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comparison of the water flosser and the dental floss

Date:2021-11-30 11:41

An indispensable part of the oral hygiene routine

It is advisable to floss at least once a day, and brush twice a day to ensure good oral hygiene. Flossing removes food debris, plaque, and bacteria from the less accessible areas between your teeth and gums, where your toothbrush can't reach. If you don't floss daily, the bacteria can calcify and turn into tartar, which can cause gum problems.
 

Comparison of the water flosser and dental floss

To floss, you must pass a fine nylon or Teflon thread between each tooth, forming a C with it to remove plaque. An water flosser, also known as a dental irrigator, shoots a thin jet of water under pressure between each tooth. There are people who find the latter easier to use. It doesn't take as much skill and the technique is simpler.
 
When deciding between an water flosser or dental floss, you should consider the following points:
  • Ease of Use : Flossing is fairly easy to use, but requires quite a bit of technique. Many people find the water flosser much more comfortable and a great addition to their oral care routine.
  • Electricity : Most irrigators are electric, so you need to be able to plug them in in the bathroom.
  • Personalization : Although there are many types of dental floss, they all involve having to slide a thin strand of nylon between the teeth. It doesn't offer many ways to tackle issues like sensitive gums. An water flosser, thanks to its adjustable pressure options, especially one that has a mode for sensitive gums, is a great option if you suffer from this problem.

Which of the two is better?

It is not recommended to use the water flosser to replace dental floss. Although irrigators are a great solution to remove food particles and plaque, thanks to a jet of water that you can shoot between the teeth, they are not able to reproduce the friction generated by dental floss and that removes tartar, which can end up forming plaque, and cause periodontitis. It is best to combine flossing and flossing in your oral hygiene routine for optimal results.
 
However, there are many cases where flossing is a better option than flossing:
  • Sensitive gums: water flossers can be a less painful option for people with sensitive gums.
  • Fixed orthodontics : the pressurized water projected by water flossers is one of the best options to remove food debris from orthodontics without having to floss between teeth.
  • Difficulties and mobility problems : An water flosser can be especially useful for people with arthritis or fixed orthodontia, for whom flossing can be difficult.
In these types of situations, in which it is not possible to use dental floss, it is ideal to include an water flosser to complete the cleaning.
 

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