Best products from r/braces
We found 39 comments on r/braces discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 69 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
1. Gishy Goo! One Patient Kit - Tooth Colored
- PAIN RELIEF AID: Gishy Goo is a silicone pain relief aid specifically crafted to prevent and ease pain and irritation. Using Gishy Goo will give you instant relief from the discomfort of razor-sharp braces and brackets cutting into your skin by protecting soft tissues such as gums, lips, and cheeks.
- LASTING COMFORT FOR EACH SMILE: The experience of a wire scraping the edge of your cheek throughout the day can be a painful one. Put a stop to it with Gishy Goo, from Ultradent! Gishy Goo stays in play for up to 12 hours for relief that lasts longer than your average dental wax. That's a lot of comfort in one package!
- DELICIOUS BUBBLE GUM FLAVOR: No one has ever said that dental wax tastes good. That is until Gishy Goo, of course! Gishy Goo has a delicious bubble gum flavor so that you can feel pain relief without the stale taste in your mouth of wax. Pain relief has never been quite so tasty!
- HASSLE-FREE APPLICATION: No more messing with dental wax for hours on end. With Gishy Goo, it's easier, faster, and mess-free. Simply squeeze a pea-size amount from the syringe, mix it for 10 seconds and place it over the appliance. Talk about a hassle-free pain relief experience!
- DESIGNED FOR EASE: This new and improved replacement for dental wax was designed with specially formulated poly-vinyl-siloxane elastomer. This unique material is simple to use. Plus, it is easier to place and remove than dental wax. Gishy Goo comes in a one-patient kit, is tooth colored for inconspicuous relief, and comes in a syringe for easy access.
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2. Oral-B Glide Pro-Health Threader Floss 30 Count
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...
3. Plackers Orthopick Flosser for Braces, Pack of 4 (36 Flossers Each)
- 4 Strap System
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4. Waterpik Cordless Water Flosser Rechargeable Portable Oral irrigator for Travel & Home Cordless Advanced, Wp 565 Orchid (Purple)
- EASY & EFFECTIVE: The Waterpik Water Flosser is the easy and most effective way to floss, removing up to 99.9 percent of plaque from treated areas and is up to 50 percent more effective than dental floss for improving gum health; perfect for braces, implants, and other dental work
- TESTED & TRUSTED: Waterpik is clinically proven and the only water flosser brand to earn the American Dental Association (ADA) Seal of Acceptance. Enjoy healthier gums and brighter teeth in just 1 minute a day
- ADVANCED CORDLESS DESIGN: Enjoy the convenience of cordless water flossing and a waterproof design for use in the shower. Includes 3 pressure settings ranging from 45 to 75 PSI for a custom clean, plus ultra-quiet operation. Massage mode is available
- RAPID MAGNETIC CHARGING: Convenient charger connects magnetically to the unit and charges in 4 hours; LED battery indicator lets you know when it's time to recharge
- GREAT FOR TRAVEL: Cordless Advanced is portable and global voltage compatible 100 240vac, 60/50hz; it includes a travel bag and tip storage case plus 4 accessory tips for multiple users and needs
- SUPPORT & WARRANTY: Waterpik’s Fort Collins, Colorado support team is available to help with any product questions or needs. The Cordless Advanced Water Flosser is backed by a 2 year warranty.
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5. Plackers Orthopick Flosser for Braces, Pack of 2 (36 Flossers Each)
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...
6. DenTek Slim Brush Interdental Cleaners | Brushes Between Teeth | Extra Tight Teeth | Mint Flavor | 32 Count | Pack of 3
- Tapered interdental brush cleans tight teeth-great for braces
- Disposable brush cleaners mean you get a fresh, clean brush every time
- Comfort wire bends for better access and is easy on teeth and gums
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7. Waterpik Complete Care Water Flosser and Sonic Toothbrush, WP-900
- More effective brushing and flossing in one convenient device
- Removes plaque and debris deep between teeth and below the gum line where brushing and traditional flossing can't reach
- High volume reservoir with 90 plus seconds of water capacity and sonic toothbrush technology with 25 percent faster bristle speed than other leading sonic toothbrushes
- Space saving design requires only one outlet. 360 degree rotating tip. Water on or off switch on handle is a push button
- Rechargeable sonic toothbrush includes 2 speeds, timer/pacer, and premium travel case
- This unit is compatible with a 120VAC/60 hertz outlet and is for use in North America only. Any warranty will be voided through the sale and use of the product outside North America. Shipment outside of North America is prohibited by Waterpik
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8. Retainer Brite Tablets for Cleaner Retainers and Dental Appliances - 120 Count
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 artifical teeth or partial denturesEasy to use and kills 99% of odor-causin...
