One Size does NOT fit all! The best dental products for YOU, by Absolute Dental

In most areas of life one size does definitely NOT fit all and this also applies to dental products. 

There is a plethora of choice between toothbrushes, toothpastess, mouthwashes, floss - the list is endless!!!!

 

 

 

At Absolute we love  the challenge of finding the best products for you so that your regime is very personal to your oral health. 

 

Three reasons why our choice of alternative products are important:

 

1. Necessity

We know and understand the benefits of fluoride in our dental products  and why some patients will choose fluoride free, but there are some medical conditions particularly pertaining to kidney function which contraindicate the use of fluoride. 

 

There are some brilliant products available now which are fluoride free including the kingfisher range of toothpastes, Bio repair and Spry xylitol toothpaste which has the great benefit of containing one of our best natural defences against plaque - xylitol.

 

2. Efficacy

One size definitely doesn't fit all in the mouth and we have a tremendous range of both manual toothbrushes - some with a battery in the handle, battery operated a and electric toothbrushes. 

There is a great diversity in the different  types of electric toothbrushes available and these are just a few of the more popular brands you will find in Absolute Dental, your local chemist and supermarkets.

• Oral b Braun  oscillating pulsating .  This brush works in a 3D action and the oscillation helps to remove the soft plaque from the tooth surface and the pulsating action breaks down the sticky protein layer  that the plaque initially  lay down on the tooth surface. This means the whole process has to start again and it takes much longer for plaque to reform.

• Philips Sonicare. This brush works by producing sonic waves of energy whilst using a gentle back and forth motion when brushing. It is particularly helpful at cleaning  around crowns, bridges and implants.

• Colgate/Omron.   This brush is unique as it is the only one which changes the way it brushes depending on the angle you hold the brush at. It uses Omron technology and the concept is very similar e.g. to an app on your mobile phone for a compass where you are changing the angle of the phone. 

 

Interdental cleaning is just as important as toothbrushing and to get the plaque off every surface of every tooth every day we often need a great variety including the following;

• Floss - either on its own or on a floss holder

• Superfloss  for bridges and implants

• Interdental brushes e.g. Tepe brushes which have a wire core and bristles all of the same length

• Denti brushes which are made of rubber and are tapered which helps fit between various spaces

• Single tufted brushes - these  are hugely multifunctional from cleaning under the gum into pockets to cleaning behind lower front teeth which may be crowded.

• Waterpiks which have been becoming more popular in recent years and can be used both above and below the gum line. 

• Airflossers. This is a Philips product which produces a powerful  burst of air and water and can only  be used above the gum line. It is very useful for tight spaces in between teeth and where access is difficult.  

 

3. Personal preference

We are unique and we all have our "favourite's" when it comes to dental products whether its toothpaste,  mouthwash or sugar free chewing gum. At Absolute we will always endeavour to find the most suitable products for you because there are always choices and alternatives!

 

Maureen