3 Eco-Friendly Oral Hygiene Products to Use for Earth Day

If you’re like most folks, you’ll honor Earth Day by making your habits less wasteful. That means you might reduce your water usage, recycle your trash, and so on. Such things are fine, but do include dental care in your efforts; you can always get eco-friendly oral hygiene products. Such items protect your smile while keeping your environmental impact low. If you want to learn more, read up on Earth Day and “green” oral products below.

Wait, What’s Earth Day?

Whether you know all about it or have only just heard of it, Earth Day is worth a close look. Reviewing its basics will help you see why “green” oral products matter.

Earth Day is a yearly memorial that celebrates our planet’s environment. Established in early 1970, it raises awareness of Earth’s natural resources and the need to protect them. The US even honored the first one by creating a new federal agency to tackle environmental issues – the EPA.

In the 50+ years it’s existed, Earth Day has led people worldwide to conserve global supplies.  Many now try to be prudent in their use of water, electricity, and other resources.

Which Oral Products Let You Go Green?

In reality, certain oral products can help you “go green” and honor the spirit of Earth Day. These include the following:

Non-Plastic Floss

If you want your flossing to pollute less, consider getting some non-plastic floss. This kind is made from biodegradable silk, rather than standard plastic. It’s thus free of substances that can sit in landfills for decades or even centuries. Even better, non-plastic floss is often sold in glass or cardboard containers; this move eliminates plastic usage.

Bamboo Toothbrush

Instead of a plastic toothbrush, try using one made from bamboo. The latter is fully recyclable and creates little to no waste, so it lets you steward resources wisely. It also doesn’t sacrifice quality, as bamboo is a sturdy material that’ll keep a toothbrush working for months. More crucially, this item remains effective at cleaning your teeth and protecting your gums.

A Water Pick

To make your oral care truly waste-free, go and buy a water pick! This tool uses a high-powered stream of water to clean between teeth, not strings of plastic or similar material. It’s also more effective than traditional floss at removing plaque and debris from your mouth. In other words, a water pick is super friendly to both your smile and the environment.

The items above are great, but they’re only a few eco-friendly oral hygiene products. Ask your dentist about other kinds to really honor this year’s Earth Day!

About the Practice

The DFW Dental Implant Center is based in Colleyville, TX. Led by Drs. Brangerg and Cancemi, our practice takes pride in offering comprehensive dentistry. While dental implants remain our main focus, we make sure to provide many other crucial oral services. These other options include eco-friendly dental checkups, dry mouth treatment, and more! For more details or to book a visit, please contact us on our website or by phone at (817)-440-7133.