Designed for Braces: Platypus flossers are specifically designed to make flossing around braces easier. They have a unique design with a rigid structure that helps thread the floss under the archwires of braces, making it simpler to clean between teeth and around brackets.

TePe Interdental Brush

A TePe Interdental Brush is a small innovative brush specially designed for cleaning between your teeth, where a regular toothbrush just cannot reach. Using a TePe interdental brush every day, as a complement to toothbrushing, is an easy and efficient method to keep your gums and teeth fresh and healthy. Interdental brushes are highly effective in removing dental plaque between teeth.

GUM® END-TUFT Toothbrush

GUM END-TUFT features an extra-small conical head designed specifically for those tough-to-reach areas, including around orthodontic appliances, implants, and behind back teeth. Not only is the END-TUFT toothbrush easy to use, it also ensures maximum comfort. With soft bristles for gentle cleaning, it supports your patient to maintain optimum oral health while avoiding pain and irritation.

Novadent - Denture and dental appliance cleanser

One single sachet of Novadent® 7-Day Formula provides 100% cleaning efficiency for a whole week. The solution deeply cleans complete dentures, acrylic or metal partial dentures*, mouth guards, teeth aligners and mandibular advancement splints.

Dry Mouth

To manage dry mouth, staying hydrated is essential, but specialized products can help too. Saliva substitutes like sprays or gels (e.g., Biotene or Xylimelt) can provide relief by moisturizing the mouth. Mouthwashes designed for dry mouth, such as ACT Dry Mouth or TheraBreath, help soothe and protect oral tissues. Sugar-free chewing gum or lozenges with xylitol can stimulate saliva production. If symptoms persist, it's best to consult with a dentist or doctor for further advice.

Fluoride Varnish

A concentrated form of fluoride applied directly to teeth, fluoride varnish is used to strengthen tooth enamel and prevent cavities. It’s typically applied by a dentist or dental hygienist as a preventive treatment, especially for children or individuals at higher risk for tooth decay. Do not brush or floss your teeth for at least 4-6 hours after the application. Avoid consuming hot drinks such as coffee, tea, or hot chocolate for the first 4-6 hours. Steer clear of hard or crunchy foods like nuts, chips, or raw vegetables during this period.

Refrain from using alcohol-based mouth rinses and consuming alcoholic beverages for at least 4-6 hours.

Xylitol

A sugar substitute and natural sweetener found in many dental products, xylitol helps reduce the growth of harmful bacteria in the mouth, preventing tooth decay and promoting healthier teeth. It’s commonly found in chewing gums, toothpastes, and lozenges.

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