(Part 2) Best dental floss & picks according to redditors

Twice a day, every day.

Get disposable floss pickers from Amazon. Total game changer.

Edit: added link

I use these for a reason, the angle hold makes it easier to reach the areas in the back.

First off, you are missing the next two pages in the book.

Second, at least one of the authors is a Redditor

Third, as a dental student, I am loving the Pro-Floss replies going on in this 'thread' (and the dental puns, totally going to use those regularly)

Lastly, as Diskroll said, cavities very often form in between teeth. Brushing your teeth cleans the tops (occlusal), the cheek/lip side (buccal/facial) and the tongue side (lingual), but only floss can clean between teeth (interproximal). Flossing can add years to your life, can help prevent other more systemic problems, and obviously greatly reduce the amount of excessive and expensive dental work you'll need in life. Plus you have a better chance of keeping all your own teeth.

It's a tough habit to start, but once you get started, you'll notice the difference. The trick I've been telling my patients, and what got me to be a better flosser, is to leave a pack by your desk, and use it while you're watching a video, or doing something else where you are just sitting around.

ninja_chinchilla said his her floss was ripping on his her back teeth(due to tight contacts, which is not necessarily a bad thing) - Get waxed floss, ~~that will definitely help. Also, for anyone with braces, or a permanent retainer (lingual bar) I highly recommend Oral-B Glide Pro-Health Threader (you can save the S&H if you pick them up at CVS/Wallgreens/ any other drugstore/supermarket/ place that sells dental stuff)

TL;DR: Floss your teeth.

I use my water flosser as a mini pressure washer that blasts all debris off my razors.

450 flossers http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0028K3J26/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Aww shit, my time to shine! I've been super interested in this topic too. Unfortunately I haven't found a great plethora of stuff, but I'll share what I know.

First of all, the biggest thing that I've learned is that people are exceedingly dispassionate about their oral care. There are some neat toothpastes/rinses out there, but finding a floss that isn't mint, or a toothbrush that doesn't have what I like to call the 'sport shoe aesthetic', is pretty hard.

My biggest tip is to look for stuff that is marketed to kids. Once I started doing that, I found all kinds of quirky stuff I wanted to try. A search on Amazon or eBay for kids toothpaste or mouthwash gave me some great western options. For asian products, a search on KoreaDepart for 'tooth' or 'mouth' yielded the best results for me.

Here's some products I've found, not all of them will be AB though.

Toothpaste:

• Marvis. They have 7 flavors and you can get a sampler pack to try all of them, which I did. Jasmine is definitely the standout flavor, although I also enjoyed the Cinnamon and Liquorice a lot. Ginger I thought would be interested but I didn't taste much ginger in it.
  
• A'pieu I Love Teeth. 3 flavors, I have the Applemint one but I haven't tried it yet.
  
• Rucipello. 3 flavors, I've not tried any but I was interested in the tropical ocean flavor.
  
• Supersmile. 5 flavors, was most curious about the Mandarin one.
  
• Aekyong 2080 Line Friends. 3 flavors.
  
• Tom's of Maine has some cool flavors.
  
• Hello Oral Care, more kids flavors.
  
• Theodent Chocolate Chip that I thought looked amazing.
  
• Aekyung 2080 Cheong-En Tea.
  
• LG has a bunch of salt/bamboo flavors.
  
• Himalaya Herbals ayurvedic toothpaste.
  
  Mouthwash:
  
  
• Rucipello, same flavors as the toothpaste. The vials are only 100 mL though, so not sure is it worth the money.
  
• ACT has a pretty good range of flavors.
  
• Tropicana Coconut Oil Pulling Mouthwash. Oil pulling is a thing, so there are lots of other natural type brands that have something like this.
  
• Diamond Whites Black Edition, similar to above but with charcoal. Again, lots of natural brands carry something like this.
  
• Eau de Bouche ginger mouthwash that I found just now.
  
• Propolinse Propolis mouthwash.
  
• Propolinse Sakura mouthwash.
  
• Auromere Ayurvedic mouthwash.
  
• Happy Mouth Lemonade kids mouthwash.
  
• Nature's Gate Raspberry mouthwash.
  
