The MouthEze MC3 mouth cleanser is the perfect replacement for the traditional pink sponge for mouth care. The Pink sponges should not be used for mouth care due to risk of sponge coming off handle – a choking hazard.

Available as single cleanser or packs of 6

The cone shaped head  with soft round filaments soothe the tongue and soft tissues of the mouth. The extended handle is easy to grip and allows good access to the back of the mouth. It should be used when a toothbrush can’t.

It is useful in residential care settings, hospital care/critical care, stroke care, oncology and elderly frail who are dependant on others for mouth care. It can assist in preventing ventilator acquired pneumonia.

The MouthEze MC3 mouth cleanser can be used to removed debris from he mouth e.g. food, sticky secretions and crusty plugs on the palate and stringy saliva. It can also be used to desensitise for those with swallow problems, extra challenges or learning or physical disabilities.

How to use –

Use either wet or dry, day or night. Remove from sleeve and rinse under water if required.

Gently sweep around the mouth/coft tissues using a rotation action to remove food and debris.

For coated tongue – use moisten MC3 with water or water based gel and gently sweep tongue from the back to tip of the tongue – to not scrub.

Lubricating soft tissues – dip in water or dry mouth gel and sweep around mouth.

Use for oral desensitisation by repeated desensitisation techniques as advised by a health care professional.

After use clean and rinse thoroughly under cold running water and allow to air dry. Discard after 12 hours.  For critical and intensive care units follow local guidelines for rinsing with sterile water or discard after single use.

DO NOT USE if packaging is open or any part of the MC3 appears damaged.

Precautions.

See advise from health or dental care professional if mouth is ulcerated or sore.

If oral thrush is present (candida infection) discard after each use.

For those with swallow difficulties or bite reflex ensure no filaments/bristles are bitten off or fall into the mouth. These can be removed with moistened gauze or a clean toothbrush.

The MC3 MouthEze cleanser is not for tooth cleaning – a toothbrush and suitable toothpaste should be used for this at least twice a day. Before bedtime and one other time every day. Brush every surface of all teeth and along gumline. Extra care toothbrushes can be found here. Special care toothpastes can be found here.  

More products for special/extra care. 

MC3 Mouth Cleanser
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The Mouth Hydrator is a way of moisturising a patient’s lip/mouth or tongue in safe and controlled condition. With a slow flow of water from two drip holes, a gentle compression against the lips is enough to provide a gentle flow of water to the patient’s mouth, providing moisture to the lips offering instant relief to dry mouth/lips.

The Mc6 mouth and lip hydrator can be purchased individually or in packs of 6. Each hydrator is individually wrapped.

Mouth Hydrator can be used:

• To moisten the lips and mouth of a patient to prevent drying.
• Ideal for palliative/end of life care and oncology/cancer patients.

Instructions for use:

• Fully Depress the soft end into a bowl of water
• Lift off slowly and allow the soft head to fill with water
• Remove the hydrator slowly from the bowl
• Place onto the surface of the patients tongue or lips, flat side up
• Apply light pressure to the MC-6 and move side to side over the patient’s lips and/or place into patients mouth
• Slowly allow the liquid to enter/ flow over the patient’s lips/tongue before removing it from their mouth
• When the patient has been sufficiently moistened remove excess water from the MC-6

Can be used in palliative and end of life care to moisten the lips and inside of the mouth with water.

Single patient use. Discard after use. See image gallery for more information on use.

Mc6 Mouth & Lip Hydrator
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TePe Hydrating Mouthwash is a fluoride mouthwash suitable for people who suffer from a very dry and sensitive mouth. Alcohol free Two options – unflavoured or apple peppermint. 500 ml bottle with a practical dosing cup The thick sticky consistency moistens and soothes the mouth, leaving a pleasant feeling after use. A dry mouth increases the risk of tooth decay and bleeding gums. An alcohol-free formulation without mint enables rinsing for people with delicate oral tissues. Use 1-2 times per day, preferably not at the same time as toothbrushing, to ease the feeling of dry mouth.

• Soothes the symptoms of dry mouth
• For people with dry mouth that need extra fluoride for caries prevention
• Thick texture that leaves the mouth feeling moisturized
• With 0.2% fluoride for caries prevention (910ppm)

Unflavoured ingredients – Aqua, Glycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Fluoride, Xanthan Gum, Methylparaben, Stevia Rebaudiana Extract, Citric Acid.

Mild apple/peppermint ingredients – Glycerin, Betaine, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Fluoride, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 20, Malic Acid, Methylparaben, Stevia Rebaudiana Extract, Aroma, Mentha Piperita Oil.

Use 10mls, 1-2 a day. 

Alcohol free

Saliva stimualating

Vegan

Can be used from 12 years of age. 

Hydrating Mouthwash for Dry Mouth from TePe
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Oralieve’s  moisturising mouth spray is  can be used day or night as required to relief the symptoms of dry mouth. Dry mouth has many causes from dehydration, medication side effects to cancer therapy. Finding what works for you can be a bit of trial and error.

