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Promising review: "Great addition to our routine! I have two young girls who are new to braces and this has been a game changer for us!" —Ashley C.

Get it from Amazon for $79.96+ (available in four styles).

Promising review: "Got braces about a month ago and was worried about the metal looking dull and maintaining white teeth without leaving markings behind after treatment. I gotta say, I'm a big fan of applying two pumps of my toothpaste with my toothbrush twice a day. Since using it, I have noticed a significant difference of my smile looking brighter and healthy. I’m a little over a month into treatment now and am about a little over halfway done with the bottle. Will be buying again!! :)" —Rosario Lopez

Promising reviews: "Works great to protect gums from sharp brackets and wires. Easy to apply, stays in place, and having a 6-pack is super convenient for carrying everywhere." —Marianny Ramirez

"Love this brace wax better than the ones given by my orthodontist. It’s easy to use and has no weird taste." —Sherry Simpson

Promising review: "This is the best to stick and stay on those brackets that are rubbing. Having adult braces is not for the weak." —Amazon Customer

Promising review: "I love this product! I just got braces a month ago and this flosser has been super helpful with getting into the smaller areas that I may find difficult. It also relieves a lot of pressure because I don't have to do much. Highly recommend!" —Ekaete

Get it from Amazon for $118.98 (available in two styles and three colors).

This is the future the Jetsons promised us, y'all.

Promising review: "I got this for my granddaughter because she just got braces. I want to teach her to take very good care of her teeth. It is working great. She thinks it’s cool looking, it’s an electronic, and she brushes her teeth regularly. Plus, it’s sterilizes the toothbrush and she likes that. I highly recommend this toothbrush." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $129 (available in nine colors).

Promising review: "I’m glad I bought this product. It’s perfect size to use for my braces and the hard reach to reach wisdom tooth. I never knew this thing existed and I wish I would’ve known sooner." —tahum

Get it from Amazon for $6.99 (also available in multipacks).

Promising reviews: "Good for braces! I’m glad I found these because I have braces at the moment and unable to use other nightguards." —Allie

"I have braces and needed a night guard. My dentist recommended these and gave me a set to test out. They work great and don’t interfere with my braces." —Parker

Promising reviews: "Love these on the go pre-pasted toothbrushes! Perfect for a child with braces!" —Mistyrose

"I love these so much! I have braces, so I’m constantly trying to keep my teeth and mouth clean, put these in my purse and use them every time after I eat! I love that they have built-in toothpaste!" —Amazon Customer

Promising reviews: "Great use especially with your braces, love them." —Roxanne Gordon

"I am an adult with new braces and tight teeth/space between some of my brackets. I LOVE these! They work great and are strong. I actually tie the end of my floss to the loop, and have never had one break. I love the little packages these come in. They are convenient to put in my purse, work bag, etc. Awesome product with amazing value! Highly recommend for use with braces." —Reviewer

Promising reviews: "Works great for braces." —Poonam Patel

"I’ve been using this dental floss since I had braces! It’s waxed, so it glides smoothly even into tight gaps, and the cleaning effect is great. The only downside is that it’s a bit pricey." —Katherine

Get a four-pack from Amazon for $38 (available in four flavors and a variety pack).

Promising review: "These floss picks fit easily under my braces wires. I've been using these picks for the past month, and they have great durability (they've never snapped mid-use). I also like the little built in pick, great for quickly cleaning out anything the floss misses. Overall, these floss picks save me lots of time and are great quality for the price! Will be repurchasing!" —Meg S

Promising reviews: "Granddaughter loved it. She has an io oral b electric toothbrush but prefers to also use this because she said the oral b leaves things behind, she uses this and it gets everything out from behind her braces!" —Loving to Read

"I love this toothbrush! Too bad it took me to get braces to find it. It gets to all those hard to reach places and my teeth feel exceptionally clean." —Jasmine M.

Promising review: "Very effective, made my braces hygiene so much better, and takes only a minute or two a day to use. My orthodontist noticed my teeth were much cleaner when I visited him last after using the product for two weeks (and I brush regularly). Also noticeably made my teeth brighter. It's a little expensive for the small bottle but I believe it's totally worth it for the money since it actually works. Did not notice any sensitivity at all like I would after using whitening strips. Has a sweet minty taste that is definitely tolerable." —Max

Mouthwatchers is a small business established by Ronald Plotka, DDS, who designed these brushes that make people feel like they just got a professional cleaning. The bristles are also infused with silver to help remove harmful particles and buildup on your brush in between uses.

Promising reviews: "Better than even sonicare for those with braces. The brush gets in between the metal so much better." —CMH

"Awesome design with a multitude of compact, soft bristles that effectively clean exceptionally well between teeth and braces. I use it in combination with my Waterpik flosser twice daily for a whole mouth clean and fresh breath." —Kima Evans

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