  Other:
  
  The above is what I've had the best time finding, other stuff is a little harder to come by.
  
  Flavored floss is a pretty hard find, I have a cranberry flavored one from Radius but I can't recommend it because it doesn't taste like much, and it will shred in your mouth if you have tight teeth. There are water flossers, or those little stick flossers, but I'm not super keen on those. There's this cupcake floss that I thought about trying.
  
  For whitening products, I found the most selection with Crest Whitestrips. There are other ways to do it, such as whitening gels with trays etc., I just like the options you have with Crest. I'm looking at grabbing the Gentle Routine kit, since I already have sensitive teeth and the sensitivity from whitening strips was always my biggest hurdle. Opalescence has some flavors of whitening gel, but it looks hardcore so I don't know much about it. This site looks like it sells to dentists, so exercise some caution here.
  
  For toothbrushes, I was never able to find a non-electric non-drugstore toothbrush that I liked all that much. I've been looking at electric options, and there are plenty of guides and products out there. Also, I stumbled across this monstrosity that runs for $4200! Haha it had the aesthetic I wanted for a toothbrush, but was a tiny bit out of my price range.
  
  Hope that helps! I've not tried a lot of mouth products, but hopefully this gives you some products to spark your interest and try yourself :)

I have the same problem with my teeth. They're all incredibly tightly spaced. My dentist recommend getting ribbon floss that's waxed. It's thin and slippery and you only to have pull back and forth gently to get the floss in between your teeth. It's much better than regular string floss

I tried out Crest's Glide floss and liked it: https://www.amazon.com/Oral-B-Glide-Pro-Health-Clean-Flavor/dp/B001FWXSBU

Don't buy it from Amazon. It's overpriced. This floss was great and never tore on my fillings. I also don't think my gums bled at all when I used it.

Right now I'm using Oral B Satin Floss: https://www.amazon.com/Oral-B-Complete-Satin-Floss-Mint/dp/B009H17ODE

It's almost as good but I don't like the texture. I only got it because it was on sale at my grocery store.

You should definitely look into one of these.

Oral B makes a floss similar to Superfloss but it is the Glide floss. It has the waxed ends and is my favorite for overcrowding. https://www.amazon.com/Oral-B-Glide-Pro-Health-Threader-Floss/dp/B000GGJCDY
My teeth are too crowded and tight for the floss piks specifically made for braces and I also found SuperFloss to be too thick. Alternatively, there are plastic threaders you can use with your normal floss. It takes more time but works. https://www.amazon.com/GUM-Eez-Thru-Floss-Threaders-Each/dp/B000GGJCDO/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=plastic+floss+threader&qid=1555263723&s=beauty&sr=1-8

When you have your teeth removed, your jaw kind of starts to disintegrate and fall apart. Losing even one tooth is the start down an incredibly painful and ugly road, and then can cost you at least $1000 to remove and then another $2000+ to get a “new” one put in its place. I’m in my early 30’s- that new one will likely need to be replaced every few years, so that’s an extra unnecessary expense I really don’t need. That’s just for one tooth. Let’s say you need 4 removed- see where I’m going?

Here’s a PDF with photos of what that looks like for your beautiful, acne prone face and smile. It’s absolutely heartbreaking to me as I love my face.

So, floss while you’re peeing (I like the flosser picks for tight teeth, rinse with mouthwash while you wash your hands (another essay I can give on this importance if you’d like), then brush your teeth while you sing a song in your head. It should last about 2 minutes- I sing my son Raffi’s Brush Your Teeth and don’t let him stop brushing til the song is over. He thinks it’s the greatest thing ever. My mom on the other hand, scared the shit out of us by telling us that Mr Tooth Decay would come take our teeth from us at night, but whatever works.

To tie your skincare routine in with that, I do my face first, then my teeth. Wash with a gentle cleanser, I use a spray toner because I’m entirely too lazy to get a new cotton ball out every time, then a serum, eye cream, then a day/night cream. Again, in my 30’s so eye cream is a new must. I hate that I had to add it.

If I’m absolutely exhausted and can’t bother to get out of bed (39.5 weeks pregnant), I have some kind of exfoliating cloths in my nightstand and a whole bunch of sample size serums and creams. My fear of losing my teeth is pretty great though, so I’ll get up to pee, or tell myself I have to pee, and do my routine then.

