Waterpik Ultra Dental Water Jet

a dental hygienist's review

Why the name change? Teledyne Waterpik wants to reinforce the point that water flossing is a valid alternative to flossing the old fashioned way.

Could it be true? Yes and No.

If you hate to floss, refuse to floss, are not able to floss, or have some other aversion to flossing then YES. Absolutely use an electric toothbrush or oral irrigator to improve your dental health.

For those who are already in the habit of using dental floss daily and have no signs of gum disease or dental concerns, no need to complicate your life with extra gadgets.

Studies show....

Don't get me wrong, I love having another weapon in the constant battle against plaque aka dental biofilm. I know for a fact that many dental clients are looking for an alternative to dental floss and would benefit from using an oral irrigator.

It's not all about your teeth...

Some of my clients tell me: "my gums have always bled and they always will" It's at least half true! Some gums bleed for a very long time without any obvious consequences.

However, there may be major consequences to their overall health. We now know: chronic inflammation could put you at risk for much more serious health problems. No longer are bleeding gums OK.

Thankfully, this part of the sentence: "they always will" doesn't have to be true.

You can stop gingivitis...

Is Waterpik Ultra Dental Water Jet for you?

How is dental floss working for you? Maybe you can relate...

She makes a good point but I still like string. Maybe there is room for both in your bathroom?
Here are some dental scenarios that would benefit from the use of a Waterpik ultra dental water jet:

• Implants
-Dental Implants are the latest and greatest way to replace a missing tooth. They can replace a single tooth or be part or a bridge that replaces several teeth. Implants are quite successfully used to add stability to dentures. But, their size and shape make them difficult to keep clean.

• Braces
-Dental braces have to be the most challenging of all to keep clean! Unfortunately most orthodontic patients are teenagers who have so much on their mind.

How to keep their braces clean is often last on their list.

• Crowns
-Crowns are a great way to restore a broken tooth, strengthen a tooth that is cracked or has become brittle from a very large filling or root canal. Because they have a margin or ridge where the crown meets tooth, crowns can be more difficult to clean.
• Bridges
-A bridge is one way of replacing one or more teeth. Bridges have anchor teeth with replacement teeth and are fused together. They are impossible to floss without threading floss under the fused portion. Threading is tedious and often difficult.
• Gum Disease
-gingivitis and more advanced gum disease require more time and effort to reverse. Any product that gently keeps plaque away from your gums will make them healthier.
• Receding Gums
-When gums recede the roots of the teeth are exposed. Because roots surfaces are not as hard as enamel they are more vulnerable to abrasive toothpaste and brushing too hard. They are also more susceptible to tooth decay making thorough but gentle plaque removal even more important.

There are many dental clients that would benefit from using a Waterpik ultra dental water jet. Whether you choose a waterpik flosser or another dental care product, you CAN prevent chronic inflammation from gum disease.

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