Oral care aids for NDIS participants can include adapted toothbrushes, electric toothbrushes, mouthpiece-style brushing products, prompts, visual routines, carer supports and replacement-care systems.
The right choice depends on the person, not just the product category.
What a useful oral care aid should do
A useful oral-care aid should make daily brushing easier to start, easier to complete and easier to repeat.
- Reduce the barrier that currently stops regular brushing
- Fit the person's sensory and comfort needs
- Be realistic for the carer or family routine
- Be easy to clean and store
- Have clear instructions and replacement options
Choosing between options
Some people need a different handle, a softer brush, a shorter routine, a visual prompt, or carer assistance. Others may benefit from an automatic or mouthpiece-style option if they struggle with precise hand movement.
It is worth checking tolerance before relying on any new product, especially if the person is sensitive to vibration, pressure, taste or mouth contact.
Where Arco fits
Arco Brush is one oral-care support option for people who want a simpler daily brushing routine. It combines a sonic toothbrush handle with a flexible full-mouth mouthpiece.
Families, carers and support teams considering Arco for an NDIS participant can read the NDIS information page, the NDIS toothbrush guide, or contact Arco with questions.
NDIS toothbrush support guides
Continue through the Arco NDIS toothbrush support cluster:
Occupational therapy brushing support
Related OT-focused Arco pages:
Need invoice or manual order support?
If an OT, support coordinator, plan manager, carer or family needs product information or an invoice before purchase, contact Arco before ordering.
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Supporting guide
This article supports a main Arco hub page rather than replacing it. Start with the main NDIS information hub for the clearest product, NDIS and buying-help pathway.
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