So overall, I let my pride overcome me with fear about having an ugly jawline that I’m going to have to make sacrifices to overcome (reallocating a shitton of money) if I want to be lazy.

It’s the greatest feeling in the world when my dentist says, “I can tell you floss.” It’s one of those rare occasions that you know you’re doing something right in your adult life, because God knows I’m winging this whole parenting and housewifing thing.

Edit: I just let out a huge sigh because I have to get out of the bath and make dinner and feed the dog. I’d much rather brush my teeth and floss. See what I mean?

Here’s what I use. They have a threaded tip so they are easy to guide through brackets. I’ve found that I can’t fit the platypus flossers between my front six teeth and brackets, and having to thread floss onto a threader 92 times is annoying.

Oral-B Glide Pro-Health Threader Floss 30 Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GGJCDY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_YdhYDbNFS1W3Y

Dentistry today is very different from even a few years ago. Just let them know you are nervous, and they will accommodate. Don't worry, you are not their first.

As far as brushing goes, get the best automatic toothbrush you can afford. Let the toothbrush do the work, and time things for you. In other words, make the chore as simple as humanly possible.

Flossing on the other hand is near impossible... with that thread stuff. Instead buy these;

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FBQBPDE/

Also, take one more step if you value any chance at social success; use a tongue scraper. Don't be scared, it's quick and painless. It's also absolutely required for decent oral hygiene.

https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Tungs-Tongue-Cleaner-Stainless/dp/B00064JGBO/?th=1

Have you tried the plastic toothpicks with the little brush at the end?

edit: Thanks for the downvote, but I'm not talking about toothbrushes. Even I'm not that much of a sarcastic douche.

https://www.amazon.com/Doctors-BrushPicks-120-Each-Pack/dp/B004GF2HY2/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_194_bs_tr_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=Z3CT648C7YN4X77XJQ9E&th=1

Ooh, I love this idea! I really want to try the Quimica now. I have two items:

1. Sonicare - these toothbrushes get your teeth so clean, it's amazing. After I brush my teeth my mouth is so refreshed it's one of the best feelings. I actually had a dentist appointment for a cleaning a few weeks ago, it was the first time I had gone in a year and a half (whoops) and she said my teeth and gums looked great. They're kind of expensive especially when compared to regular toothbrushes, but they probably cost half the price it takes to fix a cavity. This is the one I have it's only 60 dollars right now and I know they have package deals sometimes at Costco. Basically using one of these toothbrushes combined with flossing (I like these- I am more inclined to floss if I can look at r/MUA at the same time ;)) has made a huge difference in my oral hygiene, and has honestly improved my quality of life.
   
   WOW. I just realized how much I love my toothbrush. Haha, definitely a HG item for me.
   
   
2. Alba Botanica very emollient body lotion - I live in a place with 0% humidity so lotion is a must. Out of all the lotions I've tried this makes my skin feel the softest (which is super soft). It is thick and creamy but easy to rub in. I have tried all of them (original, unscented, dry skin, and SPF) and like them all. They cost about 20 dollars for the large bottle depending on where you get them, but the bottle lasts me for months- I put it all over my body up to my neck every other day. For the price, they can't be beat.

I like these Tea Tree Therapy Toothpicks, Cinnamon.

I like either the Platypus or Plackers flosser picks. The one arm is small enough to go between the teeth and the wire so you don’t have to “thread” them through.

Like these: https://www.amazon.com/Plackers-Orthopick-Flosser-Braces-Flossers/dp/B01AKJ3W7I/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=plackers+orthopick+flosser+for+braces&qid=1573416482&sprefix=plackers&sr=8-5

Gotta go for the good stuff.

I also brush the trays any time I eat. Soft bristle brush, no toothpaste, water only.

 
When I'm at work or out:

the trays get thorough rinse, a cursory brush "inside" under running water and a quick check over for any obvious "build up". Then I put the trays back in to brush briefly over the outside (it's far easier when they're on your teeth).

