#mint flavored toothpaste tablet

[popbrightluxury]

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[so-very-sedated]

brushing my teeth is sensory hell, if you feel the same, heres some tips :,)

brushes:

- extra soft/fluffy bristles

- finger brushes (you can chew on them!)

- electric (personally i hate them but u do u)

- silicone (you can also chew on these)

toothpaste

- kids flavors if you hate mint

- softer mint flavors (tom’s of maine is my personal favorite)

- chewable toothpaste tablets

- powdered toothpaste

- foam toothpaste

flossing

- water flossers

- biodegradable floss picks

- interdental brushes/picks

- power flossers

mouthwash

- zero alcohol mouthwashes

- mouthwash labelled “mild taste”

- alternative flavors (bubblegum, green tea, fruit, etc)

- I use therabreath deep clean oral rinse for when i cant handle a whole routine, its not a perfect replacement but its much better than nothing

other

- tongue scrapers (so you dont have to brush ur tongue)

- self closing silicone toothpaste caps (less frustration trying to get the cap back screwed on)

- wall timers (so you dont have to keep track yourself)

- sensory bath mat/rug (soft and fun!)

- OR you could have a bamboo bath mat if you dont like rugs

- toothpaste squeezer

[rippedpatches]

Two things. I don’t think you ever welcomed me to your cult (you may have and I never saw but I also have a shit memory) But that’s besides the point.

What type of toothpaste flavours do you think the Yellowjackets would use?

Misty - some type of kid toothpaste flavored like cotton candy or bubble gum OR just straight up some fluoride toothpaste because it’s “better” for her teeth.

Nat - same with van ngl

Tai - same with laura lee in my opinion no idea

Lottie - totally uses the toothpaste tablets so she doesn’t have to waste plastic

Jackie- SHED SO SPEND SO MUCH MONEY ON WHITENING TOOTHPASTE AND THOSE WHITENING STRIPS- you cannot lie.

Shauna - would def just use some strong ass mint toothpaste. she’d fight the pain for some white teeth

Van - the cheapest they do not GIVE a fuck as long as it’s doing the job

Laura lee - would HAVE some dentist approved sensitive toothpaste or straight up something natural

- shauna would so call out jackie for wasting her money on those whitening strips n stuff knowing damn well it’s prob just a money grab -

[ecofam]

EcoFam: Redefining Oral Care with Toothpaste Tablets

In today's world, sustainability is more than just a trend—it's a necessity. From reusable shopping bags to eco-friendly cleaning supplies, conscious consumers are rethinking the way they approach everyday routines. One area that's quickly gaining attention is oral care, and at the forefront of this green revolution is EcoFam with their innovative toothpaste tablets.

The Problem with Traditional Toothpaste Conventional toothpaste tubes are a silent but significant contributor to global plastic waste. Millions of tubes end up in landfills each year, taking centuries to break down. Additionally, traditional toothpaste formulations often contain synthetic ingredients, artificial flavors, and microplastics that can be harmful to both human health and the environment.

Consumers are increasingly looking for alternatives that align with their values without compromising on performance. That's where EcoFam steps in, offering a cleaner, greener, and smarter solution: toothpaste tablets.

What Are Toothpaste Tablets? Toothpaste tablets are exactly what they sound like—solid, pre-measured tablets that you chew to create a foamy paste, ready for brushing. They deliver the same freshness, protection, and cleaning power as traditional toothpaste but without the waste. EcoFam has perfected their formula to ensure each tablet provides a satisfying brushing experience with naturally sourced, safe ingredients.

One of the most appealing aspects of EcoFam's toothpaste tablets is their simplicity. Just pop a tablet in your mouth, chew, brush with a wet toothbrush, and rinse. No more squeezing messy tubes or worrying about waste. Plus, the compact design makes them ideal for travel, camping, and everyday convenience.

