GUM Stimulator Permanent Handle - Long Handled Massager Remove Plaque & Promote Health (Handle + 2 Refill Packs)

This is a handy little tool. I got one from my dentist and soon found it was necessary to have more than one. Besides the bathroom, I like having one in the family room where I sit in the evening, and in my car, along with a small mirror. It has saved me more than once from being caught with a food particle between my teeth! I was never very good at flossing and I feel that my teeth are really clean after using this pick. The tip is flexible but sturdy and shows no sign of wear and tear, yet it comes with some extra tips. The price is right too.

You only get a good deal with these if you buy them here by the half dozen. But they are more than worth it. I use these every day on my very receded gums. Last time I went to the dentist, he said that my back took would have to be removed because the gum had receded too much. Then, he tried to wiggle my tooth. He said, “Oh! That’s surprising! Your tooth is stable! It can stay where it is!” So, these gum stimulators really do what they’re supposed to do! They strengthen the teeth and reduce gum recession - if only I had discovered them earlier I would have never had this issue to begin with.That said, I have found that you can make one last for many, many months if you just use a bit of super glue on the connecting rubber part. For me, there is no use purchasing the expensive replacement tips because I push reasonably hard as put the gum stimulator between each tooth. So if I don’t put on the super glue, the tip falls off when I am pushing between a tooth and it hurts!I read lots of other reviews on similar products that look about the same. People said that this one is the best. But for me, this one is the only one that I have tried.

Excellent item, effective and easy to use. It fit the handle perfectly.I was worried the pointy bit might break off between my teeth as it aged, but this point is Durable with a capital D.

I used to buy these refills at local pharmacies, but they were discontinued a while back. You can still buy the rubber tip and handle, but the tips wear out, so you'd have to buy another whole unit. Very expensive and wasteful, but no doubt profitable for stores. When I found these were available on Amazon, I was pleased. These rubber tip replacements are "cheap insurance" for your dental health, and I highly recommend you include this product in your daily self-care.I believe rubber tipping may be more important than flossing. Like all tissues, gums like a little "exercise." Rubber tipping is an excellent opportunity to stimulate the gums and keep them stronger. My dentist documented that since I began rubber tipping after each meal, my gum lines improved, hugging my teeth better than they used to. This helps prevent painful gum problems and disease.The key to successful rubber tipping can be summed up in one word: "gentle." Gum tissue can be sensitive, especially if you haven't rubber tipped before. But I'm willing to bet your dental hygienist will be happy to help you get the most from rubber tipping, so let me not digress.The replacement process can be tricky. Removing the old tip usually isn't a problem. Wash the base where the old tip was before replacing with a new one. You may need to wiggle the new tip gently and slowly to get it onto the handle.Each tip lasts a few weeks or longer. Rinsing it off well after use can lengthen its useful life. Eventually the tip will wear down and get harder. Then it can hurt the gums. Time to replace!

These seem to be more or less just like the ones that originally came on all my previous combination GUM-handle/rubber-tip stimulators, but I would swear that these replacement tips are a bit softer. New tips usually are a little tougher on my gums at first, since I tend to use the previous ones too long, and the tip narrows (my problem). This new one felt almost no differently than the really old one I was replacing (strange). I was also worried about installation as I remember how difficult it can be, from long past attempts. I have seen other's comments on this as well and decided to try the old microwave warm-up/loosen-up trick. After setting the new tip in the middle of the microwave's revolving glass tray I set the timer at only 5 seconds, and ran it at full power, but didn't really notice and difference in tip temperature or pliability. Ran it this way a couple of times with no change, then attempted a run of 10 seconds, but still virtually no change. Then I ran it for 15 seconds straight. This just very slightly warmed the tip up, but I attempted to install it at that point anyway and it went on pretty easily. More easily than I would have expected to be honest, even making sure to push it against the handle's backstop quite firmly. It appeared to be on the handle as far as it could go, as a slight bulge was created against the back end of the tip, as the previous factory installed one had as well. I was still very cautious, however, the first few times I used it as I also remember what it is like for one of these new tips to come off while pressing firmly on them (ouch!). So far the new tip has worked well, but as I mentioned earlier I expected my gums to be a little bit more sore at first until they adjusted to the new tip, but that didn't really happen. I guess the old tip was either doing a better job than I thought, or maybe these are now slightly softer than they used to be. Hope the other tips go on as easily when it is time to replace this one. FYI: not all microwaves are created equal, so if anyone else tries this method I take no responsibility for any issues that might arise (lol). Just be careful and good luck. Oh, and don't put the handle part in the microwave, period. Microwaves don't like metal! Shouldn't need to be said, but QAnon members and very small children might not have a clue about it.

This is exactly what I wanted. I have tried metal tooth cleaners, but they're way too sharp for me. I do wish this tool was a little stiffer, but it's ok as it is, and it was a good price.