Transform your oral health with BrushSmart^TM

Why your home routine matters

Oral health is an important part of your overall health. Brushing and flossing regularly at home — and with the right tools — is the best way to:

• Strengthen your teeth
• Fight cavities and plaque
• Prevent gum disease

How BrushSmart can help

Dentists recommend brushing twice a day with a soft-bristled toothbrush and replacing your brush heads every three months. In addition, flossing at least once a day is the most effective defense against gum disease, which is tied to other health conditions and can harm your immune system.

BrushSmart is a new oral wellness program, exclusively for Delta Dental enrollees, that offers great products to help you improve your dental care routine. We’ve partnered with Philips Sonicare to identify products from our BrushSmart store tailored to your specific needs. Here are some recommendations that could be right for you:

• Seniors

  For seniors who have or might be at risk of having:

  • Gum disease
  • Tooth decay
  • Sensitivity

  We recommend a toothbrush with a setting that takes extra care of your gums:

  Sonicare toothbrush
  (with Gum Care setting)
  +Gum Care brush head

• At-risk

  For individuals with conditions related to gum disease, such as:

  • Diabetes
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Pregnancy

  We recommend an electric toothbrush with a special Gum Care mode, and a tool to make flossing easier:

  Sonicare toothbrush
  (with Gum Care setting)
  + Gum Care brush head
  + Airflosser

• Kids

  For parents of young children who are concerned about:

  • Short attention span
  • Improper brushing technique
  • Length of brushing session

  We recommend something fun and interactive:

  Sonicare for Kids toothbrush
  + Sonicare for Kids app

• Manual

  For those currently using a manual toothbrush and want to improve in the following areas:

  • Brushing the full, recommended 2 minutes
  • Efficacy and coverage of brushing
  • Convenience

  We recommend upgrading to a more helpful tool:

  Sonicare toothbrush with built-in timer