Oral Hygiene Aids

Special Brushing and Flossing Aids

Your dental hygienist may recommend the following plaque removing products if you have: dental implants, braces, bridges, or if you have trouble cleaning effectively with regular brushing and flossing. When used properly, along with regular brushing, these products will help remove plaque from the teeth and thus promote oral health. However, if improperly used, these products can damage the gums. See your dental hygienist to discuss if these products would be beneficial to you and how to use them properly. Use them only as specified by your dental hygienist.

Denture brush - specially designed to clean complete and partial denture surfaces including clasps.

End-tuft brush - permits easier access to difficult to reach areas

Floss holder - for holding floss comfortably and securely

Gum stimulator - for massaging gums and firming up problem areas after surgery, not to be used on healthy tissues

Wooden interdental cleaners - for loosening food and plaque

Interdental brushes (foam or bristles) - for cleaning spaces between teeth or underneath bridges

Super Floss - for cleaning difficult areas like under bridges or braces

Orthodontic toothbrush - special v-trimmed bristles designed to effectively clean around braces

These are some examples of special brushing and flossing aids. There are other products not listed here which your dental hygienist may also recommend.

Illustrations courtesy of Oral-B laboratories ©1997