Recommended dental products

On this page, we will summarise our recommended products you should use in your oral hygiene routine. All of these recommendations are based on the knowledge and experience of our dentists and come personally recommended. If you want to speak to our dentists about any personalised recommendations or for individual product reviews, you can chat with them here.

Most of these products are available for quick delivery on Amazon. If you use our links to buy them, we may earn a little money, but be assured that our dentists routinely direct patients to these products anyway.

Last updated on: 11th April 2024

By: Dr Zaeem Jafri

Toothbrushes

Electric toothbrushes are easier to use and more effective in removing plaque around your teeth. You are also at less risk of gum recession and tooth wear. Many people who use manual brushes brush way too hard.

You don’t need to get a costly brush with hundreds of settings. It’s not complicated. A simple, good-quality brush made by a reputable company is all you need.

Best for travel and the environment - Our top pick

SURI Sustainable Electric Toothbrush - £75.00 £63.75 with code “NOVASMILES” at checkout

Read our full review of the SURI toothbrush here

Best manual toothbrush

If you want to use a manual brush, consider a bamboo brush to reduce your plastic waste. Avoid the soft bristle brushes as they often do very little to clean your teeth.

Ecoshoots bamboo brushes - £4.95 for a pack of 5

Water Flossers

Water flossers are extremely effective in cleaning in between your teeth as an alternative to string floss.

Especially if you wear braces and have bridges or implants.

The best water flossers to use are from established brands and the ones that have been clinically tried and tested.

Read our full guide on water flossers here

Our recommended water flossers

• Waterpik Cordless Advanced (£119.99)

• Oral-B Aquacare 6 Pro Expert (£85)

Toothpaste

Like the brushes themselves, this shouldn’t be too complicated. As long as your toothpaste has the right amount of fluoride in it, you’ll be okay. (For adults, at least 1450ppm).

Many brands advertise whitening effects, but toothpaste can’t do much to whiten your teeth. Feel free to experiment with which one you like the feel of most.

For sensitive and worn-down teeth, the recommendations below have additional benefits.

You can read our full review of ZING toothpastes here

Other everyday products

Specialised products