 
When I'm at home (and at least once a day, in the evening):

I soak the trays in a mild solution of white vinegar while I'm eating, as a mild disinfectant/cleaner. Some people suggest a 50:50 mix but honestly mine is more like only 25:75 vinegar:water. If I remember, I'll switch them into plain water after 15-20 minutes -- though I frequently forget and I've left them in the solution for 60+ minutes without issue.

Before I put them back on I brush them thoroughly. I have a bunch of attachments (22, I think) so have to pay particular attention to getting the bristles into those gaps and checking the trays closely for any build-up. I have a soft brush head attachment for my electric toothbrush, and tend to use this at least once a day (without too much physical pressure and not for too long) to make it easier/more thorough to get into the attachment indentations -- I haven't seen any adverse effects from using the electric brush, since the trays already spend all day getting knocked around/ground together by my teeth.

 

Other than the mild vinegar soak each day I don't use any other chemicals, toothpaste, mouthwash, rinses, or commercial cleaners on the trays. I think you run the risk of staining or turning them cloudy if you use anything too "harsh" (acidic/basic) too regularly.

Other than cleaning the trays directly, the main "tricks" seem to be simply:

a) avoid drinks that may stain or discolor -- coffee, tea, red wine, etc. ... anything sugary or acid are a bad idea for both the trays and your teeth. Honestly, just stick to water most of the time until the trays are out.

b) make sure you clean your teeth thoroughly before putting the trays back in. Anything you fail to clean off or out from between your teeth is going to be stuck fast between your teeth and the trays for the next 5-8 hours when you remove them again, which bad for both. I try to floss and brush (at least briefly) after each meal now. If you don't see yourself flossing outside the comfort of your own bathroom, at least pick up some dental picks so you can surreptitiously get between the teeth to some degree before brushing. (These are the ones I prefer.) Yes, it's a bit of a pain in the ass but a good habit to get into.

 

FWIW, no, there's no residual vinegar taste/smell at all after you rinse and brush with clean water, and white vinegar is dead cheap compared to mouthwashes or any commercial retainer cleaners.

Get these - they've helped me tremendously.

This would be a great "ShittyAskScience" question if it wasn't for the fact that dental floss already comes in a wide variety of sugary flavors including Bubble Gum and Cupcake.

Unsolicited advice, Platypus flossers are a lifesaver if you're lazy and hate floss threading like me.

A basic set of dental scrapers has been an essential set of tools for me and printing. It lets me dart into tight places and remove filament chunks or stuck threads from inside printer parts.

I pick one up basically every time I do a print and they're worth every penny.

1. Colgate Max Fresh Wisp Disposable Mini Toothbrush, Peppermint - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HXAIN90/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_srDoDbQNF1M5N
   
   Great for on the go and at my desk for a quick “brush” but there aren’t many in a pack so I try to use no more than 1 of these per day. I got mine at Target but probably would get a better deal on Amazon.
   
   
2. Plackers Orthopick Flosser for Braces - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AKJ3W7I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_HsDoDbRJTQV6P
   
   Samples of these came in my “kit” from my ortho and I ordered a stock on amazon. I use these at nigh and use my waterpik in the morning.
   
   
3. Plackers Grind No More Dental Night Guard for Teeth Grinding- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003GDKH9C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_xtDoDbMBQ84EH
   
   I let my dentist and ortho know I use these (I prefer them to any other mouth guard I’ve tried) and they ok’d them with braces since they aren’t the heat & mold kind. I use them for a little longer than the box recommends (3 days) but toss them when they get gross.
   
   
4. GUM Orthodontic Wax, Mint with Vitamin E and Aloe Vera- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KQ9FF1J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_iuDoDbAEJZPTT
   
   I keep seeing people saying they can’t keep wax on. I love this wax (I got 2 kinds, no flavor and mint) because it’s perforated and easy to size out. Just roll in your fingers before applying otherwise it’s not going to stick. The mint is nice and fresh! I am using this a lot while my cheeks are getting used to poking metal but always remove before eating or brushing!
   
   
5. Preserve Mint Tea Tree Flavored Toothpicks- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077J1K6ZY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_yvDoDbZ4D9Y
   
   Do not use these too aggressively, you don’t want to damage your braces! But after a meal these have been a lifesaver for me. I gently (and hopefully discretely) get food unstuck. I got minty ones and keep a pack in jackets, backpack, car... I’m serious when I say lifesaver!
   
