Tom's of Maine Oral Care

Best Oral Care Products Buying Guide

Your oral health depends on simple dental care habits, such as brushing and flossing. Sam's Club has all the best oral care products you need to protect your oral health.

What is Oral Care?

Good oral care is keeping your teeth clean and free of debris, making sure your gum line is pink and does not hurt or bleed when you brush or floss and keeping bad breath at bay.

What are oral care products?

Toothbrushes, floss and mouthwash are common oral care products.

Find oral care products and bulk oral care products at Sam's Club

Sam's Club carries everything you need for dental hygiene such as toothpaste, manual and power toothbrushes, mouthwash, floss, whitening products and denture care all in bulk at members-only prices.

What Different Types of Oral Care Products Are There?

There is a wide variety of oral health care products available to consumers.

Manual toothbrushes

These are your classic toothbrushes made with nylon bristles. There are three main types of toothbrush bristles: soft, medium and firm. Manual toothbrushes also come in a variety of brush head shapes and sizes.

Electric toothbrushes

Electric toothbrushes, also known as a powered toothbrush, run on batteries although some are rechargeable. Electric toothbrushes have bristles that vibrate or rotate to help you remove plaque buildup from your teeth and gums.

Toothbrush head replacements

Many electric toothbrushes have replaceable heads. This allows you to reuse the base and customize the perfect toothbrush head for your dental needs.

Toothpaste

There are many types of toothpaste available in the market. Common types of toothpaste include fluoride toothpaste, gel toothpaste, desensitizing toothpaste, anti-plaque toothpaste and whitening toothpaste.

Floss

Dental floss is used for plaque removal from the adjacent surfaces of the teeth.

Floss picks

Floss picks are a supplementary tool for flossing. It's a good tool for children or individuals with special care needs to clean the adjacent surfaces of their teeth.

Waterpik

Waterpiks are an electric appliance that uses a stream of water under force to remove food and plaque from between the teeth and massage the gums.

Mouthwash

Mouthwash is an oral rinse that can be used to prevent tooth decay, reduce the formation of dental plaque and gingivitis or reduce tooth sensitivity.

Teeth whitening

Teeth whitening products are used to lighten tooth stains or tooth color. They usually contain active ingredients such as hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide.

Brand of oral care products

Sam's Club carries the top brands in oral care at exclusive member prices.

Manual vs. Electric Toothbrushes

According to the American Dental Association (ADA), both electric and manual toothbrushes are effective at removing oral plaque.

Manual

Pros

• Accessible: They are found at grocery stores, pharmacies and even gas stations.
• Affordable: Manual toothbrushes are economical. Average prices range from one to three dollars.

Cons

• Brush too hard: Studies have shown that you are more likely to brush harder with a manual toothbrush. Brushing too hard can damage gums and erode enamel from your teeth.
• Not brushing long enough: It's more difficult to know if you're brushing long enough for every session. The ADA recommends brushing for two minutes, twice a day.

Electric

Pros

• More effective at removing plaque: The oscillating heads and vibrations remove plaque without the need to brush hard.
• Easier for people with limited mobility: The automatic moving bristles do all the work.
• Built-in timers: Some models have timers to let you know if you've brushed long enough.
• Less waste: Replaceable heads means you throw away less plastic.

Cons

• More expensive: Prices range anywhere from $15 to $250 per brush, not including the cost of the replacement heads.
• Vibrations: Not everyone is a fan of the sound and feel of the vibrations.

What to Consider when Buying Oral Care Products

With so many dental care products on the market, it can be hard to decide which products to use. Here are some things to consider when shopping for oral care products.

Your oral care routine

A healthy dental routine should consist of brushing your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and daily flossing and scheduling a professional cleaning with a hygienist twice a year. The right oral care products streamline your oral hygiene.

Special oral care needs

Toothpaste's function depends on its active ingredients, such as baking soda or hydrogen peroxide for teeth whitening or fluoride and minerals for enamel protection. Toothbrushes are available with soft bristles for gentle cleansing of sensitive teeth. No matter what your needs are, there's an oral care product for you.

Flavor

Toothpaste and floss are available in a multitude of refreshing flavors. The most popular flavors are spearmint and peppermint, but cinnamon and fruity flavors are fun choices for kids.

Bulk sizes

Sam's Club carries bulk sizes for toothbrushes, floss and many other oral care products at member's only prices.

Price

Oral care products are available in a range of prices at Sam's Club.

What Brands of Oral Care Products Does Sam's Club Sell?

Sam's Club sells all the top brands of oral care products.

• Crest: A leading brand of toothpaste and other oral hygiene products made by Procter & Gamble (P&G).
• Oral-B: Known for their quality toothbrushes, electric toothbrushes, mouthwashes and toothpaste.
• Listerine: Top brand of antiseptic mouthwash that can kill up to 99.9% of the germs in your mouth.
• Colgate: Primarily known for its line of toothpaste, Colgate has an entire line of quality oral hygiene products.
• Phillips: A leading health technology and the makers of Sonicare electric toothbrushes.
• Waterpik: A line of motorized flossers and toothbrushes uses a stream of pressurized, pulsating water to remove plaque, food particles and bacteria from teeth and gums.
• Dazzlepro: A line of all-in-one cleaning and brightening oral care products
• Sensodyne: Sensodyne toothpaste and mouthwash helps remineralized sensitive teeth.

FAQ - Oral Care Products

How often should you brush your teeth?

The American Dental Association recommends brushing your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste for two minutes each time.

How to clean a toothbrush?

Rinse the brush thoroughly under warm or hot water before and after every brushing.

How to sanitize a toothbrush?

You should routinely disinfect your toothbrush to reduce the chance of bacteria buildup, especially after a cold or the flu. To disinfect, soak your toothbrush in mouthwash for about 15 minutes or place your toothbrush in boiling water for about three minutes.

What is a Quip toothbrush?

Quip is a line of sleek, modern electric toothbrushes that vibrates instead of spinning around like a traditional electric toothbrush. Quip offers a subscription service for replacement brush heads.

Where to buy Quip toothbrush?

Quip toothbrushes are available for purchase online, on Quip's website and at select retailers.

Why buy a new toothbrush?

Consider buying a new toothbrush if your brush is worn and past the recommended time for toothbrush usage.

How often should you change your toothbrush?

Consider changing your toothbrush if the bristles are frayed or if you have been sick.

How often should you replace your toothbrush?

It is recommended by the ADA that you should replace toothbrushes every 3 to 4 months.

What is a Waterpik?

A Waterpik is an oral irrigator that uses a stream of high-pressure pulsating water to remove plaque and food debris between teeth and below the gum line.

How often should you floss your teeth?

The ADA recommends cleaning between teeth with floss or another interdental cleaner once a day.