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Cruelty-Free and Vegan: No animals are harmed in the making of EcoFam's toothpaste tablets. They proudly maintain cruelty-free standards and use plant-based ingredients.

Fresh Flavors: EcoFam offers a range of refreshing natural flavors—from classic peppermint to unique blends like charcoal mint and herbal clove—making brushing your teeth a truly pleasant ritual.

Perfect for On-the-Go: Because they're dry and compact, toothpaste tablets are TSA-approved and won't leak or take up much space in your bag. They're the perfect companion for busy lifestyles.

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EcoFam also offers bundles that include bamboo toothbrushes and other sustainable oral care accessories, making it simple to overhaul your routine in one go.

A Brighter Future, One Tablet at a Time EcoFam’s toothpaste tablets are more than just a clever idea—they’re a symbol of how innovation can drive real change. They prove that you don't have to sacrifice quality, convenience, or your values to maintain a healthy, beautiful smile.

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[marthfador]

Healthcare in America is shit, dental health is even shittier. I understand it's difficult to keep up with dentist visits and all. But that's more reason to try to keep yourself from having to do so!!

I know people talk about their depression keeping them from taking care of themselves- imagine how fuckin depressed you're gonna be when your teeth fall out and cause you excruciating pain! You gotta have something to force yourself to do for your teeth. The bare minimum at least.

Keep a bottle of mouthwash and a glass by your bed. You don't have to get up and go to the bathroom, you don't even gotta swap your spit cup out every day or whatever. Just swish when you can. Similarly, you can keep a box of tissues by your bed and just put one over your finger and give your teeth a scrub. You gotta get the solids off, even if you're managing germ growth with the mouthwash. Keeping a toothbrush might be more detrimental if you're not rinsing it off, the tissues are disposable at least!

Don't like toothpaste? There's tooth powder! You dip your toothbrush in it and there you go! I've seen some chewable tooth powder tablets as well! These are also good options for if you hate the taste of mint (like I do lol) they tend to come in different flavors! If you have the money for special toothpastes, I actually use Boka- there's orange cream flavor and sakura flavors! Plus, Boka uses hydroxyapatite- it's like a super form of fluoride and helps fill in the gaps in your teeth that cause sensitivity. I've been using it a while and my teeth are most definitely better with dealing with cold!

If you really want to be better with things, waterpiks can be pretty cheap! I got mine for $15. It helps massage the gums and knock loose the gunk that's stuck on your teeth or may even be between them or hiding in the gumline. You might be surprised how different your mouth feels after using the waterpik a few times! Thing is- I'm not used to flossing often so my gums are a little sensitive, I tend to bleed if I get a little too energetic with the waterpik lol. Don't worry, just take care and as your gums grow stronger you won't have it happen anymore! And these things tend to have a water reservoir so if you wanna keep that by your bed, you can do it too! (just maybe have a bucket instead of just a cup for runoff, it uses a lot more water)

Just whatever you decide to do, try to do something! Your teeth need to have something to wipe them off and something to keep bacteria in check. However you decide to do that, do it! Even a little bit of effort is better than none!

I feel like I make this post every few months lol but PLEASE I've had too many friends and family suffer due to their oral health. I was the kid having tooth-related nightmares growing up.

If you have any tips or tricks for your oral health, feel free to share! If you want to ask about anything I've mentioned or need recommendations, feel free to send me an ask! (Please also mention if you want it privately answered or not!) I'm no dental expert of any sort, I'm just someone that has been able to experiment with a few little things that I thought would be helpful.

[astrokids911]

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[angeloddity]

Scrubbing salts, activated charcoal, and baking soda are all abrasive. They all roughen up and remove the enamel of your teeth, resulting in a higher risk of cavities and gum disease.

Kids toothpaste/mouthwash are a better alternative if the standard mint flavor isn't for you. You can find both in different flavors and with different levels of alcohol and fluoride to help protect your teeth. There are also options like Sensodyne, which still has a mint flavor but it's much milder than most toothpastes.