   
6. Trident Sugar Free Chewing Gum- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F1W4Y48/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_AwDoDb2NFAKMM
   
   This is a bigger debate than getting wax to stick! My ortho did tell me that sugar free gum is allowed but not too much and don’t keep chewing it if it dissolves. Consult your ortho if you’re not sure. I was surprised to find that almost all gum is sugar free. Not all but most. I was searching all over for “SUGAR FREE” specifically and it was right at the register! I might get the 15 pack on Amazon though.
   
   
7. Slim Brush Interdental Cleaners- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009MHV3VW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_cyDoDb81CT899
   
   Honestly I don’t use these that often but once and a while it’s nice to clean every nook and cranny. I have to force myself to floss every day so this isn’t something I use often. They are more gentle than toothpicks but food gets caught in the tiny bristles and it turns into a mess. I picked up a small pack at Target.

Same here.

I use this scraper set about monthly. Works great.

Another tip: get an oral irrigator, like this: http://www.amazon.com/Breeze-Inc-QuickBreeze-Dental-Irrigator/dp/B000H68J2S

It won't completely replace flossing, but it does a lot of what flossing does so you don't have to do it as often. I went from flossing every day to flossing a once to twice a week and quickly using this thing once a day.

The Waterpik doesn't replace flossing. It's really helpful to clean food out after you eat, but is supplemental to actual physical flossing. I'm also not sure if it's just me, but the Waterpik doesn't always remove all food either. I always go back through with either floss or an interdental brush afterwards to make sure I get everything out.

I know a lot of people like the floss picks, but I never liked them even when I didn't have braces. I find them harder to use than just regular floss. I use Oral-B Satin Floss: https://www.amazon.com/Oral-B-Complete-Satin-Dental-Floss/dp/B009H17ODE. I learned how to floss without using floss threaders or any other special braces-specific tools. I figured out it was more efficient to floss and made it more likely for me to stick with flossing regularly if I tried to make flossing with braces as close to my flossing routine used to be without braces.

And DenTek floss. This is an essential part to my EDC

Cool! I like to carry these GUM soft picks around when I go to lunch, etc. Pretty easy to find at the drugstore. Good luck!

i chewed on herbal flavored toothpicks for the first couple of days whenever I had a craving or I thought i needed to satisfy my oral fixation.

Used these ones in particular since they were meant for chewing and had a great mint taste.

http://www.amazon.com/Thursday-Plantation-Original-Chewing-Sticks/dp/B000JI521U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407424018&sr=8-1&keywords=tea+tree+toothpicks

https://www.amazon.com/Dentek-Floss-Picks-Complete-Clean/dp/B00GMP04CG/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_121_bs_t_1/132-5018014-3795954?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=EE8C4Z3K2ZK9N4JNV2MD are the ones I use. I like the perpendicular ones because the parallel ones hurt my cheeks.

Lucy is 7 years old and her teeth were half covered with hardened plaque and this brand did a great job. I used a very soft human toothbrush and I also used a human tartar scraper. She is the most patient, trusting and understanding dog in the world to let me do this. Her breath was getting foul and gums were reddened so I spoke to a vet and began this routine. We do it daily or every other day if we forget.

This brand works so good. I saw instant results! This photo is the title is what he teeth looked like after a week of brushing.

I didn't take a before photo but it was exactly to this level :

http://www.dogscatspets.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/tartar.jpg

She lays down and I dampen the toothbrush, apply the paste and brush the outside of her teeth one side of her mouth at a time. There's a lot of licking bc this poultry toothpaste apparently tastes the bomb.

If I can get to the inside of the teeth I do that too. Then I use the tartar scraper (not recommended as a DIY unless you have a very steady hand and your dog allows it). Scrape the tartar only and eventually it'll come off in flakes!

Then brush that side one more time.

Then she rolls over to the other side and we repeat.

No more red gums, no more stank breath. She loves the flavor and gets a treat afterwards.

