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Waterpik® water flossing: Removes 99.9% of bacterial plaque

Dentaid News

27 Jun 2019

The toothbrush is the most important mechanical tool to keep bacterial plaque in check. However, it only cleans 60% of a tooth’s surface. 

The interproximal area (the space between the teeth) accounts for the remaining 40%. Due to the build-up of bacterial plaque in the interproximal space, the main oral pathologies and problems such as tooth decay, periodontal disease and halitosis originate there. 

WATER FLOSSERS CLEAN THIS 40%, by removing both oral biofilm and the remains of food stuck between the teeth. 

What is the Waterpik® water flosser? 

Waterpik® water flossing consists of a direct application of a pulsating stream of water or another solution, which helps to remove the bacteria deposited on the surface of the teeth, on the edge of the gums and in hard-to-reach areas including periodontal pockets, braces, bridges, crowns, etc. 

Benefits of Waterpik® water flossing in combination with daily brushing 

- Ultimate clean and fresh feeling 

- Removes dental plaque from difficult-to-reach areas 

- Improves gum health 

- Facilitates the cleaning of crowns, implants and braces 

- Improves access to periodontal pockets (periodontitis) 

Tested in clinical studies 

- Removes 99.9% of bacterial plaque 

- Improves the health of the gums, as it reduces gingival inflammation and bleeding and plaque indices on all sides of the tooth, with noticeable results after 14 days of use.2,3,4,5 

Bibliografía

  1. Gorur A, Lyle DM, Schaudinn C, Costerton JW. Biofilm removal with a dental water jet. Compend Contin Ed Dent 2009; 30 (Suppl 1):1-6 
  2. Barnes CM, Rusell CM, Reinhardt RA, Payne JB, Lyle DM. Comparison of irrigation to floss as an adjunct to toothbrushing: effect on bleeding, gingivitis and supragingival plaque. J Clin Dent 2005; 16(3): 71-77. 
  3. Rosema NAM, Hennequin-Hoenderdos NL, Berchier CE, Slot DE, Lyle DM, van der Weijden GA. The effect of different interdental cleaning devices on gingival bleeding. J Int Acad Periodontol 2011; 13(1):2-10. 
  4. Sharma NC, Lyle DM, Qaqish JG, Schuller R. Comparison of Two Power Interdental Cleaning Devices on the Reduction of Gingivitis. J Clin Dent 2012; 23(1):22-26. 
  5. Goyal CR., Lyle DM, Qaqish JG, Schuller R. The Addition of a Water Flosser to Power Tooth Brushing: Effect on Bleeding, Gingivitis, and Plaque. J Clin Dent 2012; 23(2):57-63. 

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