Many people may not be aware that there are various supplies other than a toothbrush & floss that can meet your dental needs. Everyones’ dental needs are very specific. There are various items that can assist with improving or maintaining your oral health.
Electric Toothbrush: This may be needed for people with manual dexterity problems. These are also beneficial for people who don’t find that they are doing a sufficient job with their manual toothbrush. Someone with really high plaque levels may find this item very helpful.
Rubber Tip Stimulater: This is usually recommended for people with red & swollen gums. This aid is used to tighten the tissues around the tooth & massage the tissues between the teeth.
Waterik Irrigators: This item is most beneficial for people with braces to remove food and plaque trapped along the braces. This is also suggested to people who have difficulty cleaning in between their teeth.
Tonque cleaner: This is used to remove bacteria from the surface of the tongue (this is often the cause of bad breath).
Mouthwash: this can be used to temporarily offer fresh breath. It is also used to remove bacteria along various surfaces in the mouth. There are various types and sorts of mouthwashes to meet specific needs.
Proxabrush: This is an inter-dental brush that is often used for people wtih large spaces in between their teeth to remove plaque.
End Tuft Brush: This brush is used to access areas that are normally hard to reach with a conventional toothbrush.
Sulcus Brush: This brush is designed to be used specifically at the gumline to remove bacteria. This brush is very beneficial for those suffering from gingivitis and/or periodontal disease.
Superfloss: This floss has soft material along the strand as well as regular floss material. This floss is efficient in removing plaque from bridges and implants.
Floss Threaders: This item is most beneficial for people who have braces. These small auxillary items are fabulous at getting around braces.
Soft picks: These items look like a small proxabrushes. These items can be used in between the teeth like floss. They are very beneficial for people who usually prefer using toothpicks instead of floss. These items are used to remove plaque between the teeth.
Rotapoints: These items very closely resemble toothpicks. People like to use these in between the teeth. Like a Rubber tip stimulater, these rotapoints can be used to assist with tightening the tissues between the teeth.
Denture Brush: This is used to brush dentures. This brush is superior to using a regular toothbrush for this task because the bristles and width is designed for a denture.
Floss Picks: These items are used for people who have issues manipulating a regular piece of floss between their teeth. The floss in this item is attached to a handle to access in between the teeth.
Please remember that these are just some of the dental auxillary aids that you may see available. It is best for you to speak to your dental professional prior to using any of these items. Your dental professional can give you accurate instructions for use these items as well as off assistance in recommending items specifically for your needs.
