The Ultimate Attack on Plaque
Where can my patients buy GumChucks?
In Canada, GumChucks are available through Dentist offices, Pharmacies and Online. If you like GumChucks enough to recommend them, please consider selling them to your patients. It’s a great way to help your patients improve their oral and overall health! And another way to stay connected to your patients. Selling Gumchucks products also provides another revenue stream you can feel good about.
Do dentists get special pricing?
Absolutely. In order to see your Dental Professional pricing, you need to register and sign in to the MyGumChucks.com website, and select “Dental Professional” as your membership level. Then when you go to “shop” located in the upper menu bar – you will see your reduce pricing. If you go to the Shop section without signing in, you will only sell the retail or MSRP prices. You must also be signed in as a Dental Professional to view and order marketing materials or our New PRO TECH stainless steel Autoclavable handles for professional use.
How do I set up an account with you?
On the MyGumChucks.com homepage, click on “Dental Professional” in the upper right corner
Fill out all the necessary info, and select your membership level. In order to get your special reduced pricing, please make sure you select “Dental Professional” as your membership level.
Can I order online now? Yes. Simply log in, and place your order.
Do you save my credit card info?
No, we do not save or store any credit card information. For security reasons, you will have to re-enter your credit card information every time you place an order. Inconvenient, but much, much safer for you.
What the best or easiest way to introduce GumChucks to my patient – we’ve never really sold anything before?
We suggest that you give every patient as they check in a GumChucks Brochure that they can read while they wait. These brochures are FREE with any order. The other suggestion is that you use the New PRO TECH Autoclavable stainless steel handles during your patient’s prophy. Then you can say something like…”Dr ____ is recommending this great new flossing tool called Gumchucks, I am using it on you now, I like it because it.... They are only sold in dentist offices and we sell them here, would you like to me to show you how to use it?” Customize it so it’s natural for you! Just talk about what you like, if you’re excited about the product they will be too. And If your patient has already read about GumChucks in the waiting area, then the time you spend explaining is shortened.
Why are GumChucks better than flossing picks or flossers?
Proper flossing requires making “C” shape, wrapping the floss around the tooth to get beneath the gum line. GumChucks is one of the only tools beside your fingers that can do this. Flossers hold the floss in a straight position, you simply can't wrap the floss around the tooth.
GumChucks are also easier to use, and allow you to control the tension of the floss. By controlling and adjusting the tension of the floss you can easily get between tight teeth and, reduce the incidence of gum cutting with the floss.
Why are GumChucks better than regular floss?
The two handles provide for better leverage, keep the floss taut for smooth & painless entry, and avoid cut off blood circulation from floss-wrapped fingertips. They are easier to use for everyone, but especially helpful for those with limited dexterity, such as seniors or children. Another major plus is that the user’s fingers never enter the mouth, so GumChucks are much more sanitary.
How do I use the handles?
1) Attach a pair of floss connected tips to each handle
2) Floss! Move the handles back and forth in opposite directions, making sure to wrap the floss around the tooth and getting way down into the gum line. Making the recommended “C” shape is easy using two handles.
3) Move on to the next pair of teeth! Now you’re flossing in record time.
4) When done simply press the buttons on the bottom of each handle to eject the tips!
Its as simple as Click, Floss and Toss!
Can the flossing tips be re-used?
The tips are designed for one-time use. However, in a pinch they can be used twice.
How do I remove the tips?
At the end of each handle is a push button. Pushing these buttons will release the tips!
Is the plastic used in Gumchucks products recycled or recyclable?
Yes, all GumChucks products are made from recycled plastic and are BPA Free. The plastic bags, tips and cartridges are all recyclable.
Are GumChucks just for kids?
Moms loved Gumchucks so much, we decided to make an adult version! Now we have Adult PRO FLOSS – GumChucks and a version for use with braces called ORTHOgami! Seniors and others with limited dexterity love the two-handled system for its increased control and ease of use. Men with large fingers like that Gumchucks allow them to reach the back teeth without ever placing their fingers in the mouth. Dentists love that they simply work better.
What is Adult PRO FLOSS?
Adult PRO FLOSS is our new Gumchucks product for Adults! All the same great features and benefits of Gumchucks but stripped of the youthful packaging. Adults really appreciate the ease of use and the fun of Gumchucks too!
What is ORTHOgami?
ORTHOgami is a revolutionary flossing device for orthodontic patients. The patented flossing tips allow the user to safely and quickly floss and entire set of brackets in under two minutes!
How do the ORTHOgami tips work?
