Top products from r/braces
We found 35 product mentions on r/braces. We ranked the 69 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. Waterpik Complete Care Water Flosser and Sonic Toothbrush, WP-900
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 3
More effective brushing and flossing in one convenient deviceRemoves plaque and debris deep between teeth and below the gum line where brushing and traditional flossing can't reachHigh volume reservoir with 90+ seconds of water capacity and sonic toothbrush technology with 25 percent faster bristle ...
2. Plackers Orthopick Flosser for Braces, Pack of 4 (36 Flossers Each)
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 3
3. Oral-B Glide Pro-Health Threader Floss 30 Count
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 3
Dental floss great for people with bridges, braces, and implants!Unique, patented floss that's smooth, strong, and shred resistantConvenient single-use packetsEffectively remove tough plaque between teeth and just below the gum lineShred-resistant floss slides easily in tight spaces vs. regular flos...
4. Plackers Orthopick Flosser for Braces, Pack of 2 (36 Flossers Each)
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 2
Thin flosser arm easily slides between teeth and brace wire, effectively removing plaque and food particlesFloss head can be adjusted to access back teethSoft, flexible pick removes food and plaque without damaging bracesComfort grip for better hold and controlTravel pouch included for on-the-go con...
5. Gishy Goo! One Patient Kit - Tooth Colored
Sentiment score: 3
Number of reviews: 2
Gishy Goo! Silicone Bracket Relief Aid. Reduces costly emergency appointments. Remains in place better than wax. Provides lasting comfort for patients’ lips and cheeks.
6. Plackers Grind No More Dental Night Guard for Teeth Grinding, 14 Count
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
14 count of Plackers Grind no more dental guard: an ideal disposable and ready-to-use night guardComfortable and streamlined one-size-fits-all design Made for upper or lower teethProtection for both “clenchers” and “grinders” alikeHygienic, BPA-free, and disposable guards can be used for up ...
7. Water Flosser, Professional Cordless Oral Irrigator, Rechargeable Portable Dental Flossers with 5 Tips, 3 Modes, IPX7 Waterproof, 300ML, High-frequency Pulsation for Home, Travel Braces & Bridges Care
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
8. Retainer Brite Tablets for Cleaner Retainers and Dental Appliances - 96 Count
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Retainer Brite's anti-bacterial cleaning tablets keep your clear retainers, aligners, wire retainers, sports mouthguards, and nightguards clean and odor-freeIntended for patients who use removable dental appliances - not for artificial teeth or partial denturesEasy to use and kills 99% of odor-causi...
9. Platypus Orthodontic Flossers for Braces – Unique Structure Fits Under Arch Wire, Floss Entire Mouth in Less Than Two Minutes, Increases Flossing Compliance Over 84% - 30 Count Bag (Pack of 1)
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
MADE IN THE USA AND ORTHODONTIST RECOMMENDED! Orthodontists, Dentists, and Hygienists alike are raving about the Platypus system to help keep gums and teeth healthy during your orthodontic treatment.EASY! So easy you/your child, are 21X more likely to floss daily vs traditional methods, while wearin...
10. GUM Soft-Picks Original - 80 CT
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
GUM Soft Picks, 80 Count, Soft bristles massage gums to promote blood circulation and healthy, firm gum tissue. Clinically proven to remove plaque, dislodge food and reduce gingivitis.
11. Tender Pop Hulless Popcorn Kernels 2 Lbs - Just Poppin Brand
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Premium White "Virtually Hulless" Popcorn - non-GMO (not genetically modified)Smaller than "regular" popcorn but pops up crisp and tender with great flavorDelicate, thin hull disintegrates when popped (popcorn can't be truly hulless or it wouldn't pop)Follow the popping instructions on the enclosed ...
12. The Doctor's BrushPicks Interdental Toothpicks | 120-Picks per pack | (6-Pack)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
120 Picks per Pack. 6-Packs (Total of 720 Picks) Portable dispensing case included.The World's best toothpick. Better than flossing. Noticeable oral health improvement in just two weeks.Improved with Plyalene for longer lasting bristles to brush away food debris safely.Will not harm dental and bridg...
