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Waterfloss

It is a type of ‘oral irrigator’ or ‘dental water jet’. Essentially it delivers a steady stream of water through a small tube, designed to help clean the spaces between the teeth and around any dental work such as implants or braces. Let’s look at this technology in more detail.

• Removes plaque build-up from the areas between the teeth
• Reduces bleeding from gums (a major sign of inflammation)

Who can benefit from the waterpik?

• Dexterity issues. An oral irrigator seems easier to get around than a string of floss
• Orthodontic appliances. Braces are notoriously difficult to clean around, but the effects of not plaque build up around brackets and wires can be disastrous. This technology seems ideal for those wearing braces. A water flosser for kids (aged 6-12) is also available.
• A history of gum problems including bleeding or receding gums and periodontal pockets (spaces left where the gum has stripped away from the tooth). Here the spaces and areas between the teeth may be too great for floss to be effective. An alternative to string floss is to use interdental brushes, but again hydro floss seems ideal here.
• Implants, bridges, crowns etc. As these can have spaces underneath that are very awkward to clean. But they need to be cleaned to prevent problems later such as gum disease around implants and decay under bridges.