Floss Threaders

Before Orthodontic Floss Picks, this floss threader was the method used to floss under the wire with braces, and it’s still prefered by some patients. It’s also a great tool to floss under your bonded retainer.

Super Floss

This floss is great for braces or bonded retainers. It has a stiff end, then a yarn like portion, and then the regular floss, making this easy to thread between teeth or under wire. The yarn portion is very helpful to clear out plaque.

Waterpik

A Waterpik flosser is not a replacement for flossing, but it certainly is a great tool to “powerwash” your mouth or to help parents clean under their kiddos’ expanders. This is a portable version so you can use it in the shower and avoid getting water all over your bathroom mirror. Dr. Peterson uses one of these regularly. You can fill this with cool or warm water to help maintain your oral hygiene.

Shower Water Flosser

This is a water flosser that can be hooked directly to the shower head and comes with 2 different heads. It’s easy to install-trust us, Dr. Peterson was able to do it herself!

Philips Electric Toothbrush

An electric toothbrush can be more effective for manual as the rotary can be more effective in plaque removal and the timer encourages patients to brush for enough time and in all quadrants of the mouth. This is the one Dr. Peterson uses. The oral B version works great too!

Hum Colgate Electric Toothbrush with App Game

This is a kid’s electric toothbrush that connects to a game to help kids clean the sugar bugs and earn points. It gamifies toothbrushing. Dr. Peterson’s kids LOVE this and want to brush their teeth multiple times a day in order to be able to play this game.

Fremouth Orthodontic Flossers

Easy Floss Sticks to reach behind the wire to floss with braces

MI Paste Remineralizing Gel

MI Paste is a topical dental cream that strengthens and protects teeth by remineralizing them with calcium and phosphate. This is a cream that can protect teeth against cavities and white spots or can reduce the appearance of white spots. We recommend placing it in your retainer or clear aligner and wearing at night time. It comes in a fluoride and fluoride-free option.

We also sell this product in the practice in a variety of flavors for $25.

Lip Protector/Wax Alternative

This is a lip protector for braces. It is great for musicians, athletes, or any braces patient. It is also a great alternative to wax. It is helpful to have, especially in the beginning of orthodontic treatment to avoid any sores until your lips and cheeks get used to the braces.

Shock Doctor Mouth Guard

Shock Doctor Dual Arch Mouthguard for use with braces during sports. The dual arch version is sometimes requires for football, lacrosse, boxing, etc. This version does not have the helmet strap but there are versions that come with a strap.

Underarmour Mouth guard

Single Arch Mouth Guard for use during sports to help protect your teeth and braces. This one is slightly less bulky than the dual arch Shock doctor version.

Interdental Brushes

This is a small bristle brush used to clean around the braces. This is a great tool to keep in your purse and backpack as well as in your bathroom to use many times throughout the day, especially after you at to get food that is stuck out of the braces.

The orthodontic start kit at Synergi Orthodontic Specialists comes with one of these as a sample but we recommend you purchase a bulk pack to have many. We recommending purchasing moderate or wide for between braces. The very tight size can sometimes be used below bonded retainers, but it is generally not big enough to clean around braces.

Closys Mouthrinse

Non-burning, alcohol-free. An amazing mouthwash for killing bacteria that can cause gingivitis and plaque. Great for sensitive mouths- kids & adults. Dye-free, sulfate free, triclosan-free, alcohol-free, and gluten-free.

Floss Threaders

Before Orthodontic Floss Picks, this floss threader was the method used to floss under the wire with braces, and it’s still prefered by some patients. It’s also a great tool to floss under your bonded retainer. This is an alternative brand then the option listed above.

Comfort Cover

This is a wax alternative snap on comfort cover for braces-helpful for sports, musicians, and for everyone especially in the beginning of treatment when you are getting used to braces. This snaps on a different way then the other comfort cover version listed above on this site. Sometimes you need to trim these to fit your mouth. We are happy to help if you bring this in to your appointment!

We do sell our version of the orthodontic sample and hygiene kits for $15 in the practice.

Orthodots (Wax Alternative)

This is a great alternative to wax, especially if you have trouble getting the traditional wax to stay on. It acts as a cushion to the braces if you get a pokey wire, or in the beginning of treatment to help you be more comfortable until your lips and cheeks get used to the braces.

Colgate Peroxyl Rinse

Peroxyl is a minty oxygenating alcohol-free rinse that speeds gingival (gum) healing after gum irritations (from braces) or canker sores and keeps bacteria levels in check. Some people complain the mint is strong but the product can be diluted and still provide healing gum relief. Just swish for as long as you can and spit!

 

*Note this product does have blue dye in it. Dr. Peterson prefers dye-free product options, however, in terms of effectiveness of healing mouth sores, this product is still the best we have found, thus we recommend using it as needed to help a heal a mouth sore, but not using it on a daily basis when mouth sores are not present.

Orthodontic Hygiene Travel Kit (Blue)

We do sell our version of the orthodontic sample and hygiene kits for $15 in the practice.

Orthodontic Elastic Hook

Sometimes using your finger to hook up your orthodontic elastics can be a little tricky, and there are also some people who don’t like sticking their fingers in their mouth throughout the day. Perhaps you are a parent helping your child hook up your elastics. In all these scenarios-we recommend these elastic hooks to help make the job easier.

Tweakz Orthodontic Comfort Multi-Tool

While we do everything we can to reduce pokey wires and broken brackets, these scenarios can happen during orthodontic treatment. We never want you or your child to endure discomfort that can be relieved. It’s usually murphy’s law that these issues happen on an evening, weekend, or on vacation! We encourage our patients to have this tool, that way if a problem arises, you can quickly take care of it until you can come into the office for your next appointment. We sell these in the office, but you can also order online using this link.

Idyll Ortho Wax

Orthodontic Wax acts as a cushion between the brace and your cheeks/lips/tongue. These are helpful as you are getting used to braces, or if you get a pokey wire.

Dental Guard

This is a temporary night guard that sometimes can be helpful with braces to avoid biting on brackets or for your comfort as your bite is changing to a better position. We can not guarantee this will fit with your braces. We also do not recommend using this if you don’t have braces as it can cause your teeth to shift.

Braces Wire Cutter

While we do everything we can to reduce pokey wires and broken brackets, these scenarios can happen during orthodontic treatment. We never want you or your child to endure discomfort that can be relieved. It’s usually murphy’s law that these issues happen on an evening, weekend, or on vacation! We encourage our patients to have this tool, that way if a problem arises, you can quickly take care of it by cutting the wire until you can come into the office for your next appointment.

More Products Coming Soon!

Have a product recommendation you love? Tell us about it!