Are Stimudents good for your gums?

The Journal of Clinical Preventive Dentistry reports a 52% improvement in gingival health using Stim-U-Dents, and Stim-U-Dent carries the Seal of Acceptance from the American Dental Association which supports the claim that Stim-U-Dent helps fight gum disease that can lead to tooth loss.

Who makes stimudents?

Supplement good oral hygiene by regularly using these Stim-U-Dents Mint Flavor, 9245. They are made of flexible wood that is shaped to clean between your teeth and gently invigorate gums. Johnson’s Stim-U-Dents are clinically proven to effectively fight the gum disease gingivitis by removing plaque.

What are Stimudents used for?

Stimudents: stimudents are designed to stimulate blood flow and carry germs away from the tissues and bone surrounding the teeth while massaging the gums. Begin by moistening the stimudent between the lips as you would a toothpick.

What are stimudent made of?

Stimudents are made of wood, and the quality or hardness of the wood varies.

Are gum picks as good as floss?

A water pick can help remove food particles from your teeth and might help reduce bleeding and gum disease — but it isn’t generally considered a substitute for brushing and flossing. It doesn’t generally remove visible film and plaque on your teeth, but can aid in reduction of bacteria even below the gumline.

Are toothpicks better than floss?

Toothpicks are handy, convenient and readily available. And while they are helpful in dislodging food from your teeth, toothpicks are not designed for dental cleaning and should not be substituted for flossing or brushing. Flossing is the preferred method for removing food and plaque from between your teeth.

What is a proxy brush?

A proxy brush is a type of interdental cleaner. You can use it to clean the spaces between your teeth. Other interdental cleaners include string floss, dental tape, dental picks and water flossers. A proxy brush has bristles attached to a small wire that connects to a small plastic handle.

How do you use a dental rubber tip?

Brush and floss your teeth first to remove as much food debris as possible. Run the rubber tip of the gum stimulator under hot water to soften it for gentler use. Gently massage the gum line with the rubber tip. You can also run the stimulator between your teeth to remove any remaining food debris.