Oral Care Swabs

Mouth care is part of daily basic care, but for people who need support it is often done by staff – for bed-bound residents or patients who cannot brush their own teeth. Disposable oral care swabs and sets make this hygienic and quick: each swab is used once and thrown away.

The range comprises four products. The oral care swab with a foam head on a 15 cm PP stick is gentle on sensitive oral mucosa and individually wrapped. The cotton-head swab is the cotton alternative. The glycerin oral care swab has a foam head soaked in glycerin and, according to the product description, is intended for dry mouths. The complete oral care set, individually packed, contains toothbrush, a portion of toothpaste, mouthwash and lip care.

Typical applications

• Daily mouth care for bed-bound residents
• Removing food debris and coating from the mouth
• Moistening a dry mouth with glycerin swabs
• Complete tooth and mouth care with the set, for example on admission

What to look for when buying

Foam or cotton is the first question. The foam head is soft and picks up debris gently; the cotton head is the classic alternative. The glycerin swab is meant for people with a dry mouth. To cover full dental care, choose the set with toothbrush and accessories.

Watch the quantities: the foam swab comes in bags of 250 and is sold from 1,000. Cotton and glycerin swabs come in boxes of 250 from one box, and the set in cartons of 100 sets.

Frequently asked questions