Mercifully, genetics and commitment to my dental routine mostly spared me, but my dentist did have one recommendation: get the Philips Sonicare Diamondclean 9000 and a Power Flosser, stat.

What made you say yes to Sonicare? Well, I do really believe in the product. It is the toothbrush that helps me feel like I’ve been to the dentist every time I use it, so I was very flattered to ...