Like the humble matchstick, the Stim-U-Dent’s looks deceive: A little piece of wood can do very big things. There’s no wrapping anything around your fingers or sliding back and forth necessary - just a little back-and-forth motion and you’re done.
The wood is soft, and somehow feels gentler than nylon string, and the whole process is more straightforward. I actually use Stim-U-Dents in addition to flossing, which I consider a spa treatment for my mouth and also one of my most beloved pastimes.īut you can hate flossing and still enjoy (or at least tolerate) Stim-U-Dents: floss-phobic reviewers report using them as a “gateway drug,” a first step toward a life of improved oral hygiene. Comet 8 Plastic Fat Straw, Black, 800 ct. ADA-recognized as gingivitis preventers, the little toothpick-like devices are also especially handy if you have any spaces between your teeth that are too big for floss to navigate effectively. Find a selection of high-quality Straws, Stirrers & Toothpicks at Costco Business Center for delivery to your. Youll love the Stainless Steel Toothpick Holder Dispenser, Metal Decorative Toothpicks Container Funny Black Toothpick Holder,With 500 Bamboo Wood. Originally manufactured by Johnson & Johnson, the sticks are now produced under the Natural Dentist brand the quality has, as far as I’m concerned, remained delightfully high.
While I doubt it’s actually possible to “hold tension” in your gums, Stim-U-Dents do work to boost blood flow to the gums (which may decrease your risk of developing gingivitis and other gum diseases). To remove plaque and stimulate your gums, just lever the stick up and down a bit. You put the pointed end in your mouth (this, too, feels vaguely pioneerish), moisten it thoroughly with your saliva, then wedge tip of the stick between your teeth, with the flat side against your gums. Stim-U-Dent Plaque Removers look like something an American Girl doll might use for oral hygiene: 25 small wooden sticks packed into a little green-and-white paper matchbook.
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