50 best oral care products, tested and reviewed

Oral CareThe 50 best oral care products, tested and reviewed by our editorsIncluding toothbrushes, whitening strips, water flossers and other products you need for good oral healthMay 29, 2026, 4:15 PM EDTShalwah EvansSenior EditorSelect StaffSkip to table of contentsDentists say the best toothpastes, toothbrushes, flossers and more can contribute to good oral health and keep you out of their chairs.Kara Birnbaum / NBC NewsFor some, oral care is like making dinner: Most people aren’t thrilled by the idea of it but you have to do it every day. You can order takeout when you’re out of meal ideas, but you can’t phone in brushing your teeth. That’s why having the best oral care products is key, especially if you want to prevent cavities, plaque buildup and bad breath.“When you’re sleeping, your mouth dries out and your saliva cannot rinse away the leftover substances from whatever you ate or drank that day,” says Dr. Kandis Smith, General Dentist and Owner of SmileVana. “This is a perfect environment for the bacteria in the mouth to feed on these leftover food substances and produce an acid that dissolves the enamel of your teeth, which is essentially the process of how a cavity is formed.” This makes brushing, flossing, and other dental upkeep non-negotiable.Over the years, NBC Select staff has tested hundreds of oral care products — some of which have won Wellness Awards. Below, we’re sharing our top 50 picks: from basic toothpastes to fancy water flossers and more.Selected.Our top picksBest toothpaste1. Colgate Cavity Protection Fluoride Toothpaste$undefined$1.96WalmartLearn moreBest floss31. Brushmo Expanding Woven Dental Floss Air$7.99$8.99BrushmoLearn moreBest whitening strips42. Crest 3D Whitestrips Professional Effects Teeth Whitening Kit$undefined$45.99AmazonLearn moreBest toothpastes (general)As basic as it may seem, toothpaste is important, and the right one will set the foundation for your oral care routine. Here are the picks that impressed our team after t...