There are also plaque disclosing tablets/mouthwashes, which can help you be more intentional when you do care for your teeth

I have trouble taking care of my teeth because everything that involves doing that is a sensory nightmare. I decide to do some research to see if there's anything I can do about this. The results?

"How to make your autistic child brush their teeth"

"Autistic Children and Sensory issues relating to tooth brushing"

"How to get your little shit to brush his fucking teeth"

Like, yeah Google, thanks, that really helps. And like, even if I was a child, some of the advice seemed... unhelpful. Like, doing a dance and singing a song while brushing your teeth? Even for a kid, I don't think that would help distract from a sensory experience as intense as brushing your teeth. Like, the extremely intense and unpleasant flavor, the intense feeling of the brush against your teeth scraping across it, even mouthwash has such an intense and disgusting flavor that I have difficulty keeping it in my mouth for more than a few seconds. I wish there was SOMETHING that could be done.

[thepoeticfox]

Disability talk for a minute, specifically about autism

I'm autistic.

It has disabled me in some ways.

The biggest way, to me, is the inability to brush my teeth.

Sensory issues mean typical mint toothpaste is too strong and I would gag. When the choices are an emetophobia warning or not brushing my teeth, I come out a loser either way.

Bad dental genetics don't fucking help.

And my mother never bothered to figure out WHY I had the sensory issue. I figured it out when I was 27. I ran out of my toothpaste and had to use my mother's Pepsodent or whatever it's called. It's a $1 toothpaste and has very little flavor. I was able to brush my teeth without gagging.

Now I have the pain issue from toothpaste being cold at room temp.

But I've improved a lot by switching to tablets.

I've improved so much that my teeth, though getting cavities from years of neglect and the newer addition of GERD, are much whiter than they used to be. I'm no longer ashamed of their coloration.

Less thrilled about how crooked they are buuuuut I can still eat and speak and breathe fine so they're not a priority for my dentist.

It shocked me tonight, flossing dinner out of my teeth, when I saw just how much whiter they've become just from switching to tablets toothpastes. I pay twice as much for these little shits but since my sensory only lets me brush once a day anyway (better than not at all!) it tastes twice as long. And it's pre-measured!

There are options. There is accessibility. There are ways. It's just taken time to figure something out because no one talked to me about how disabilities can make it hard/impossible to take care of basic hygiene. I get it, kind of. It's embarrassing to admit that. But man, talking about it is super important.

[popbrightluxury]

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[notalwayscommonsense]

Tips For When Dental Hygiene Is Hard

On this account we cover how to do things that are "common sense" or otherwise untaught for the people who dont know. Shame-free. Today, we'll be covering some tips and tricks for keeping up with dental health when times get rough.

Often when we begin to struggle, we spend so much time and energy trying to keep ourselves going that hygiene is the first things to slip away. Unlike other hygiene, Dental hygiene is very important and if things start to go awry it can be extremely expensive to fix. Here are some tips to help keep your teeth clean when you feel like its the last thing on your mind.

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1) Simplify it - Brushing your teeth can come with so many rules and critiques from dentists that it starts to feel like you shouldnt even do it at all. You're technically supposed to brush twice a day, or even after every meal according to some, and for two minutes at the least.

This isnt realistic for a lot of people who are struggling. To get the energy to get up at least twice a day and perform a boring, often unenjoyable task for two straight minutes can be the last thing you want to do.

The key to this is to simplify it. If you cant brush for 2 minutes, twice a day, then brush for as long as you can whenever you feel like you can. Whether its 3am or 3pm, if the motivation strikes, then do it. A quick once over with a toothbrush will help in the long run, more than you think. You dont even need to use toothpaste. The greatest threat to your teeth is simply the plaque that builds up after eating - and removing plaque only requires some scrubbing with a regular, soft toothbrush.

