At Compass Dental, we tailor each patient’s care to meet their specific needs and help them achieve optimized oral health. We also provide educational videos to assist you with your home care routine.
Note: This information is purely educational, and we do not receive any compensation for discussing these products.
Home Care Routine
Floss
- Explore different flossing options here.
Rinse
- This doesn’t always need to be with a specialized rinse! It can be done with water.
- Please see below for rinses that cater to different dental needs.
Flossing
Is it hard to floss because your teeth have tight contacts? Do you break or shred floss?
Try: Glide or Listerine floss.
Do you have more spacing between your teeth?
Try: Radius floss.
Do you have gum recession?
Try: Radius floss.
Need to clean spaces between your teeth along with floss?
Try: GUM Floss Piks.
Do you have a bridge or implant to clean around?
Try: End tufted floss.
Prefer not to floss?
Consider: Water Pik.
Rinse
Do you have dry mouth?
Try: Stella Life.
Are you prone to decay or have a highly acidic diet (soft drinks, energy drinks, acid reflux)?
Try: ½ teaspoon of baking soda in 1 cup of water.
Toothpaste
Do you get cavities or have had cavities recently?
Try: Dr. Jen’s Superpaste.
Want whiter teeth?
Some whitening toothpaste can be abrasive and hurt your enamel, so choose carefully.
Try: Arm & Hammer with Hydrogen Peroxide Whitening.
Do you have sensitive teeth?
Try: Sensodyne (find the specific one that fits your needs).
Have you had periodontal disease in the past or currently?
Try: Arm & Hammer Peroxicare or Perodontax.
Other Products
Xylitol
Xylitol can be a great addition, but to get the full cavity-fighting benefits, you need 6-10 grams/day. If you use gum or xylitol candies, be sure to research how much xylitol is in the product.
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further recommendations for your home care routine! any questions or need further recommendations tailored to your oral health!