10. Plackers Grind No More Dental Night Guard for Teeth Grinding, 14 Count
- 14 count of Plackers Grind no more dental guard: an ideal disposable and ready-to-use night guard
- Comfortable and streamlined one-size-fits-all design Made for upper or lower teeth
- Protection for both “clenchers” and “grinders” alike
- Hygienic, BPA-free, and disposable guards can be used for up to 3 nights
- Individually packaged and ready to use, our guards are an instant fit every time
- No boiling, cutting, or molding required
- Bite plate alignment grooves, absorbing bite plates, and stabilizing bite plate lips offer maximum protection
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11. DenTek Slim Brush Interdental Cleaners | Brushes Between Teeth | Extra Tight Teeth | Mouthwash Blast Flavor | 32 Count (packaging may vary)
- DenTek Slim Brush Advanced Clean Interdental Cleaners with extra-tight fit brushes in between teeth, interdental spaces or dental appliances
- Tapered brush with soft bristles helps remove food from extra-tight spaces
- The flexible wire allows bristles to bend for better access to clean around braces and other dental work
- Nonslip flexible handle provides comfort and control to ensure a thorough clean
- Interdental brush has Mouthwash Blast Mint flavor; Disposable after use
- Contains 1 pack of DenTek Slim Brush Advanced Clean Interdental Cleaners, Extra Tight, 32 count
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12. 3 Pack of 35 Preserve Mint Tea Tree Flavored Toothpicks bundled by Maven Gifts
FRESHENS YOUR BREATH: Using a toothpick after a meal freshens your breath and keeps tooth decay at bay. With Preserve Flavored Toothpicks, it can also be delicious habit. We use spicy, all-natural oils for a big burst of flavor. Our mint with tea tree flavor contains peppermint, spearmint, menthol a...
13. Colgate Max Fresh Wisp Disposable Mini Toothbrush, Peppermint - 24 Count
- Brush your teeth on the go, anytime, anywhere
- Mini prepasted toothbrush, no rinsing necessary
- Whitens teeth by removing surface stains
- Single use disposable travel toothbrush
- Sugar free, gluten free
- Great to keep in the home, office, or backpack
- Great peppermint flavor
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14. Trident Sugar Free Chewing Gum Variety Pack of 15 (Assorted Flavors)
Assortment of 15 Flavors of Trident GumTotal of 210 Sticks of Gum 14 Sticks in EachFlavors include: Original, Spearmint, Wintergreen, Mint Bliss, Wild Blueberry Twist, Tropical Twist, Watermelon Twist, Strawberry Twist, Black Raspberry Twist, Passion berry Twist, Perfect Peppermint,Dragon Fruit, lsl...
15. GUM Orthodontic Wax, Mint with Vitamin E and Aloe Vera (Pack of 6)
- Clear wax covers sharp elements providing relief from irritation and soreness
- Digital display shows degree F or degree C
- Adjustable temperature control
- ESD Safe
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16. Colgate Slim Soft Ortho Toothbrush, Soft, Compact Head - Pack of 6
17x Slimmer tip inner bristles' designed to help sweep away food from narrow gaps between teeth and bracketsFirm inner bristles clean tooth surfaces between orthodontic braces and around fixed brackets and wires.Spiral outer bristles remove plaque along the gumline and clean the outer surfaces of te...
17. GUM Orthodontic Kit - Orthodontic Toothbrush, 3 Proxabrush Sizes, EasyThread Floss, and Mint Ortho Wax
- ORAL CARE FOR ORTHODONTICS: This kit addresses the specific oral care needs of orthodontic patients with everything you need. It Includes an orthodontic toothbrush for braces, a mint orthodontic wax, EasyThread floss & Proxabrush Interdental Cleaners
- SPECIAL DENTAL TOOLS FOR BRACES: Some of the oral care issues facing patients with orthodontics include: the buildup of plaque around brackets, gum issues, and removing food particles. This kit gives you the special tools to address those specific issues.