2) Avoiding deterrents - Some people may hate brushing their teeth because certain parts of it can be unenjoyable. For most, this can be the taste of the toothpaste, especially for neurodivergent people. If its too minty or generally just tastes bad, theres absolutely nothing stopping you from getting a children's toothpaste with a fruity, gentle flavor. Same goes for mouthwash. If you hate the mint, try out bubblegum or berry splash for kids.

Is it the action of getting up and going to do it? Leave a toothbrush by your bed and scrub whenever you have the motivation, or better yet, pick up a bag of some disposable mini toothbrushes. These come with a dollop of toothpaste in the center, requires no water, and is ready to go whenever you need it. Flossers are another easy addition to your nightstand to use whenever the motivation strikes.

Theres two other products that are great for convenient brushing. Disposable finger brushes and tooth tissues. Disposable finger brushes are a unique type of wipes you slip onto your finger and scrub your teeth with. They're great for people with sensitive teeth or sensory issues from toothbrush bristles. Tooth tissues are very similar and are exactly what they sound like. A type of moist towelette often used for children, but theres nothing stopping you from picking up a pack to keep beside your bed, couch, or in your bag.

Miswak is a traditional oral hygiene aid popular in some parts of South Asia and Africa made from the Salvadora persica tree. Its been used for thousands of years and doesnt require toothpaste to clean your teeth. The World Health Organization (WHO) has encouraged people to use Miswaks for their natural health benefits. They contain natural minerals such as chloride, sodium bicarbonate and potassium to help strengthen your enamel and fight plaque and gum disease. They are fully biodegradable and vegan if single use plastics are something you worry about.

One last product you can keep on you is Xylitol gum. Xylitol is a sugar that actually reduces plaque buildup and prevents tooth decay by killing the bacteria in your mouth that causes cavities. You can get the gum in a variety of flavors and pop a tablet in your mouth whenever you see fit.

3) Scheduling - Scheduling can be some peoples worst nightmare. Many people feel like theres only a certain timeslot they can perform an action and if they miss that timeslot, they have to wait for the next. To put it simply, thats not true. As said above, theres nothing stopping you from brushing your teeth whenever you feel like you can.

Another tip is to keep your toothbrush in the shower. When you're in the shower and you see your toothbrush laying there, some find it easier to pick it up and do it then. Its a great tip that can help people who often forget to brush as well.

4) Lastly, make it fun - Brushing your teeth can be a chore, but there are some ways you can make it a little more fun.

Chewable toothpaste tablets might not sound very fun, but Lushs oral hygiene line spices things up with unconventional flavors like cherry-citrus or spicy cola to make brushing fun. They also offer toothpaste in jelly form! While these options may seem redundant, a lot of people find motivation in trying and using up new products they haven't seen before.

Fun apps can give you reminders and motivation to get up and brush your teeth. Pokemon Smile is an app where youre encouraged to brush your teeth to help fight cavities, and at the end you're rewarded with a Pokemon to add to your collection. The app can be a little childish, but the visuals are adorable and the gameplay is rewarding.

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Some of these recommendations may seem silly but we encourage you to try some out and see if you notice any difference in your oral habits. Its never too late to start trying to develop a routine and just trying can go a long way.

Products, Apps & Articles:

Download Pokemon Smile

Lush Oral Care

Tooth Tissues and Finger Brushes

96 Pack Colgate Mini Disposable Toothbrushes

Xylitol Gum

[lauralot89]

I’ve been trying to transition away from toothpaste in plastic tubes because I’ve been trying to transition away from as much plastic in general as possible and I was having a hard time because most of the toothpaste tablets I could find didn’t have fluoride (I have genetically horrible teeth and need all the fluoride I can get).   And the only ones I found that did have fluoride and also had non-plastic packaging tasted so overwhelmingly strongly of mint that chewing them made me gag.  I have sensory issues and I hate mint and usually I’m okay with it in toothpaste, but something about these tablets made it way too strong for me.

