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Having trouble brushing your teeth or your consumer's teeth and maintaining good oral hygiene? Here are some special oral hygiene products for consumers and caregivers that may help!

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Mouth Props

rubbery mouth prop keeps the mouth open and can be pulled out with floss

RUBBER MOUTH PROPS - with channel for teeth to rest in. Don't forget to tie dental floss onto mouth prop so if it dislodges you can remove it quickly by pulling on the floss outside the mouth. Comes in latex and non-latex material.

molt mouth prop works like scissors holding the mouth open

MOLT MOUTH PROP - ratchet type device inserted in between upper and lower teeth - slowly opens jaw more with a scissor motion.

Both types available at the following dental supply companies:

Sullivan Schein Dental Supply Co.
1.800.372.4346
http://www.henryschein.com/dental/

Benco Dental Supply Co.
1.800.GO.BENCO
http://www.benco.com

Patterson Dental Supply Co.
1.800.328.5536
http://www.pattersondental.com

Darby-Spencer-Mead Dental Supply Co.
1.800.645.2310
http://www.darbydental.com

OPEN WIDE PLUS MOUTH PROP - sturdy, disposable, foam material and dishwasher safe. Helps keep the mouth open when needed.

Specialized Care Co.
1-800-722-7375
http://www.specializedcare.com


Gentle in the patient's mouth.	Can be used for patients all ages.	Can be sent home with a caregiver for daily oral hygiene.

tongue depressor with tape makes it easy to hold the mouth open

HOMEMADE mouth prop- several tongue depressors put together with a large amount of tape wrapped around them for bulk.

Materials available at your local pharmacy

RUBBER DOORSTOP - store bought mouth prop to keep mouth open when needed.

Available at your local hardware store

HOMEMADE mouth prop -moisten wash cloth, fold and insert on one side of the mouth to keep it open when needed.

Materials available right in your own home!

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