As per our research, 85 % of oral health diseases that people suffer from can be prevented through proper tooth brushing and flossing.
While, majority of us manage to brush our teeth twice a day,string flossing is not something that most of us do and are comfortable with.
Firstly, let us understand why flossing is important because if you don’t feel that flossing is important, there’s no fancy gadget that’s going to convince you to do it.
WHY DO WE NEED TO FLOSS?
The areas between your teeth account for 35 percent of plaque build-up, and these areas are prone to gingivitis which will lead to gum disease if left untreated. Flossing is designed to clean the plaque in your mouth that builds up in these areas.
Gingivitis or bleeding gums is a very common condition. It is a signal of infection and inflammation in your mouth and body.
Flossing is designed to prevent bacterial growth that lead to gum disease.Also gum disease has been linked to heart conditions, diabetes, and lung infections and thus preventing gum diseases can lead to a holistic improvement in health.
WATER FLOSSER: NEW ADVANCED WAY OF FLOSSING
Most people struggle to floss with string (which till date has been the most common method of flossing teeth) and don’t end up doing it correctly.
Compared to a string flosser, a water flosser (sometimes also called Oral Irrigators) is much easier to use. The basic premise of a water flosser is that it uses a water stream which through its pressurized and targeted stream helps in removing food debris and prevents plaque formation.
As per a research done at the University of Nebraska, it has been found that water flosser reduced gum bleeding by as much as 93% and gum disease by more than 50%.
Our team of specialized dentists at Dent Ally have found patients’ oral health to have improved significantly upon regular usage of water flossers and correct tooth brushing technique.
“A Lot of our patients state ease as the major reason why they use water flossers regularly over string flossers. We are able to see the impact in their usage through improved oral health on regular followups.”
Says Dr. Shashi Bhushan Gupta, Senior Prosthodontist and Implantologist, Dent Ally
WHICH CASES IS IT MOST SUITABLE FOR?
Our specialists recommend that everyone should use water flossing in addition to the regular tooth brushing which is mandatory. The Water flosser should be treated as a tool to prevent oral diseases and it is specifically recommended to the following patients :
- Patients suffering from gum diseases
- Patients having dental implants
- Patients undergoing orthodontic treatment
THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND WHILE USING A WATER FLOSSER:
- A Water Flosser is a personal use item and thus the tips used should be for personal individual use only and should not be shared.
- The water that is used in water flossers should be clean drinking soft water.
- The advantage of water flossing can be derived only if you are doing in the right way. There is a technique to using the water flosser correctly and the right technique can be best explained to you by your dentist.
- There might be a possibility that gums are bleeding more after usage of water flosser. You need not worry about it as inflamed gums may result in bleeding. Incase the bleeding continues, do consult with your dentist once.
WHICH WATER FLOSSER TO BUY?
There are several brands in the market, but some of the recommended brands by our team of dentists are Waterpik and Oracura. These are easily available on online portals and you can also ask your dentist to get you the right one that they suggest for you.
“We have found our patients oral health maintenance to have significantly improved ever since they have been using water flossers”
says Dr. Charu Makhija, Senior Endodontist, Dent Ally
At Dent Ally, best dental clinic in Delhi, India, we are a team of 13 internationally trained specialized dentists and are known for addressing root causes of dental problems through the most advanced and pain free treatment options.
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