Happy dog. ♥ 🐶
__

The toothpaste (we use poultry flavor but I'm going to try vanilla mint when we run out to give a fresher smell) :

https://www.amazon.com/Vibra-CET-Enzymatic-Toothpaste-Vanilla-Mint/dp/B004ULYZ5Q


The toothbrush we use has very soft bristles and a rubber rippled back:

https://www.net32.com/media/shared/common/mp/dental-elite/dental-elite/media/toothbrush-836-1.jpg

The tartar scraper:

https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Scraper-Stainless-Instrument-Perfect/dp/B01M6CTJ4T

I found cupcake flavor...does that count?
https://www.amazon.com/Accoutrements-11927-Cupcake-Dental-Floss/dp/B004I07II0

Get yourself a tongue sweeper

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0007R6L5E?pc_redir=1409586636&robot_redir=1

And a Quick Breeze if you don't floss regularly

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000H68J2S?pc_redir=1409144238&robot_redir=1


Your dentist and significant other will love you for it.

Just a tip. If you buy one which requires a powerpoint and it has a reservoir it can be a real hassle, especially if you run out of water. I have a shower head style water flosser of this design (I'd expect that the shower head version would be inaccessible...) which runs on mains pressure, is easy to install, and does not need any inputs or fussing around that some of the more expensive models do.

This might be ideal for you if you have issues with muscle strength or dexterity in your arms because you don't need to hold down a button and, frankly, you can take as long as you damn well please without having to worry about topping up a bulky and cumbersome reservoir.

So as for the toothbrush you are using, is it a sonic toothbrush or one of the older styles of toothbrush which has a mechanical, rotating head?

I used to have a rotating head electric toothbrush but I changed over to a sonic one a couple of years back. There is less mechanical noise and less rumbling with a sonic one, although that's traded for a higher pitch vibration something akin to a good quality bullet vibrator (if you'll excuse the comparison; it's honestly the closest thing to a sonic toothbrush.) I'm not sure if that would be better or easier for you...

Edit: P.S. use chewing gum regularly on no-brush days, and have you ever considered using a dampened soft cotton cloth with toothpaste applied to it to gently scrub your teeth as an alternative?

I try to use Plackers after every meal. You only need one to clean between all your teeth.

These things are amazing, they push all the same buttons for me except nicotine.

Tea Tree Therapy Toothpicks, Cinnamon, 100 Count (2-Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D1WPSD2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_dN2bAbE3Y1X06

this is all you need to stop the madness

Congratulations dude. I'm going on 24 hours here right now and it's pretty crazy. Drink lots of water, try to keep your mouth feeling fresh and clean.

Buy these too. They're helping me a ton

I'm using Oral-B glide threader floss: https://www.amazon.com/Oral-B-Glide-Pro-Health-Threader-Floss/dp/B000GGJCDY/

This is the best for me so far. Waterpik is good and useful, however it can't replace flossing.

That sucks.

What tools do you have available? A dental pick or scraper is going to be your best bet if you're determined to bend it back into shape. But most people won't just have one on hand.

Alternatively, a new 72-pin connector is usually about $10. So even if you can't fix it, it's not an expensive mistake.

I really enjoy chewing on "Australian chewing sticks". Basically its a toothpick that was soaked in tea tree oil and other minty flavors.

Here is a link to them on amazon: Chewing sticks

http://www.amazon.com/Eez-Thru-Flossers-Mint-count-Pack/dp/B004AI5IWI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1410738175&sr=8-1&keywords=flossers+gum

Since you already have buildup, interdental brushes probably won't do much right now (though you should buy them and use them nightly from now til end of treatment). If you are good with your hands and aren't scared to, get a dental hygiene kit. I use this bi-weekly, because there is only so much brushing and water flossing can do. Of course, just be careful not to scrape too hard and pop a bracket off.

I use something like these.

Maybe something like this would work? Or perhaps these, you could pick lose any tobacco in the draft hole from inside the bowl.

Anywhere to get these australian chewing sticks in Japan? Amazon of Japan's price is way too high.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OQFH0OY/ref=sspa_mw_detail_2?psc=1

Have had one of these for 2 years, still going strong. Was looking for the same things as you, with the emphasis on the smaller footprint. Impressed with the battery life and my wife uses it as well. We’ll leave it off the charger for a couple weeks at a time. Its cheap enough you could get a second one if you wanted.

