GUM Soft-Picks Original, Dentist Recommended Dental Picks, 320 Count

I use these wider space soft picks every day to massage my gums between the teeth. I do it after flossing and usually while watching TV. They used to carry them in stores, but not any more. I always worry GUM will stop making them, so I hoard them. I probably have a thousand laying around. I do know about those rubber tips, designed for the same purpose, massaging your gums, but they don't push all the way through. With the Soft Picks you go all the way through, go back and forth, like a saw. Gum also makes the skinny ones for tighter spaces, but they are way too small for me.

These soft picks worked really well for me because they’re super gentle but still clean between teeth effectively. They don’t hurt the gums at all and are easy to use. I like the travel case because I can carry them in my bag. Overall, I found them very practical and useful for daily care. This review was collected as part of a promotion, and the opinions are my own.

This dental aid comes in a compact case that I keep in so many convenient places - my purse, each car, bedside table and in the kitchen area. These dental picks work great!

Very different from copycats. Don't bend up easily. Substantial brush yet soft enough not to irritate gums. Worth the difference. Upgrade with the fancy handle, not so much.

These are flexible enough not to cause damage, but firm enough to clean. In very tight spaces betwen teeth they may not go through, but waxed floss can work in these cases. At its most basic an advanced toothpick. At its more advanced use a well-designed and well-made extra tool for clean teeth. Don't fret if you bend a few while you get used to using them. I can not give an expert dental opinion but I personally use them as an adjunct to floss (not all the time together and sometimes apart from each other ) and feel good using them. Despite some negative publcity about flossing (and I would assume also these type of picks) ,my experienced dentist and dental hygienst strongly advise thorough cleaning with such tools along with careful and regular tooth brushing.

These are so easy to use. My teeth feel cleaner than using dental floss. Much better than toothpicks!

These soft, unlike so many plastic toothpicks. Much more comfortable and less traumatizing. They can be a little bendy if you try to push them into a gap in the teeth. Best I have found yet.

I have been using these for years but lately the quality has really dropped! The rubber bristles strip off and get stuck between my teeth! Will probably look for a replacement product.

Quality of product sharply declined since last purchase. Have used these for years & they had improved the strength. Now they’re once again so flimsy they break after using between 3 or 4 teeth. Will be looking for a new product from a different manufacturer Very disappointing!

The quality of these has changed recently (as of 2026). They now suddenly get super flimsy and bend in half and don't hold after using between just a few teeth. I totally noticed the change. Super disappointing. Not a go to for me anymore. Why ruin a great product just to save a few bucks. You will lose out in the long run GUM.