Its simple:
1) Attach a pair of floss connected tips to each handle
2) You will notice one tip has a small hook on it.
3) Using the hook tip – starting from the biting surface of the tooth, tuck the hook under the arch wire.
4) Then place the other tip (the one without the hook) inside the mouth, just on the other side of the tooth from the hook tip.
5) Floss! Move the handles back and forth in opposite directions, making sure to wrap the floss around the tooth and getting way down into the gum line.
6) Move on to the next pair of teeth! Now your’e flossing in record time
This changes everything!
Can I Use GumChucks with Braces?
No, Gumchucks are not designed for use with braces, however ORTHOgami, our new revolutionary, patented flossing device is designed specifically for Ortho patients.
I have a set of braces on only my top teeth, do I need to use both ORTHOgami and Adult PRO FLOSS to floss? No, you can use the ORTHOgami tips to floss both your upper and lower teeth! The little hook will make no difference to how you floss your teeth without the braces. No need to use a second set of tips.
I just got braces, do I need to buy new handles in order to use the ORTHOgami tips, I already have GumChucks handles?
No, you don't! Our tips will fit into any of our handles! Everything is interchangeable.
I love my travel case, I have one in my purse and in my travel bag, but I just bought the loose tips. How do I get the loose tips to fit into my travel case tray?
Simply lay a set of connected tips over the first slot in the blue tray, then using an empty handle push down on each white plastic flossing head. They will pop into the tray with just a little pressure!
Is it expensive?
It is slightly more expensive that just using floss or the flossers. But if the floss and the flossers sit in your bathroom unused –then they are way too expensive.
GumChucks make flossing fast, easy and fun, so they are more likely to get used! So what’s a couple additional pennies a day, when you get life long health benefits.
Floss tips are approximately $0.20 per day.
The handles or starter kits are a onetime purchase, and they should last for years and years.
How does ORTHOgami compare to Threaders.
Threaders are time consuming and difficult to use – ORTHOgami is incredibly easy to use and FAST!
ORTHOgami is designed to be used with braces, brackets and arch wires. The two-handle system improves your dexterity and the patented flossing tips make it very safe, effective and most importantly fast to floss with ORTHOgami. One of the biggest challenges is to get Ortho patients to floss. ORTHOgami is so easy it changes everything…
What are the Designer Handles?
We offer 7 different styles of Designer Handles. These handles make it easy to tell whose handles are whose. They also let you add some personality to you flossing! They make great gifts and perfect stocking stuffers. Click to see all the designs
I am recovering the flu; do I need to throw out my GumChucks handles, like I would with a toothbrush?
No, you don't! GumChucks can be cleaned and sterilized in your dishwasher. Because of their small size - we would recommend placing them in a small utensil basket and securing them so they don't fall through the basket holes.
What’s the difference between the Loose Tips and the Refills Cartridges?
Both packages contain 60 tips – a two month supply if you flossing once a day. The 6 Pack Refill Cartridges contain 6 of the cartridge trays pre-loaded with 10 tips each. These trays are designed to slide into your travel case and are a great way to store and transport your Gumchucks. The Loose Tip 60 pack bags are just that, a bag loaded with 60 loose tips. Less packaging so better for the environment.
Are GumChucks easier for kids to use than regular floss or flossers. Absolutely, GumChucks improve your dexterity, extend your reach and make creating the “C” shape with the floss very easy. Even very young children can use GumChucks – although children under 3 should always be supervised by an adult. And most importantly they are fun to use – which helps them establish a life long healthy habit of flossing!
Do you have any Marketing Materials that will help us sell Gumchucks? Yes, we have lots of marketing aids:
Brochures and Brochure holders for your waiting room and operatories (link to section in shop)
a Game App called Weapons of Plaque destruction that can be loaded onto your game consoles link to game
Info videos that can be loaded to your waiting room monitors link to video
Downloadable Coloring pages, flossing charts, award certificates and more. Link to content section
Do you have any info for our patient blog or newsletter?
Yes, you are welcome to any content on our website, facebook page or youtube channel. Links
What is the Affiliate Program?
The Affiliate program lets you place a GumChucks click thru banner or widget on your practice website. Then when you direct patients to your own website to order, they can seamlessly click thru to Gumchucks to order and you get the commission for any sale that is placed this way! These clickable banners can also be placed on your facebook page or in your newsletters and blogs. Link to affiliate
How do I sign up for the Affiliate Program?
From most pages of the website click the green affiliate Program box to sign up or click here. Links to sign up and instruction page.