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FAQs

What is the difference between a water flosser and an oral irrigator? ›

A water flosser is a device that aims a stream of water at the teeth. It's also called an oral irrigator or a dental water jet. A water flosser can help remove food particles between teeth. It also can remove plaque from teeth.

Are Electric Flossers As Effective as Traditional Floss? If you struggle with or don't like traditional flossing by hand, electric flossing is the way to go. According to the ADA, flossers are considered an excellent way to clean between your teeth. They even list ones that have their seal of acceptance.

What is the Difference Between the Two? The main difference between a power flosser and a water flosser is that with the latter, large amount of pulsating water is released as opposed to the water droplets discharged by the power flosser.

Fortunately, there are not many disadvantages to the use of oral irrigators. Perhaps one of the most common problems is that some patients replace toothbrushing , which is a mistake we should avoid, since both brushing and flossing are essential processes in our daily oral hygiene routine.

“A compliment to brushing”

“I always recommend oral irrigators, as a compliment to a good brushing technique, to people with implants, fixed prostheses, brackets and to periodontal patients with wide embrasures. They help maintain treatment, and therefore a healthier mouth”.

9 out of 10 dentists recommend WATERPIK over other brands. WATERPIK is the #1 selling water flosser brand in the world.

If so, you may have wondered what the difference is between the two. The truth is there is no difference. A Waterpik is simply a brand of water flosser that has become so well known that the name of the company and the product itself have become synonymous.

Recommended frequency and duration of use: It's generally safe to use a water flosser once or twice a day for two minutes at a time.

Do doctors recommend water flosser? ›

In general, water flossers are a good idea and most dentists do recommend them.

But some studies find water flossers don't remove plaque as well as traditional floss. Don't throw away your traditional dental floss just to try something new. Most dentists still consider regular flossing the best way to clean between your teeth.

While water flossers may help clean away food particles and plaque from your teeth, they are still no substitute for professional cleanings. We recommend having a comprehensive dental exam and cleaning every 6 months.

If you are new to water flossing, start at the lowest pressure setting, then increase over time to your preferred level. Depending on the model, countertop water flossers offer 3, 6, or 10 pressure settings ranging from 10–90 or 10-100 PSI.

The string floss can remove larger debris, while water flossing removes fine particles and bacteria. Of course, those who don't use string floss regularly or at all should at least use water flossing for good oral health.

Dentists generally recommend water flossers as an effective way to remove plaque and keep teeth healthy. Water flossers are especially beneficial for those wearing fixed dental appliances like bridges, permanent retainers, and braces.

An oral irrigator (also called a dental water jet, water flosser or, by the brand name of the best-known such device, Waterpik) is a home dental care device which uses a stream of high-pressure pulsating water intended to remove dental plaque and food debris between teeth and below the gum line.

“I always recommend oral irrigators, as a compliment to a good brushing technique, to people with implants, fixed prostheses, brackets and to periodontal patients with wide embrasures.