Personal Care Essentials: Products for Winning Smiles

Auromère Ayurvedic Neem Picks: These sturdy little picks aren’t just for removing particles of food from between teeth—the zippy flavor (from neem, cinnamon, menthol, peppermint, spearmint, and fennel) is invigorating. The result is a fresher, stimulated mouth, and according to the promise of neem, fewer bacteria lurking.

Dr Tung’s Smart Floss: This gentle-but-effective floss is unlike any we’ve tried before. It expands and contracts to fit in all kinds of spaces. The light wax coating is made of a blend of vegetable and bees waxes, and we love the subtle cardamom flavor. Perhaps the best part? The container has been shown to biodegrade in landfills within five years, compared to 100 years for typical plastics.

Botanique by Himalaya Neem & Pomegranate Toothpaste: Ready to venture outside the limits of mint-flavored toothpaste? This toothpaste achieves its unique herbal flavor and an incredible deep-clean feeling with organic Ayurvedic botanicals like neem and amla. It also contains organic pomegranate and the tooth-friendly sweetener xylitol, sourced from Himalayan birches. No fluoride, SLS, or saccharin.

Preserve Toothbrush: Toothbrushes are supposed to be tossed after a few months of use, but what if you want clean teeth and a clean conscience? One staffer says, “I’ve used ultra soft Preserve toothbrushes for years—love the curved handle and the easy mail-back program.” The handles are made from recycled yogurt cups and are 100 percent recyclable. The company provides self-addressed, stamped mail pouches to return the brushes. 

Dr Tung’s Snap-On Toothbrush Sanitizer: We’re concerned about antibacterial resistance—and the germs that our toothbrushes may be harboring. This unique snap-on product uses (strongly scented) natural dry vapors to kill harmful bacteria. The biodegradable plastic case is easy to use at home or on the go.

 

 

 

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