A water flosser is a device that direct a stream of water to clean away any leftover plaque and food debris from teeth and gums.
It's also called as an oral irrigator or a dental water jet.
ADVANTAGES:
- Complementary to toothbrush's cleaning capability.
- It effectively reduces bacteria in spots like the gaps between the teeth and the gum line.
- A water flosser can clean braces and teeth gently without damaging the braces or hurting the teeth.
DISADVANTAGES:
- For those who are currently struggling with severe symptoms of inflammation or loose teeth, we do not recommend using a water flosser as it may worsen the symptoms.
- It might be difficult for kids and elderly peoples.
- It does not remove all the debris, so manual tooth brushing should not be stopped.
WHO NEEDS A WATER FLOSSER:
- Person who is wearing braces.
- Those who feel difficult to do use a manual floss.
- Those who are wearing removable dentures.
Water flosser was as efficient as regular floss in removing inter-dental plaque on single use.