13. DenTek Easy Brush Interdental Cleaners, Mint, 16 Count
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Durable tapered brush cleans tight spots and is great for bracesFlexible wire allows bristles to bend for better accessFlexible handle holds position when bentMinty flavor leaves your mouth feeling freshAdvanced fluoride coating for a deep clean between teeth
14. Six-Foot Tiger, Three-Foot Cage: Take Charge of Your Health by Taking Charge of Your Mouth
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
15. Shock Doctor Double Braces Mouth Guard ? Upper and Lower Teeth Protection ? Mouthguard No Boil / Instant Fit ? For Youth, Teenager, Kids and Adults. Mouth Piece OSFA. Tether Strapless
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
FOR BRACES: Specifically developed for use with orthodontics – ergonomically designed to sit on top of the brackets and keep upper and lower teeth protected out on the field.FITTING: Instant Fit - Pop In & Play – the Mouthguard is designed to be ready to provide and instant and protective fit di...
16. Dentek Wax for Braces - 1 Ea
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Relieves discomfort of wire and brackets.Refreshing mint flavor.Includes easy-to-use applicator.
17. Disposable PERIODONTAL Home Care AIDS Pick A DENT Pack of 36 DENTICATOR
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
PICK-A-DENT36 Pack
18. Waterpik Ultra Cordless Plus Water Flosser WP450 1 ea
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Effective Plaque Removal Clinically Proven To Remove Up To 99.9% Of Plaque From Treated Areas In 3 Seconds360-Degree Tip Rotation, and Reservoir Capacity Of 45+ SecondsPerfect For Travel
19. GUM Eez-Thru Floss Threaders [840] 25 Each
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Threads floss under braces, bridges, etcIncludes storage caseRecommended by dental professionals
20. Ultradent 5394 Opalescence 10% PF Mint
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
4 syringes for 8 full mouth applications, each 1.2ml4 dispensing tips and Detailed Opalescence PF instructions includedManufactured by UltradentMelon Flavor (most popular)Expiration Date 01/2008-08/2008
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
All of the wax I've gotten from orthos have been sub par. Spring for the Gum brand, it's not as soft and melty as the cheap stuff. Even better is if you can find Gishy Goo. It's a soft silicone that sticks way better than wax, and I was even able to eat with it in. Here it is on Amazon, but it's unavailable: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002EA8RH2?vs=1
Milkshakes will be fine if you at least rinse with water after. I ate a lot of chunky soups and protein shakes when my teeth hurt. My biggest hurdle when I got braces wasn't so much the pain, but learning how to manage food. Like how to chew and get food unstuck. It takes practice! The water pik was a life saver.
Assemble a To Go kit with these things:
-Travel toothbrush
-Small tube of toothpaste
-Your floss of choice (I used Superfloss, but regular floss plus threaders works too)
-Handheld mirror
-Proxabrush
-Pick-a-dent (like these: http://www.amazon.com/DISPOSABLE-PERIODONTAL-HOME-CARE-DENTICATOR/dp/B000W6GO2U)
I purchased a dentakit when I got my braces and it has served me well for 3 years. It comes with lots of stuff, but what I listed above is what I used most often. You can buy it here: http://m.dentakit.com/denforad1.html
Hope that helps, and congratulations on starting the process!
I use floss picks that are designed for braces. I order these from Amazon. I also will use easy brush interdental cleaners. The easy brushes are my favorite because they are quick and easy to do between classes and are a bit more discrete than brushing with toothpaste and a toothbrush. These you can pick up at most grocery or convenience stores.
Edit: Added where I buy my favorite products.
Got both top and bottom linguals less than 3 weeks ago.
