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Waterpik Advantages

A Waterpik is an electronic-based water flossing device manufactured and sold by the Waterpik Company. It operates by using precision heads similar to dentists' tools on top of the device, which fire pulses of pressurized water designed to dislodge plaque and other biofilm found between teeth and close to the gums. The Waterpik company has conducted over 50 research studies both internal and from independent peer-reviewed university studies to determine the effectiveness of the Waterpik.

  1. More Effective Than Flossing

    • A study conducted at The University of Nebraska concluded that adding a Waterpik to a regimen of brushing proved as effective at fighting gingivitis and plaque as the combination of brushing and flossing, and with less bleeding.

    Pulsation

    • One advantage a Waterpik provides over other dental hygiene products is its pulsating action. The short bursts of water allow for a period of compression and decompression on the plaque, which allows a user to dislodge pieces easier.

    Orthodontics

    • Waterpik products are especially good for cleaning inside the crevices of braces, or other dental implants. A Canadian study showed that the Waterpik fitted with the orthodontic tip was 3.8 times better at removing plaque than brushing and string flossing, and 5.8 times better than brushing alone.

    Long Term Advantages

    • Over time, if someone leaves biofilm on the surface of teeth, it will harden into plaque and increase cytokine levels. These will lead to bone resorption and gingivitis. The only way to maintain healthy cytokine levels is the continuous and meticulous removal of biofilm, which a Waterpik dental irrigator can assist.

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