- RECOMMENDED BY DENTAL HYGIENISTS: Our Between Teeth Cleaning products make it easy to clean hard-to-reach areas where plaque buildup can lead to inflammation, bleeding & gingivitis. You can reach the goal of between-teeth cleaning at least once per day!
- BETWEEN TEETH CLEANING: Many problems start between teeth where your toothbrush can't reach. We've created quality products to make food & plaque removal effortless, including flossers, dental picks, interdental brushes, tongue cleaners & stimulators
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18. GUM Soft-Picks Original - 80 CT
- 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.
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19. Waterpik Water Flosser Electric Dental Countertop Professional Oral Irrigator For Teeth, Aquarius, WP-663 Blue
- ADVANCED WATER FLOSSING: Aquarius is a performance water flosser model featuring enhanced pressure with 10 settings for a custom clean, massage mode for gum stimulation, plus a built-in timer/pacer pauses briefly at 30 secs and 1 min to help track flossing time.
- HIGH VOLUME RESERVOIR AND SLIM HANDLE: Holds 22 ounces for 90 seconds of use, no refilling required. Small maneuverable handle makes it easy to floss all areas including back teeth and includes a convenient water on/off switch.
- DENTIST RECOMMENDED: 9 in 10 dental professionals recommend the Waterpik brand. Waterpik is clinically proven and the first water flosser brand to earn the American Dental Association (ADA) Seal of Acceptance.
- KEY FEATURES: 7 tips for multiple family members and needs, 10 pressure settings (10-100 PSI), removable 22 oz reservoir (top-rack dishwasher safe for easy cleaning), 90 secs of flossing time, 360 tip rotation, 120VAC/60Hz for use in North America only.
- EASY AND EFFECTIVE: The Waterpik Aquarius water flosser removes up to 99.9 percent of plaque and is up to 50 percent more effective than dental floss for improving gum health. Just fill the reservoir with warm water, place the tip in your mouth, and start flossing.
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20. Disposable PERIODONTAL Home Care AIDS Pick A DENT Pack of 36 DENTICATOR
- Effective home care methods for fighting gingivitis and periodontal disease. Snap on ends/tips are interchangeable with all the handles. Aides are individually wrapped, and come in convenient travel sizes.
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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.
Top recommendation is definitely get a Waterpik. Makes brushing and flossing a lot easier.
There are floss threaders to help you floss, but I actually found it much more helpful to learn to floss without them. Some people like to use floss designed for braces or floss picks. You can try different tools to figure out which one works best for you. The best one is the one that will help you stick with flossing consistently.
Interdental brushes are another good idea to help you clean between the brackets. I only floss once a day, but I use interdental brushes the rest of the time to make sure my braces are clean.
If you're sticking with a manual brush, switch to an ortho V-cut brush like this one, which clean much better against the brackets: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NVWC8K3/
I only brush 3 times a day (when I wake up, after lunch and before bed). I bought two kits like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Sunstar-724KK-GUM-Orthodontic-Kit/dp/B06XY65XQY and I have one at home and another one at work, I like the brush cause it's softer and it doesn't hurt as much as the normal ones (I also felt like my old brush would break something) so this one is great; and the small brushes are soooo helpful for whatever's left between your teeh.
You're lucky it doesn't hurt as much, I couldn't chew for like a week!
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.
Interdental brushes are super helpful for getting food from between teeth and out from under wires. I like these DenTek Slim Brush Interdental... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KY3JPNN?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
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 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
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.
Thanks for the product suggestion. I also saw this (Oral B Satin Floss):
https://www.amazon.com/Oral-Satin-Floss-Mint-55/dp/B00J7G8W44/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=oral-b+satin+floss&qid=1555374370&s=gateway&sr=8-10
Is it significantly different from the one you linked (Oral-B Complete Satin Dental Floss Mint)? The name is the same except one has "Complete" on it. And the packaging looks different.
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
Here are the two that I have:
This one is the corded one, the main advantage is that you get more power out of it: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0095IMNI0/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This one is more portable, but the high setting is only about a 7 out of 10 in comparison to the corded one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000UWAWQU/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1