Not if you use something like these. They make flossing a lot easier. If you have trouble getting in the habit of flossing, either do it when you brush your teeth, or just start flossing while you browse Reddit or watch TV or something.

Think he means those things that have a tightened piece of floss attached to a handy little pick. Here, it’s these lmao: https://www.amazon.com/Oral-B-Complete-Glide-Outlast-Lasting/dp/B0028K3J26#immersive-view_1526153727607

I kind if have an example, I know you'll laugh.

What I would like is for it to say
"Balls are overrated" and under it in smaller font say
"Spay and Neuter"
Here is kind of what I'm thinking of, except the balls part all in one line and the spay and neuter in a line underneath in smaller font you'll only see when you look close. I obviously want the balls part to be the eye catcher :)
Is there a colour choice?
Edit: forgot to link an item. I'm obviously a cat person so here are a few dental instruments I really want/need because one of my cats has so much tartar I need to scrape off but I don't have any proper tools. I worked in animal health for 6 years so don't worry, I know how to properly use them!
http://i.imgur.com/aYoAkgA.jpg
SE Dental Tool Set 4 Piece by Generic http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B000BKYRM6/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_cm5otb1WXP69F

A million billion times this. So important. I like this kind of floss so you don't have to screw with the traditional stuff.

I floss after most meals now because I can't stand the feeling of having shit in my teeth.

Pro tip: floss in the car during your commute. These work great

not like you have anything better to do while youre driving for 40 minutes...

Just wanted to chime in with my 2 cents. Antlers (many are vegan provided they are found after being naturally shed, and not farmed) and dental chews (Natural Balance Fresh & Clean is vegan) help a bit in cleaning a dog’s teeth, but tartar still seems to build up over time in my experience.

One thing I’ve found that really helps is gentling scaling my dog’s teeth myself. I know it sounds scary, but it’s actually pretty straight forward. I also don’t have to put my pupper under to clean his teeth this way, which is a huge plus in my book.

I boughtthis dental tool on Amazon and followed the instructions on this video , and this video. The first link was helpful for understanding the concept, but the second video more clearly shows what you need to do.

My teeth are very close together, so I don't floss. I was tired of my dentist kvetching, so I asked about a water pik, and she said it wasn't a replacement to flossing, but was much better then nothing.
Did some research, decided I didn't want to deal with the noise, or having to fill it up. So I got this thing:
http://amzn.com/B000H68J2S
Basically, it attaches to your sink, and you are good to go. So far, so good. I have been doing it twice a day!

The patch and Chantix both were helpful (not at the same time). But my secret weapon was these Cinnamon Toothpicks. It took care of the oral fixation thing. Also, this brand specifically is stronger, so when you really start gnawing on them because a craving hits, they don't disintegrate. They really help.

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https://www.amazon.com/Tea-Tree-Therapy-Toothpicks-Cinnamon/dp/B01D1WPSD2/ref=sr_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1540424866&sr=8-4&keywords=cinnamon+toothpicks

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my new dental hygienist asked me to try Gum Soft-Picks instead of threading floss through with those BS threader things (which is what I told her was the whole reason I wasn't flossing, I just didn't have the patience to thread floss through my teeth)

So, apparently the soft-picks aren't quite as good as the threading the floss through but they're close, and it's better than nothing :)

You should use placards! Check out: Plackers Micro Mint Freshens Breath, Mint https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GGHRYK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_SAf0CbV90BNGR

This is what I use. Easy and portable.

These saved me a lot of time and I could get under the brackets easy: https://www.amazon.com/Doctors-BrushPicks-Interdental-Toothpicks-120-Picks/dp/B004GF2HY2/ref=pd_aw_lpo_194_tr_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=7TQ5316Q574086RHS88E

It might not be a good idea. You can buy floss picks that are designed for braces.
Like this one.

Very good! Here are 2 more suggestions for a real luxurious brush and dental hygiene.

