Dr. B’s Recommended Products

This is the brush I recommend for the under 40 crowd, especially teenagers and young adults, because the motion specific to Oral-B is best at reducing the biofilm, which tends to be the biggest challenge for this age group. Do NOT use the heads that this brush comes with, as they’re not soft enough—instead, use these extra soft heads OR these cross-action heads which are best for whitening (by removing stains).

Whitening gels have become ubiquitous and readily available outside of the dental office. Subsequently quality and safety have suffered at the same time, so the consumer is now challenged with a myriad of products sold directly to the consumer most of which are damaging to enamel, have short shelf life or have expired when they arrive. Many of these products are of dubious quality and are manufactured offshore and have a low pH. Here at askthedentist, we follow the EU guidelines for teeth whitening (see our blogpost) and hence make this selection for our store of recommended products. This gel is vegan, certified gluten-free, and kosher, making it suitable for diverse lifestyles and beliefs. The sticky, viscous formula ensures the gel stays in place without migrating to soft tissues. Sweetened with xylitol, it may reduce the risk of tooth decay, with a pH that closely matches the natural pH of saliva. Opalescence teeth whitening products are known for their stability and effectiveness over time. With over 30 years of experience, 50+ teeth whitening awards, and 100 million smiles brightened. This sin the safest highest quality gel I know and use for me and my family.