There is an overwhelming amount of different dental homecare tools on the market, and your head will start spinning from all the information that goes into picking the one that would be best for your particular needs.
Here is a review of the tools that I find do the best job at keeping your mouth healthy and disease free.
Regular Toothbrush
Colgate 360
I don’t think that there are any studies why this particular manual toothbrush works better than others, but I have noticed wonderful results in people who use it. It seems to be able to remove the plaque well, and so less deposits form on the surface of the teeth. They stay smooth and clean longer.
Electric Toothbrush:
Oral-B Triumph electric brush
Precision clean or Sensitive heads are my favorite
Floss
Regular Waxed floss is great. I personally don’t like Glide Floss. Although it is made to easily fit in between the teeth, I find that it does not remove much. If you are a person who has very tight contacts between teeth and regular floss shreds or it’s very difficult to get the floss to fit in between the teeth, than it’s a good tool, because it is better for you to use something, rather than nothing.
However, if your contacts are good, I recommend you try the Regular Waxed Floss. It’s nothing fancy, but it does the job well. It does not matter what brand you buy.
Oral Irrigator
WaterPik Oral Irrigator – Ultra Model
A WaterPik is a device that shoots out water under pressure and in pulsations. It’s like water pressure cleaner. The reason why it works is because the pressure of the water when directed under the gums and in between the teeth, can disrupt bacterial Biofilm in places where a toothbrush and floss is unsuccessful.
A WaterPik has to be used before brushing and flossing. It will loosen up the debris, and move it to places where it is easier for a toothbrush to pick it up. This device is meant for people who want to prevent Gingivitis and those who have Periodontal Disease and deeper pockets.
Next blog I will talk more about the Oral Irrigator how to use it correctly and what you can put in the water for better effects against bacteria.
Floss
Regular Waxed floss is great. I personally don’t like Glide Floss. Although it is made to easily fit in between the teeth, I find that it does not remove much. If you are a person who has very tight contacts between teeth and regular floss shreds or it’s very difficult to get the floss to fit in between the teeth, than it’s a good tool, because it is better for you to use something, rather than nothing.
However, if your contacts are good, I recommend you try the Regular Waxed Floss. It’s nothing fancy, but it does the job well. It does not matter what brand you buy.
Oral Irrigator
WaterPik Oral Irrigator – Ultra Model
A WaterPik is a device that shoots out water under pressure and in pulsations. It’s like water pressure cleaner. The reason why it works is because the pressure of the water when directed under the gums and in between the teeth, can disrupt bacterial Biofilm in places where a toothbrush and floss is unsuccessful.
A WaterPik has to be used before brushing and flossing. It will loosen up the debris, and move it to places where it is easier for a toothbrush to pick it up. This device is meant for people who want to prevent Gingivitis and those who have Periodontal Disease and deeper pockets.
Next blog I will talk more about the Oral Irrigator how to use it correctly and what you can put in the water for better effects against bacteria.
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