A waterpick which you would use first to clean between your teeth and the gum line, then floss and brush. Its on sale now for $23 shipped.

https://www.amazon.com/ToiletTree-Products-Irrigator-Rechargeable-Batteries/dp/B00OQFH0OY

Sensodyne has a great new toothpaste out - i love it. I get it for $4 at walmart

https://www.amazon.com/Sensodyne-Pronamel-Intensive-Toothpaste-Strengthening/dp/B07K15VPD4

Do you need these 2 things? Not at all - but they help out a lot.

I think I'm going to buy this and try doing it myself.

https://www.amazon.com/Dental-Duty-Hygiene-Calculus-Stainless/dp/B01LOM4ISM

I highly recommend these floss picks. They are super easy on the gums and make flossing super easy!

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GMP04CG/ref=sr_ph_1_s_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1464904945&sr=sr-1&keywords=floss

You are going to have to work on that English a little bit for us to understand you.

I think you are having a problem with your mouse. You can use a q-tip and rubbing alcohol to clean the laser on the bottom.

If the button us stuck, you may want to try a dental pick to clean around it, but I would not recommend trying to open it.

https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Dental-Stainless-Instruments-Hygienist/dp/B01LOM4ISM/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=dental+pick&qid=1573440384&sr=8-5

I use q-tips, I don't soak anything. The holes between the 2 I'll hit with the iso soaked q-tip from both sides. If that doesn't work I have a set of picks that I can stick in the holes to scrape things loose. These are what I have... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BKYRM6/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_AtiVDbBSFR6F5

It was pretty typical. It was just a small plastic container... just like these, the first ones that came up on an Amazon search for dental floss. 50 meters in each little box.

I love water flossing and I will never go back to using string.

I was not a flosser -- now I floss every day. Easy, simple, enjoyable. Should have invested in a water flosser years ago.

Compared to string flossing, the water gets more gunk out, too.

I have this model but I would go with a Water Pik or Hydro Floss next time. The one I have has one design flaw: the tip where the water comes out isn't slightly pointed so it is difficult to point the stream directly between teeth. The tip is flat. Other than that, it's a great product.

• Cheap Dental Wax from CVS
  
• G.U.M. brand soft picks
  
• Byrd G-10
  
• Dash 1.0 wallet
  

Use this to floss https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwjFj7bvluPkAhWJ-GQKHfUNAU0YABAKGgJwag&ae=1&sig=AOD64_3EhdnRq-ycNRbtXus4yOLkPGomdA&ctype=5&q=&ved=2ahUKEwjUpavvluPkAhUPup4KHYZHAGkQwg96BAgKEBE&adurl=https://www.amazon.com/Plackers-Orthopick-Flosser-Braces-Flossers/dp/B01AKJ3W7I/ref%3Dasc_df_B01AKJ3W7I/%3Ftag%3Dhyprod-20%26linkCode%3Ddf0%26hvadid%3D312163463904%26hvpos%3D1o3%26hvnetw%3Dg%26hvrand%3D2737546551199925763%26hvpone%3D%26hvptwo%3D%26hvqmt%3D%26hvdev%3Dm%26hvdvcmdl%3D%26hvlocint%3D%26hvlocphy%3D1013976%26hvtargid%3Daud-801657747996:pla-569282067288%26psc%3D1


You can buy it from Walmart as well. I think it's cheaper on Walmart. I have been using this for over 2 years now and it works very well.

I had really bad bloody gums all of my life.

Then I discovered Plackers. After 2 weeks, if your gums still bleed... well... you can slap my ass and call me shirley, if you like.

https://www.amazon.com/Plackers-Dental-Flossers-Micro-Mint/dp/B000GGHRYK

Flossing with the string sucks. Buy the single use "floss picks" and it helps much more. They are easier to use, you can bite down on them to help get the string in between the spots and they are super cheap.

these things but you can find them cheaper:

https://www.amazon.com/Oral-B-Complete-Glide-Outlast-Lasting/dp/B0028K3J26

You use a floss threader like this: http://www.amazon.com/Oral-B-Glide-Pro-Health-Threader-Floss/dp/B000GGJCDY/

Put the stiff end of the floss between your teeth at the gum, not near the top. It will come out under the cement holding the retainer. You don't need to saw it, just move it around a little to get out anything stuck in there.