Then the other day I was at Target because Target has deodorant in paper tubes and I found this:

Hey Humans is a new brand apparently sold exclusively in Target, with the toothpaste tube being made of aluminum and recyclable, and the cap being one hundred percent recycled plastic.  They also make body washes/lotions in aluminum bottles and deodorant in paper tubes, and according to their website, all their products are 6 USD or under.

Both of their flavors are mint, with a stronger taste than most commercial toothpastes I’ve tried, but it’s not unbearably minty to me like the tablets were.

Anyway, I just thought this was cool and wanted to let people know.

[itsyourgrassygrandmother]

I want to share a list of things that have personally helped me through my experiences with autism, adhd, depression ,gad and chronic illness ever since my diagnosis, and even before then.

(Ps, these are not cure-all’s but I’m happy to share what has helped me)

1. We all sweat and stink sometimes, but i know it’s hard to shower for a lot of people. So what I do is a take a wet washcloth (temp does not matter) and wipe at said stink til its gone. This is simple but has been a life saver multiple times.

Ps don’t use this as a complete substitute for bathing! Just a good freshen up

2. I hate brushing my teeth, the brush a bad texture and I also hate toothpaste texture and flavor. One day getting ready I had an epiphany,

QUTIPS

if you take q-tip and rub it your teeth it gets a good bit of debris off, plus you can use it on the go, you and get decomposable q-tips, it has no strong flavors and personally I’m not bothered by the texture.(its fine if you are tho)

Then chose a breath mint of choice or I bet a toothpaste tablet would work pretty good too!

3. Carrying 1 to 3 note books or sketch books on me (plus writing utensil of choice) Has been super used . I write down ideas, information and even drawings. This has helped me save information for when it’s needed, or a good distraction or motivator

Example being, the more [insert thing that needs to be done] I do, the more detail I get to add to what I’m doing.

I don’t have many motivators but this a relatively healthy one. Plus you you can even get notepad Keychains if you really don’t want to take up space.

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Feel free to talk about your tips and tricks! I’ll repost the ones I like or might use! (Idk how tumblr work but if this is possible tag me in it!) if any of these are bad or unhealthy to promote then let me know !

[amicicidalgambler]

hi im someone whos had to go through a large amount of dental procedures this year bc of previous years of not brushing my teeth bc Depression and Autism so heres all the tooth brushing alternatives ive heard of to add on to that one post:

- the one post in question mentions these dry disposable brushes by colgate. they only come in the flavors mint and mint 2 but they dont require water and therefore getting to a sink, u just brush and toss

- on the subject of mint and mint 2: kids toothpaste and adult toothpaste is literally the same stuff. it is no less effective. not only can you get any of the kid flavors but theres also kids toothpaste that pumps out like soap instead of a being in a fiddly tube

- brushing with just water is leagues better than nothing though. toothpaste enhances the cleaning provided by the action of brushing, not the other way around. you can skip it if it gets you to brush more (it does for me)

- extra soft toothbrushes and toothbrushes made of nonplastic things also exist if thats more your problem than the toothpaste

- a mouth rinse with fluoride helps on its own and is great in conjunction with anything that takes fluoride out of the equation

- xylitol chewing gum helps and also your brain thinks its tasty candy reward and not boring maintenance task

- bit of a long shot but would you rather chew on a stick than brush your teeth? thats what we all did before the modern toothbrush and its still common in places so you can do some research into chewing sticks and buy those online if that intrigues you

- finally ive seen a lot of people recommend various ‘tooth tablets’ but all the ones i can find are intended to be used as a substitute for toothpaste while still brushing normally. just chewing it would still give a nonzero benefit, there might be some that arent like that, and its a perfectly good toothpaste alternative, but ive never seen that part mentioned so

[xnightmare-eyesx]

SICK REMEDIES!(literally)

This weekend I had fortunately caught a cold, or a fever. I am assuming it was a sickness of some kind. It started with a sore throat, body aches, then I woke up in the middle of the night feeling like I was on fire. And then I had been spitting up mucus and had three separate headaches the next morning. DayQuil and chamomile tea were my only aid, that and seven-up and Mexican food.

