Pick-a-Dent by Denticator: A Durable, Convenient Dental Pick

Pick-a-Dent, (Pickadent) made by Denticator, is one of the most durable reusable dental picks available. Won't bend, even after many multiple uses! Don't be fooled by imitations -- this is the genuine original product.



Compare to the leading competitor and you'll see why Pick-a-Dent is the best -- our number one selling dental pick! Great for dislodging food from your braces before you brush, better than any other dentapick. Great for gum stimulation, too! Compact size: 3" long.

If you have been searching locally for Pickadent, please note that the product is no longer available in local stores (and has not been for many years). But you can buy it online at DentaKit.com.

This product is sold in factory-sealed packages of 36 (you get 36 individual Pick-a-Dents per package -- each with its own plastic orange holder). Want to buy Pick-a-Dents in larger bulk quantity?  It's also available in a factory-sealed package of 144 Pick-a-Dents!

Looking for Pick-a-Dent or Tip-a-Dent? We have them!

Looking for a really great dental pick and gum stimulator? We highly recommend two products made by Denticator: Pick-a-Dent and Tip-a-Dent.

Pick-a-Dent is a plastic dental pick which is thin but extremely durable. It is similar to another brand of "super" dental pick sold in local stores -- except that the Pick-a-Dent is stronger and will last longer. One side of the Pick-a-Dent looks like a lightening bolt and comes to a point. The other side looks like a sword. Between the two sides, you get a variety of dental uses, from dislodging debris from dental braces and bridgework to gum stimulation. We sell Pick-a-Dent in two quantities: a bag of 36, or a value pack of 144. Each Pick-a-Dent comes in its own plastic sheath.

Tip-a-Dent is a bit larger than Pick-a-Dent. It contains a non-latex "rubber" tip on one side for gum stimulation, and a straight spiral proxi-brush on the other side. The tips snap on and off and are replaceable. We sell the Tip-a-Dent in bags of 10 (each in its own plastic sheath), and replacement rubber tips and spiral brushes are available in bags of 36.

Keep one or two of these great products in your dental kit and you'll never have to worry about yucky stuff in your teeth. They're small enough to throw in your purse or pocket so you're never caught flashing spinach to your friends and co-workers!

By the way, both of these products used to be sold in local stores years ago, but are now only available through dentists, dental suppliers, and online stores like DentaKit.com.

Keeping Your Braces Clean in the New Year

It's a new year, so resolve to keep your teeth cleaner! When you have braces, it can seem daunting to keep your teeth clean enough, but it's essential. If you let too much plaque and debris build up on your teeth, it can cause bad breath and decay.

Do you have to brush your teeth after every single meal and snack? Realistically, you will probably not be able to. But if you commit to brushing after most major meals, you will keep your teeth reasonably clean. When you can't brush, swish your mouth several times with water. This is especially helpful after eating sweets or drinking sugary beverages.

Brushing teeth that have braces is not hard. At first you may find it more time consuming than before you had braces. But as the weeks go on, you will fall into your new oral hygiene routine.

1. Rinse with warm water a couple of times to dislodge any food particles.
   
   
2. Use a gum massager or dental pick to dislodge any particularly stubborn particles that are badly stuck in your brackets.
   
   
3. Now you can use a small amount of toothpaste and brush your teeth. It is best to use circular, vibrating motions around the gum line. Angle your toothbrush above and below the brackets. Scrub each surface of every tooth with 10 strokes of the toothbrush. This should take several minutes -- be as thorough as possible. Don't forget to also clean the surfaces of the molars and to also brush your tongue!
   
   
4. Rinse again with water several times to remove food debris.
   
   
5. Floss your teeth at least once a day, then rinse again. Floss threader needles, or threader floss which has a stiff end make it easier. It can be extremely frustrating and time-consuming to floss your teeth when you have orthodontic braces, but the more you practice, the easier and faster it will become. It's great to use a Waterpik-type device, but as most dentists will tell you, a Waterpik is not a total substitute for dental floss. So, as much as you may hate to floss, it is necessary, especially when you have braces!

When I had braces on my teeth (I wore them for three years, when I was in my early 40's) I found several products extremely helpful, and we sell them all at DentaKit.com:

• Orthodontic toothbrush (v-trim with angled handle): $2.65 each
• Swedish Pop-up Folding Cup in a variety of colors: $4.50
• Pick-a-Dent Dental Pick (36 picks per pack): $16.50
• Tip-a-Dent with dual rubber gum massager tip and brush tip (10 pack): $19.99
• Glide Threader Floss (bulk 150 pack): $31.50
• SturdyFloss with bendable stiff tip (100 pack): $13.99