Applying Toothpaste
- Instead of applying toothpaste to a toothbrush, it may be easier to squeeze it directly on the tongue.
- Balance the toothbrush in the overflow hole of the sink and squeeze toothpaste onto the bristles.
- Use an electric toothbrush. Most are flat on one side and allow the bristles to point up. Place your affected hand on the handle to stabilize it while applying toothpaste.
- Flip-top lids and pump-style toothpaste containers may be easier to use.
Flossing
- Use disposable flossing toothpicks. Available in the dental section of grocery or drug stores, they look like a miniature coping saw (a saw with a U-shaped frame) with a plastic handle. The "blade" is a piece of dental floss.