BUT! Because of this, I’ve been inspired to research some home remedies and what I’ve found were some cute simple solutions for all of my symptoms that I wish I knew about at the time! In Wicca, more specifically with kitchen witches, herbs are essential for their work, and I’m not much of a gardener so learning these things can help lots since store medicine can be a bit pricey.

Mint

One of the things I experienced was coughing up mucus, blowing my nose constantly, and a sore throat, and what I’ve found is the mint, that tiny green toothpaste tasting leaf plant, has methanol in it that can treat all of these.

Mint on it’s own is edible, its dynamic taste can be used for salads, teas, and many recipes, even to help with coffee breath, but due to the methanol peppermint tea is the way to go if you have any throat troubles! You can straight up use the leaves to brew your own tea if you can’t get going to walmart in your drowsy state, that is if you have any lying around.

Personally I knew that vix rub and a humidifier or steam could help as well, but I’m very glad that I have more of an excuse to bring mint items into my home more so than usual, especially as of writing this, it is a day before Halloween and it is currently snowing in the midwest where I live. Cold weather brings many things, and sore throats and coughing is one of them.

Elderberry

Now this berry is very very off the beaten path for a remedy, but fun fact, it’s a common ingredient for over-the-counter syrups in the form of Sambucol! Sambucol can shorten flus to around three days, and you can get Elderberries in tea and tablets to use at home without buying any medicine at all! But, as I said this the path less taken, since Elderberries, if not properly washed and picked and treated, can be very poisonous when consumed, and that includes stems, leaves, etc if consumed with the tea.

Garlic

Perfect for the season, and warding off vampires and anybody you wanted to be near, Garlic has been seen to help with colds and flu systems when consumed and are actually very good to eat since it can boost your immune system! You can mince it, toss it into your chicken soup, its a great little piece of food for about anything. Just beware, it’s very strong. So double the dose.

MY Home Remedies

I grew up in a Hispanic family, so we have a few things we do to help a cold.

Homemade Lemonade- Take a couple of regular lemons or lemons, maybe some sugar, and chug it. Anything Citrus is good, oranges, store lemonade, Sprite especially if you live in my family.

Powerade/Gatorade- If it helped with sport athletes, my family used it to help with stomach aches. Specifically red fruit punch flavor. To this day I can’t drink it because of it’s association to sickness.

The Egg Prayer- This might just be a family tradition, but my family, my mother would take an egg, rub it on the face of the person who was sick and say a prayer. After that she’d break the egg into a clear cup of water, and from the yolk she could tell if you were sick, and when it was going to get better. Not a very legit remedy, but it might have a placebo effect.

As always, these are just some natural stuff you could use IF the sickness is manageable, if it’s worse than just your average cold or fever then head to your nearest doctor than. Thank you for reading!

[sus-tainable]

Bite Toothpaste Review

Bite is a company I found on my instagram feed as a sponsored post. I clicked on the photo to learn more because I was intrigued by the bamboo toothbrush in the picture, thinking this was a toothbrush company. To my surprise, I was wrong and it ended up being an advertisement for toothpaste bits sold in a mini glass jar (looks like a small mason jar). I scrolled through the instagram page quickly and continued about my day. For the next few weeks I saw more about the company and its goals and decided that this product could decrease our own plastic waste by so much within a year. So I decided to try it.

On the website there are a few different choices you can make when purchasing your toothpaste. You can get a single glass jar with 62 bites or you can choose to get subscribe and get 248 bites delivered every 4 months. Because I wanted to sample the product I chose to get the single months worth of tablets. They make it very simple by only having two flavors to choose from: Naturally Whitening Fresh Mint and Fresh Mint With Activated Charcoal. I purchased the activated charcoal jar because I have never tried activated charcoal on my teeth, so I thought it would be a good chance to try it. It was very easy to purchase online with a credit or debit card and after ordering it I got a notification that it would arrive in 7-10 days. It took a long time for them to ship it so it took almost two weeks from me ordering it to being delivered at my door. 