Specially designed and tested with dry mouth sufferers to replicate same natural enzyme system as saliva

 Easy to use pump dispenser for on-the-go relief from dry mouth

 Works instantly

 One application lasts between 1-2 hours

 Feels like natural saliva

 Pleasant tasting

 Contains Xylitol to help protect teeth

Oralieve formulation is powered by GALX technology – a unique combination of bioactive ingredients including enzymes, lactoperoxidase and glucose oxidase which have been shown to help dry mouth.

The enzyme system found in all Oralieve products helps supplement natural saliva to help protect oral tissues and promote a healthy mouth. All Oralieve products also contain Xylitol, use mild flavours and contain no alcohol or SLS (ingredients which can irritate a dry mouth).

More dry mouth products here. 

Oralieve Moisturising Mouth Spray
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TePe PURE toothpaste is produced by the well known leading brand of interdental brushes. Like everything TePe, great thought has been put into developing a toothpaste that does what is says on the tin without any negatives. The tube is recyclable, its SLS free and comes with the optimal level of fluoride (1450ppm) for oral health. It makes it a great addition to the Growing Smiles online shop.

TePe Pure is a range of fluoride toothpastes suitable for people with sensitive gums and dry mouth but has all the best ingredients for a daily toothpaste. It is available in two different varieties: unflavoured and mild peppermint flavour.

TePe Pure mild peppermint 75mls

• Suitable for individuals with sensitive gums and dry mouth
• SLS free
• No foam for comfortable brushing
• Few and carefully selected ingredients
• Extra mild peppermint flavour
• No excessive packaging – doesn’t come in a carton
• Recyclable tube
• not suitable for children under the age of 7

Ingredients: Aqua, Hydrated Silica, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Xylitol, Cellulose Gum, Sodium Saccarin, Sodium Fluoride (1450ppm), Trisodium Phosphate, Cineole, Anethole and Menthone

TePe Pure Toothpaste, unflavoured 75mls

• Extra gentle toothpaste for individuals with very sensitive gums and dry mouth
• SLS free
• No foam for comfortable brushing
• No added flavouring
• Vegan

Ingredients: Aqua, Hydrated Silica, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Xylitol, Cellulose Gum, Trisodium Phosphate, Sodium Fluoride (1450ppm), Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol .

TePe PURE Toothpaste
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Fingertip toothbrush from OraNurse
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This Waterpik Ultra Professional Waterflosser is the professional model which includes pulse-modulation technology for maximum plaque biofilm disruption (Floss Mode) and enhanced gum stimulation for improved circulation (Hydro-Pulse Massage Mode).

Water flossing is perfect for anyone who struggles with string floss, has braces or implants. It is also great if you have crowns, bridges or  veneers.

How to use a water flosser https://youtu.be/4jGZTyMK–k   Simply fill the reservoir with water (warm if you suffer from sensitivity) or your favourite mouthwash. Place the tip in the mouth between teeth with the tip pointing towards the gum line. Don’t turn on until inside your mouth – unless you want a mess! Tilt your head over the wash basin/sink with your mouth slightly open so the water dribbles out of your mouth, then turn on. Hold in each site for 3 to 5 seconds, then move on to the next interdental (in between teeth) space. You can use the water flosser from the cheek side pointing in toward teeth or from the tongue or palate side.

Gum problems? The Perio Pik pocket tip is great for cleaning gum pockets and root surfaces. Customers can buy these separately from Growing Smiles at https://growingsmiles.co.uk/shop/waterpik-waterflosser-perio-pik-pocket-tips/

Growing Smiles trivia – Waterpik water flossers were developed by a dentist and hydraulic engineer way back in the early 1960’s, the Waterpik received its initial patent in 1967 and has more than 50 clinical studies to support its use.

More healthy tips for happy teeth can be found here

Want some advice about what is best for you to care for your mouth? Book an oral health coaching session and take time out for your teeth.  

Features and Specification – 

Water Flosser Features        Pressure Range Low (PSI)    10       Pressure Range High (PSI)  100    Capacity in Seconds   90

Pulses Per Minute  1400

Flow Rate per Minute (ml) 400

Water On/Off Switch on Handle  On/Off Slider

Included Flosser Tips  7

Included With Unit

Number Of Pressure Settings  10

Ultra Quiet

Rotating Tip  360 Degree

Swivel Handle

Advanced Functions

Voltage  Global Voltage; 100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

Massage Mode  Yes

LED Function Indicator  Yes

Power Type   Shaver Socket

Waterpik Ultra Professional Waterflosser WP660
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Triplex three-headed toothbrush to brush all tooth surfaces at one time. There is enough flexion in the head for bristles to reach the important gum line at the same time as brushing biting surfaces. Brush inside, outside and biting surface at same time. Use a pea sized blob of paste on dry brush – it may be easier to press the paste into the bristles if brushing for someone else. A non foaming toothpaste can help to see what and where you are brushing.  Use a gentle side to side or circular motion to move the bristles and clean all surfaces of every tooth. Especially suited to special care and brushing by a carer who may find the use of a finger shield beneficial – or use another toothbrush handle placed between teeth to improve access.

