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Better home care starts with the right tools.

A straightforward collection of products I recommend to help make your daily oral-care routine easier and more effective.

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Daily carePhilips Sonicare 5300 ProtectiveClean electric toothbrush set in black with three brush heads, charger, and travel caseTop pick

Everyday essential

Philips Sonicare 5300 Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush, 3 Brush Heads, Black

I recommend this toothbrush because it does a great job removing plaque buildup from the teeth.

Best forPatients who want a reliable upgrade from a manual brush
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Daily careOral-B iO Series 5 rechargeable electric toothbrush in black with travel case, charging base, and retail boxGreat for braces

Braces-friendly cleaning

Oral-B iO5 Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush with Customizable Clean

This toothbrush is a great option for children and patients with braces. Its round brush head helps clean more effectively around brackets and wires.

Best forChildren, teens, and patients in orthodontic treatment
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Daily careOral-B Pro Clean CrossAction soft manual toothbrushes in a six-pack

Simple & effective

Oral-B Pro Clean CrossAction Manual Toothbrush, 6-Pack

A great option for adults who prefer a dependable manual toothbrush for everyday cleaning.

Best forAdults who prefer manual brushing
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Daily careSensodyne Pronamel Gentle Whitening Fresh Mint toothpaste multipack with tube

Enamel & cavity protection

Sensodyne Pronamel Gentle Whitening Fresh Mint Toothpaste

A great option for supporting enamel remineralization and helping prevent cavities.

Best forPatients who want daily enamel protection and gentle whitening
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Gum healthCOSLUS C20 cordless water dental flosser with six interchangeable tips and retail boxPatient favorite

Between-the-teeth care

COSLUS ADA Accepted C20 Water Dental Flosser, 300 mL Tank

A great option for flushing away food trapped beneath bridges, around braces, and below contact points between teeth.

Best forBridges, braces, and difficult-to-clean spaces between teeth
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Gum healthOral-B Glide Comfort Plus extra-soft mint dental floss three-pack

Daily plaque removal

Oral-B Glide Comfort Plus Dental Floss, Extra Soft

This extra-soft floss slides smoothly between teeth and gently below the gumline to help remove plaque and buildup.

Best forTight contacts and patients who prefer a smooth, comfortable floss
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Gum healthOral-B Super Floss mint pre-cut strands value pack for braces, bridges, and wide spacesSpecialty pick

Specialized flossing

Oral-B Super Floss Pre-Cut Strands for Bridges and Braces

This floss is designed to clean around braces, beneath bridges, and between implant restorations using its stiffened threader and spongy floss section.

Best forBraces, bridges, implants, and wide spaces
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SensitivitySensodyne Sensitivity Gum and Enamel mint fluoride toothpaste multipack with tubeSensitivity pick

Everyday sensitivity relief

Sensodyne Sensitivity Gum & Enamel Toothpaste

Helps relieve sensitive teeth with twice-daily use while supporting gum health, enamel protection, and cavity prevention.

Best forSensitivity to cold, sweets, or brushing
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SensitivityThree bottles of Sensodyne Pronamel Intensive Enamel Repair alcohol-free fluoride mouthwash

Alcohol-free enamel support

Sensodyne Pronamel Intensive Enamel Repair Mouthwash

An alcohol-free anticavity fluoride mouthwash that complements brushing and helps support weakened enamel and cavity protection.

Best forPatients seeking a gentle fluoride rinse for enamel support
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Bad breathMasterMedi stainless-steel tongue scrapers with two travel cases and retail boxTop pick

Tongue care

Stainless-Steel Tongue Scraper for Adults

This scraper does a great job removing tongue biofilm and buildup associated with much of the odor that contributes to bad breath.

Best forAdding effective tongue cleaning to a daily oral-care routine
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Bad breathSmartMouth Original zinc-activated alcohol-free mouthwash two-pack with product benefit icons

Fresh-breath support

SmartMouth Original Zinc-Activated Mouthwash

This alcohol-free mouthwash helps neutralize unpleasant odors associated with tongue biofilm, a common contributor to bad breath.

Best forPersistent breath concerns alongside brushing, flossing, and tongue cleaning
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Dry mouthBiotène OralBalance flavor-free moisturizing gel for dry mouth with product boxNighttime pick

Longer-lasting comfort

Biotène OralBalance Moisturizing Gel

A soothing moisturizing gel that helps relieve oral dryness and provides added comfort when natural saliva is limited.

Best forMedication-related or chronic dry mouth, especially overnight
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Dry mouthOraCoat XyliMelts mild-mint sugar-free stick-on melts for dry mouthGel alternative

Gel-free moisture support

OraCoat XyliMelts for Dry Mouth

A convenient stick-on melt that helps coat, moisturize, and lubricate the mouth for patients who prefer an alternative to gels.

Best forDaytime or overnight dry-mouth relief without a gel
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Specialty care

Targeted cleaning

Implant & Bridge Threader Floss

Stiff-ended floss made to clean beneath bridges and around implant restorations.

Best forImplants, bridges, and fixed retainers
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Specialty careGUM Proxabrush Go-Betweens Tight interdental brushes with packages containing 40 total brushesBraces care

Braces care

GUM Proxabrush Go-Betweens Tight Interdental Brushes

These tight interdental brushes help remove trapped food and debris around brackets, beneath wires, and in other difficult-to-reach areas.

Best forPatients with braces and tight spaces around orthodontic appliances
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Specialty care

Appliance care

Comfort-Fit Night Guard Case

A ventilated case to help protect and organize removable dental appliances.

Best forNight guards, retainers, and removable appliances
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Patient education

Brush and floss with confidence

Use these visual guides as a quick reminder of the gentle technique recommended for everyday home care.

Four-panel guide showing proper brushing at the gumline, inner surfaces, and chewing surfaces
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Proper brushing technique

Angle soft bristles toward the gumline, use gentle short motions, and clean the outer, inner, and chewing surfaces.

Close-up demonstration of floss wrapping in a C shape around the side of a tooth
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C-shape flossing technique

Wrap the floss around each tooth in a C shape and gently slide it along both sides of every contact.

A quick note before you shop

Recommendations should support—not replace—your personalized care.

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    Choose your care need

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    Read the “best for” note

    It explains who is most likely to benefit.

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    Ask us when unsure

    Your dental history may call for a different option.