After opening the small package there was the little glass jar with the bits! The packaging did not contain any plastic making it more sustainable than normal shipping packages. The jar resembles a small mason jar, which is very cute. Inside the bits are about the size of a small pill. To use it, I bit down on it, wet my toothbrush and started brushing normally. It took my brain a couple of seconds to realize that I was not going to swallow it, so just remember to not swallow. The taste of the Fresh Mint With Activated Charcoal was not as minty and fresh as your regular Colgate or Crest toothpaste, but my teeth still felt clean and fresh afterwards. 

Overall I believe it's a great product and has potential to be even better in the future. My only concern is that neither of the flavors contain fluoride, a mineral that is found naturally in soil, food, and water that is used to protect our teeth and prevent cavities. On the website there is a list of ingredients that they say prevent cavities such as, Erythritol and Xylitol. Other than not containing fluoride, I really enjoyed using this product because of the clean natural feeling my teeth have and limiting my waste with their packaging and presentation of the product. 

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I am also someone who massively struggles with tooth care and sensory issues (in addition to a few other physical limitations with my hands and mouth) that took most of my twenties to sort out. The reply above has some FANTASTIC ideas, but since my system has a few things they didn't mention and I've tried some thing they haven't, I thought I'd chime in for the sake of people still finding this post :)

the toothbrush itself - I also couldn't tolerate your standard soft bristle well. For a brief period my compromise was toothbrushes with smaller heads (my dentist gave me one marketed for molar care) because even if they poked me too much at least they didn't set off my gag reflex as much. but then my local Meijer starter carrying "ultra soft" toothbrushes! some quick googling suggests you can find brushes this style at Amazon and Walmart as well. the brush head has thousands of densely packed super soft bristles - I literally can't hurt my mouth with this thing, and it feels more like polishing my teeth than scrubbing them. And this brand at least also has the small heads!

toothpaste - I'm picky about flavor, but even if I could find the right flavor, I would struggle with texture, or with ending up with too much foam in my mouth & choking. I've become a full convert to toothpaste tablets - there's a number of brands out there. It's pre-measured, and you just chew it up a bit and start brushing. I almost never choke on my toothpaste, the flavors are less intense, and there's a lot of flavor choices for all the mint haters out there. They can unfortunately be pricy, but for me it's worth it.

flossing - I'm a little obsessed with my waterpik. When I finally got re-established with dental care, my dentist really recommended it for my issues, so I was willing to take the shot. Under her recommendation, I spent a few weeks slowly dialing up the water pressure to get used to the sensory input. But it's so much more comfortable, easier to reach, and I feel like I've never been better flossed in my life. I also like having it as a safer tool when I'm sensorily upset in my mouth (something got stuck, scratched, weird mouth feelings) - I can go use the waterpik and at the worst I'm jsut unnecessarily rinsing and at the best I get stuck food out much safer than a toothpick or improvised tool.

I have trouble taking care of my teeth because everything that involves doing that is a sensory nightmare. I decide to do some research to see if there's anything I can do about this. The results?

"How to make your autistic child brush their teeth"

"Autistic Children and Sensory issues relating to tooth brushing"

"How to get your little shit to brush his fucking teeth"

Like, yeah Google, thanks, that really helps. And like, even if I was a child, some of the advice seemed... unhelpful. Like, doing a dance and singing a song while brushing your teeth? Even for a kid, I don't think that would help distract from a sensory experience as intense as brushing your teeth. Like, the extremely intense and unpleasant flavor, the intense feeling of the brush against your teeth scraping across it, even mouthwash has such an intense and disgusting flavor that I have difficulty keeping it in my mouth for more than a few seconds. I wish there was SOMETHING that could be done.