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Based on data from a survey done in 2018, I learned that 80% of American’s still used a manual toothbrush! That got me thinking, how many people were missing those important features by using a manual toothbrush? I worked in private practice in a fairly affluent area, so a majority of my patients owned electric brushes, but I knew this couldn’t be an accurate representation of people across the US. I feel like a broken record more often than not, as the only person in my patients’ lives who reminds them to do all of these dental hygiene basics, so I was pleasantly surprised that quip was reinforcing my recommendations in between her visits! After seeing her oral health improve, I knew I wanted to learn more about quip.īy switching over from a manual brush, my patient was also able to take advantage of quip’s two-minute timer and thirty-second pulses to keep track of how long to brush and help her brush evenly. Not only was she getting those reminders, but she was actually paying attention to them.
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She had been receiving oral health newsletters from quip with reminders to brush for two minutes twice a day, clean interdentally daily, use a toothpaste with fluoride, and even visit the hygienist and dentist every six months.
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Then she mentioned something that really struck me as interesting. She said quip had a two-minute timer that pulsed every 30 seconds so she knew when to switch quadrants and the gentle vibrations encouraged her to brush more gently than she used to. I asked if she had been doing anything different with her homecare routine, and that’s when she brought up quip, which she had been using for a few months. At a later visit, she presented with much healthier gingiva and little to no plaque. She eventually reverted back to her trusty manual toothbrush, but that was soon to change. After I recommended she switch to an electric toothbrush to help control plaque, I learned she had previously tried one but couldn’t handle the intense vibrations that “made her head rattle.” Additionally, she was unable to break the habit of brushing back and forth, which is fine with a manual brush but could have caused potential harm with a high powered electric brush. My journey to work with quip began after my patient asked about it. She had used a manual toothbrush for years and usually presented with moderate, generalized plaque build up and chronic gingivitis. Little did I know that this brief conversation about an up-and-coming oral care company would inspire me to leave clinical hygiene for a New York City startup. When I told her I hadn’t, she proceeded to rave about her new electric brush that delivered brush heads every three months. One example is from one of my regular patients, who came in with noticeably better oral hygiene, and asked me if I knew about quip. Although I try to stay up to date on all things oral care, occasionally a patient will ask about something I haven’t heard of yet.
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Like most hygienists, I’ve had patients who ask me about a new toothbrush or toothpaste and want to get a hygienist’s opinion. Your support of a small handmade business is greatly appreciated and I hope you find this process to be as meaningful as I do.As a hygienist, I’m usually skeptical of new products that come on the market until I can actually research and try them out myself. Please keep in mind that many pieces are handmade to order and is shipped within 7-10 business days from purchase date. Please keep in mind that while every piece is sealed and waxed, sitting water, soap, or oil can penetrate the sealer and leave rings or spots. It will patina and change over time depending on its use. Please expect small air bubbles in the concrete and possible variations in color. The natural look of the concrete will add a minimalist touch to your home, while the rubber pads underneath protect your surfaces from scratches.Ĭoncrete, by nature, is an incredibly porous material. It can hold 4 Quip toothbrushes on one side with space for a toothpaste tube on the other. These vessels are the perfect fit for the popular brand Quip Toothbrush. Add a modern look to your bathroom with our handmade concrete toothbrush caddy.