Oral Care
We eat, breathe and communicate through our mouth, so show it some love by maintaining healthy teeth and gums and treating oral ailments. Many of the products that keep your mouth happy, from canker sore treatments to mouthwash, can be bought over the counter at any drugstore. Click on a product category below to see which products pharmacists recommend most often. Learn more about the pharmacist survey and Top Recommended Health Products here.
Recommended Products by Category
Artificial Saliva/ Dry Mouth Therapy
Dry mouth is not only uncomfortable, causing symptoms ranging from a raw tongue to bad breath, but it can also lead to tooth decay and gingivitis...
Canker Sore
Canker sores are oral ulcers that can turn talking, chewing, and drinking into painful experiences. The products below help ease pain by numbing...
Cold Sore Treatments
Cold sores seem to have a way of appearing at the worst times—the day of your big interview, reunion, or wedding—but biologically, they...
Oral Pain Relievers—Adult
Oral pain can make simple acts like talking and laughing uncomfortable. Oral pain relief products often come in gel form and are designed to do their...
Teeth Whitening Kits
Looking to make those pearly whites more, well, pearly and white? There are many over-the-counter whitening kits out there: in tray, strip, and rinse...
Teeth Whitening Products
Looking to make those pearly whites more, well, pearly and white? There are many over-the-counter whitening kits out there: in tray, strip, and rinse...
Therapeutic Mouthwashes/ Oral Rinses
A gargle of mouthwash or an oral rinse can be an important step in maintaining good oral hygiene. The products below contain ingredients that are...
Toothache Products
Toothaches are not only painful, but they're often caused by cavities, abscessed teeth, or exposed fillings. If you have a toothache that'...
Toothpaste—General Use
There are probably a thousand places you'd rather be than reclined in the dentist chair getting a cavity filled. Help to prevent this unpleasant...
Toothpaste—Sensitive Gums/ Teeth
When teeth are sensitive, it's usually because their dentin—tissue beneath the enamel—is exposed, making hot and cold drinks a pain...
Toothpaste—Whitening
Brushing with toothpaste not only prevents plaque buildup, fights cavities, and freshens breath, but some varieties may also help whiten teeth. Compared...
