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My Periodontal Care Routine: 7 Products I Actually Use

 I’ve been dealing with periodontal care for many years, so taking care of my teeth and gums at home has become a pretty important part of my daily routine. I’ve tried a lot of different products over the years, but there are a handful that I continue to use because they work well for my routine.

I thought I’d put them all in one place in case you’re looking for ideas for your own dental-care routine.

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Of course, I’m not a dentist or periodontist. These are simply products I personally use. If you have periodontal disease or other dental concerns, talk with your dental professional about what is appropriate for you.

1. Philips Sonicare Electric Toothbrush

My Sonicare is the foundation of my daily routine. I prefer an electric toothbrush because it makes it easier for me to be consistent and thorough with my brushing.

Shop the Sonicare I use on Amazon

2. Sonicare-Compatible Replacement Brush Heads

If you use an electric toothbrush, replacement heads can get expensive. I like buying compatible replacement heads in a multipack so I always have fresh ones available when it's time to change mine.

See the replacement brush heads I buy

3. Waterpik Cordless Water Flosser

My Waterpik is another regular part of my dental-care routine. I use it to help clean around and between my teeth where regular brushing can't easily reach.

I especially like having a cordless model because it's easy to use and doesn't take up a lot of room.

See my Waterpik on Amazon

4. Pik Pocket Tips

These are a more specialized part of my routine. I use Pik Pocket tips with my Waterpik for targeted cleaning as part of my own periodontal-care routine.

If you have periodontal pockets or gum disease, I would definitely ask your dentist or periodontist whether this type of tip is appropriate for you and how they want you to use it.

See the tips I use

5. Crest Gum Detoxify Toothpaste

I've tried plenty of toothpastes over the years, and Crest Gum Detoxify is the one I've chosen to use as part of my regular brushing routine.

See Crest Gum Detoxify on Amazon

6. Interdental Brushes

These little brushes have become another useful tool in my routine. They're designed to get into spaces between teeth that can be difficult to reach with a regular toothbrush.

I buy them in a large 88-count package so I can keep plenty on hand.

See the interdental brushes I use

7. Oral-B Dental Floss

Even with my Waterpik and interdental brushes, traditional dental floss still has a place in my routine. Oral-B is the floss I use for cleaning between my teeth.

See the Oral-B floss I use

The Most Important Part of My Routine

After all these years, one thing I've learned is that buying the products is the easy part. Actually using them consistently is what matters.

My routine isn't necessarily going to be the right routine for everyone. But having the right tools readily available makes it much easier for me to stay consistent with taking care of my teeth and gums between professional cleanings.

If you're working on improving your own dental-care routine, I hope seeing what I use gives you a few ideas to discuss with your dentist or periodontist.

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