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As I’ve said before about household essentials, it’s important to look for the boring stuff in the sales section. That includes dental care: toothbrushes, floss, mouthwash, and the like. Whether you’re upgrading to a water flosser or adding a tongue scraper to your routine, you may as well snag it discounted. Because there is so much to sift through, I’ve gone through and found actually good deals out there. Most of the items below are things we’ve written about before and have been recommended by dentists — like our favorite electric toothbrushes or celebrity-backed biodegradable floss — and I also included a couple of dental care items worth keeping in your medicine cabinet.
Because prices and stock will likely fluctuate, I’ll be updating this frequently with the latest info and adding new stuff to this list. I recommend you bookmark it, so you can have it handy next time you’re running low on teeth whitening strips or mouthwash.
Our overall favorite electric toothbrush is loved by dentists for its two-minute quadrant timer, soft bristles, and pressure sensor.
I like Oral-B’s iO toothbrushes because they let you track your brushing habits without a high price tag. Today, the Series 4 is 20 percent off, bringing its price down to $80.
If you’re already good on an electric toothbrush, make sure you’re switching out brush heads every three months. Stock up while these are over 20 percent off.
Here’s a very inexpensive dentist-approved toothbrush to get kids excited about brushing.
Singer-songwriter Hayley Kiyoko told us she goes through multiples of these mini-toothbrushes for a “quick little refresher” throughout the day.
Crest’s Pro-Health toothpaste has everything you need to protect against tartar, plaque, gingivitis, and bad breath. Here’s a deal on a pack of four for just $12.
Whitening toothpaste tends to be pricier compared to regular toothpaste, but this happens to be the same price as the above.
And another great deal, but for those with sensitive teeth.
If you’d rather take the all-natural route, Lumineux (which uses coconut oil) has been recommended as an excellent alternative to hydrogen peroxide. This set comes complete with whitening toothpaste, mouthwash, strips, a pen, and even a bamboo toothbrush.
Actor Ken Jeong told us his secret to being cavity-free is this specific mouthwash before and after brushing his teeth.
One dentist I spoke to for my story about the best mouthwash uses this herself because it doesn’t contain alcohol, tastes great, and has a lasting whitening effect.
Here’s a Listerine option that won’t dry out your mouth (a cause of bad breath), since it’s alcohol-free.
Floss picks make the chore a little easier, especially when it comes to reaching your back teeth. This pack of 90 should last you a while.
Waterpik is pretty much synonymous with water flossers, because the brand is ADA-approved and often recommended by dentists. Here’s a cordless, rechargeable model for under $50.
Metal tongue scrapers were recommended by dentists we spoke to, because they’re more durable and easier to sterilize. This specific one was called out as the best and is over 30 percent off.
Practically any metal tongue scraper will do, though. Here’s two for less than $4.
DenTek’s mouth guards are a dentist-approved way to relieve jaw tension temporarily, and our favorite budget-friendly option is even more discounted today.
This one offers as much protection as full-fit guards while potentially feeling more comfortable. It also happens to be deeply discounted for just $17.
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