The tongue got used to all of this in about 10 days. It gets better quickly. Even though it's been only 3 weeks from me, when I'm not eating or talking I'm not even noticing that I have braces. As I mentioned I have both top and bottom so the discomfort should be greater for me, yet it has gone away completely for me.
What really helped the first few day is using using wax. Just place it on the spots of the braces that scrape/scratch your tongue. For me it was only 2 spots that really scraped it.
This product worked best for me:
https://www.amazon.com/Gishy-Goo-One-Patient-Kit/dp/B002EA8RH2
It's called Gishy Goo. You could use regular dental wax if you can't find gishy goo.
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.
Is it the same as this one?
https://www.amazon.com/Waterpik-Complete-Flosser-Toothbrush-WP-900/dp/B0095IMNI0/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1483465580&sr=8-2&keywords=Waterpik+2-in-1+Water+Flosser+and+Sonic+Toothbrush
If so, it looks like it has great reviews on Amazon. I'm just not sure if it's the same model because it's almost double the price compared to the Target link you shared.
Yes, but there are special teeth picks made especially for braces like these
sure no problem. I bought one a few weeks back in preparation for my braces going on next week. Works fantastic.
I bought https://www.amazon.com/Waterpik-Complete-Flosser-Toothbrush-WP-900/dp/B0095IMNI0 so i got the toothbrush too. love them both.
I recommend you speak with a specialist. Plus you could read this book! It's very helpful: https://www.amazon.com/Six-Foot-Tiger-Three-Foot-Cage-Charge/dp/1944177590
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
To be honest, my cordless waterpik isn't that great and I end up using proxy brushes when I'm not home, I don't feel like the pressure is good enough for what I want. I have a corded waterpik at home and I use it every time I eat something. But, the cordless waterpik I have is https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000UWAWQU/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I don't suffer from migraines, but I do know for headaches that the only thing that works for me is excedrin, I would recommend trying their migraine version if you haven't.
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
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
I play hockey and my ortho recommended this one Shock Doctor
There are also custom guards: Gladiator Guard
Or theses DIY customs guards: Sisu
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.
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
Have you heard of "hull-less popcorn"? I've heard some orthos recommend it as an alternative to regular, but reviews seemed mixed: https://www.amazon.com/Tender-Pop-Hulless-Popcorn-Kernels/dp/B0051WBSFI?th=1
You can buy wax to put on the bracket so that it doesn't cut your lips/tongue, etc.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CIAKH2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apis_1500893805362
Unsolicited advice, Platypus flossers are a lifesaver if you're lazy and hate floss threading like me.
https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Irrigator-Rechargeable-Waterproof-High-frequency/dp/B07VZV2YRB/ref=mp_s_a_1_33_sspa?adgrpid=76902259393&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3pGG_KSG5gIVFbvsCh1rUAbFEAAYASAAEgKLWPD_BwE&hvadid=360423688204&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9032536&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=b&hvrand=7776301730410611119&hvtargid=kwd-309078687985&hydadcr=6242_10813637&keywords=water+flosser+walmart&qid=1574716750&sr=8-33-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzUzNRU1RNMDE4UExKJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzQzMzUwM1E2QzlNRFBRTVkwNyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDMxMTI3QVZRV09KQ1lGUkwyJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfcGhvbmVfc2VhcmNoX2J0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
I had custom trays made for me by a dentist (that was the expensive part, probably $200-$300 or so) and then he gave me a 4 pack of Opalesecence 10% Carbamide Peroxide Gel (http://www.amazon.com/Opalescence-Teeth-Whitening-Latest-Product/dp/B000C4SBJQ/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1407541412&sr=8-6&keywords=Opalescence) I live in Australia, so you can't simply buy it over the counter, you have to go and see a dentist. Essentially I'd squeeze a little bit out on to each tray tooth, place the tray in my mouth before I went to bed, 8 hours later I'd wake up, take the tray out and proceed to rinse both my mouth and the tray out. I did that until all of the syringes were empty (probably just under 2 weeks or so I think) and that was it.