Water FlossA dental hygienist reviews Hydrofloss, Waterpik Flosser, and ShowerflossWater floss is a new name for an old idea. The Waterpik oral irrigator has been around for years but has recently become known as Waterpik Flosser. If you hate to floss, try one of these oral irrigation options...
The hard-core hygienist in me wants to tell you to just use your dental floss.... I'm still a big fan of floss, but I know there are plenty of you that are not:) If you are not flossing, you should be using something to clean between your teeth where cavites and gum disease occur and your toothbrush can't reach. Because so many are not fond of floss, health care products and dental gadgets have become more popular and more plentiful. There are many cures for gingivitis and when used properly, water floss is one of the best.
Let me help you narrow your choices...
HydroflossHydrofloss uses hydromagnetics and hydrodynamics to keep bacteria from adhering to your teeth.Long story...but the short version is this: A magnet inside this gadget interrupts the magnetic attraction that exists between your teeth and bacteria making it less likey for plaque to form on your teeth. I see very good results in Hydrofloss users. Hydrofloss costs around $100. Here is a video showing how to use Hydrofloss:
Waterpik FlosserWaterpik Flosser is made by Teledyne and is the most widely used of all oral irrigators. Probably because they are available everywhere and are more affordable. Waterpik Flosser is priced at around $30.Here is a video showing how to use a Waterpik Flosser:
ShowerflossThis product is the ultimate in multi-tasking and seems like a great idea if you are too busy to floss. It attaches to your shower head and is used while you shower.I love the convenience of Showerfloss. It saves storage space on your bathroom counter, your back from leaning over the sink, and a mess around your sink and on your mirror. A great idea! Here is what one of my readers has to say about Showerfloss. Bottom lineIf you use any of these products properly everyday, they will improve gingivitis symptoms.Are they better than string floss? If you have great flossing technique and use it everyday, use string floss. But, if you hate to floss or are not good at flossing, oral irrigators are a great way to clean between your teeth.
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