Compact oral companion is four products in one

At home or while traveling, the compact oral companion is all you need to improve oral hygiene. It contains 50 meters of the highest-quality, no-shred, easy-slide floss available. The ergonomically designed handle and floss fork allow easy positioning without irrating cheek and gums. The specially engineered tongue cleaner helps reduce gag reflex and the bacteria that causes bad breath. Made from pilycarbonate, the flosser and double-edged tongue cleaner are guaranteed for life under normal cond

Dec 1st, 1999

At home or while traveling, the compact oral companion is all you need to improve oral hygiene. It contains 50 meters of the highest-quality, no-shred, easy-slide floss available. The ergonomically designed handle and floss fork allow easy positioning without irrating cheek and gums. The specially engineered tongue cleaner helps reduce gag reflex and the bacteria that causes bad breath. Made from pilycarbonate, the flosser and double-edged tongue cleaner are guaranteed for life under normal conditions. A transparent lid reveals the remaining floss and the micro brush and pic set, conveniently tucked away in its own storage compartment.

The oral companion is four products in one and it makes an excellent travel gift. For details, call Splintek at (816) 792-0865.

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