Our Goody Bags
Our “Goody bags” – more than “GOOD”
By Amanda Heilman, RDH
We’ve all heard it. Your hygiene appointment ends and the hygienist hands you your “goody bag” to head home with. What a funny phrase for something that is so important!
Your dental hygienist has just spent an entire hour with you and is now in the unique position to provide you with personalized home care recommendations. These items will help you keep your mouth looking and feeling its best until we see you again.
Did you know the best type of toothbrush to use (whether manual or electric) is soft or even extra soft? This helps protect the delicate tissues in your mouth. While an electric toothbrush is our recommendation, we understand that they are not the right option for every patient. We are happy to provide NIMBUS extra soft brushes to protect your teeth and gums. Remember to change your toothbrush (or brush head on your electric) every 3 months!
We also have different options to help you clean in between your teeth and below your gums. These include: traditional string floss, floss handles, Soft-Picks, Proxabrushes, and Super Floss (for under bridges and implants). Your hygienist will show you what is best for your mouth!
We also give customized recommendations for toothpaste. Do you have recession or cold sensitivity? Or perhaps need something with more fluoride to prevent cavities? We have you covered!
This also applies to mouth rinses. Our office does not recommend ANY rinses containing alcohol and have different options to suit your individual needs.
And last but not least – electric toothbrushes and Waterpiks are available for purchase for your convenience!