This brush has a small, compact head suitable for school age children and adults.

Triplex Three Headed Toothbrush
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PlaqueHD Professional Plaque-Identifying Toothpaste with Targetol Technology helps you identify and remove all traces of plaque at home on a daily basis – without the soft tissue staining often seen with other disclosing products.

Choose between Mild Mint or Berry Bubblegum flavour.

The great challenge of effective plaque biofilm control is knowing where to focus your efforts for effective and thorough plaque biofilm removal. This toothpaste ticks all the boxes for daily use. Tipped off about its benefits by colleagues in the US we have been waiting to get some this side of the pond!

Teeth are not the easiest thing to clean thoroughly at the best of times. Add in crooked teeth, a single tooth isolated at the back of the mouth, braces, implants or limited dexterity and it can make maintaining the level of plaque biofilm control necessary for oral health a real challenge. This is a practical and effective alternative to disclosing tablets and disclosing toothpastes which require a number of steps – disclose, identify where plaque biofilm is, then clean between teeth and brush teeth to remove the stained plaque biofilm.  The PlaqueHD Identifying toothpaste can be used daily and doesn’t stain lips, tongue or sink! Just use a pea sized blog on the toothbrush and brush. Spit out then look and see where you have missed. Continue brushing until all the green plaque is removed. We recommend using a mouth mirror to check behind the teeth. It can be used by adults and children over 3 years.

4.1oz (116g) tube

Fresh mint flavour

Anticavity

Gentle whitening formula

Gluten free

Vegan

Ingredients – Water, Sorbitol, Hydrated silica, Glycerin, Tetrasodium pyrophosphate, Sodium bicarbonate, PVP, Sodium benzoate, Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, Flavour, Carbomer,  Cellulose gum, Annato extract, Xylitol, Sodium Saccharin, Disodium EDTA, Blue 1. Contains Sodium Fluoride 0.3150% (1450ppm Fluoride)

Recommended for anyone wanting to improve their oral hygiene routine e.g. those with gum/periodontal disease, orthodontic patients, those at higher risk of tooth decay. Targetol Technology helps patients identify and remove all traces of plaque at home on a daily basis.

How to  use:

Place a pea sized blob of PlaqueHD identifying toothpaste on dry toothbrush

Brush all surfaces of every tooth – do not add water.

Spit out excess paste and look to check effectiveness of brushing.

Continue to brush until all stained plaque is removed.

Do not rinse after cleaning – let the fluoride in the paste remain for maximum protection.

PlaqueHD toothpaste was developed for those wearing orthodontic braces to ensure thorough plaque biofilm removal. While excellent oral hygiene is important when undergoing orthodontic treatment we would recommend using this quality product for anyone who wants to improve their oral hygiene technique. PlaqueHD Toothpaste highlights nearly invisible plaque biofilm on teeth in a vibrant green color which enables  more thorough  oral hygiene – seeing is believing!

Short video deom of PlaqueHD

PlaqueHD Plaque Identifying Toothpaste 1450ppm Fluoride
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Triple Bristle Replacement Brush Head for Sonicare Toothbrushes.

Triple Bristle toothbrush head for Sonicare are extra soft (Pack of 3) fits most Sonicare toothbrush handles. Gentle on gums yet effective on removing plaque biofilm from tooth surfaces and around the gum line.

• Replacement brush heads designed to fit the following
• Sonicare Toothbrushes
• DiamondClean
• Flexcare+
• HealthyWhite+
• 2 Series Plaque Control
• 3 Series Gum Health

IF YOU ARE UNSURE WHICH MODEL OF PHILIPS SONICARE TOOTHBRUSH YOU HAVE YOU CAN CHECK HERE. 

• Three replacement heads with extra soft nylon bristles and different colour bands on neck of brush head.
• Each brush has three independent brushes (outside of tooth, inside of tooth, biting surface) which work together  to brush plaque biofilm effectively

Triple Bristle toothbrush head for Sonicare helps to clean around the gum line and biting surface. Great for anyone with limited dexterity and struggles to rotate toothbrush bristles at the gum margins.

Replace head when bristles splay out and show signs of wear. They aren’t doing there job properly.

How to use Triple Bristle toothbrush head for Sonicare :

Place head on tooth with the handle parallel to the biting surface (see image gallery). Place a little pressure on the brush head to engage the bristles to the crevice of the gum line. Turn power on and let the power do the work. Count to 5 before moving to the next tooth, gradually working around the mouth. Watch what you are doing in a mirror to ensure all surfaces of every tooth is cleaned. Use the brush dry with a pea sized blob of fluoride toothpaste. Spread the toothpaste around all teeth before starting to brush. Spit out after brushing but don’t rinse all the toothpaste away. Let the toothpaste ingredients work for longer.

After use rind the brush head thoroughly, shake out excess and store upright out of contact with other peoples brushes to dry ready for next use.

Use the Triple Bristle toothbrush head on your Sonicare at least twice a day. Last thing at night and one other time every day after cleaning between teeth with interdental brushes, floss or waterflosser.

Triple Bristle Head for Sonicare
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