Get a Better Angle on Brushing

Getting patients to brush consistently can be a challenge, and sometimes it has less to do with motivation and more to do with usability. When hygiene tools work with patients rather than against them, compliance tends to follow.

That was the hope of Dr. Christi Clifford, who recently took the newest GUM Technique toothbrushes for a spin. She found that not only did she “love them,” but also that their softer bristles made brushing noticeably easier.

Deemed a DPS Best Product by Dr. Clifford and several other clinicians, GUM Technique Deep Clean and Sensitive Clean toothbrushes feature double-layered, ultrathin tapered bristles designed for a more thorough clean. The Enamel Clean toothbrush incorporates micro-feathered bristles that allow for 70% more surface cleaning.*

You Can Feel It Working

One reason for the brushes’ stamp of approval was the tactile feedback evaluators experienced during use. Raised-center bristles are designed to reach below the gumline where plaque buildup causes inflammation.

“My favorite was the Deep Clean brush. It had a good feel and soft bristles, but I could still feel it getting below the margin,” Dr. Richard Gochman said.

“It definitely seemed to work better than any other brush I have used,” noted Anthony Glorioso, DDS. “I could actually feel the bristles getting in there. I looked forward to brushing with the Deep Clean brush as my teeth felt super clean.”

Quad-Grip Design

The most effective techniques are often the ones patients don’t have to think about. A hallmark of GUM Technique toothbrushes is the innovative Quad-Grip handle design, which naturally positions the brush at a 45° angle across all 4 quadrants for optimal subgingival cleaning.

“The brush handle design made it simple without thinking about how to properly angle the brush toward the cervical edge,” hygienist Jonathan Jones said. “When grasping the toothbrush, the bristles are immediately put in the correct angulation for proper plaque removal.”

“I love the fatter soft-grip handles and soft bristles,” added Amy Corder, RDH. “I tended to brush longer and use at the gumline more effectively. These brushes are a good value for the money over other big-name brands.”