They used to be very poppular a few years back and you hear of them any more. I was wondering because my dentist says I am getting pockets in my gums and to make sure I clean will.
2007-02-13 15:26:18 · 5 answers · asked by itsme 2 in Health ➔ Dental
Yes, they are good for your teeth and gums, but do not overdo it on the setting. Setting it too high can damage your gums.
Sonciare toothbrushes are good.
I had terrible pockets and after having a quad scaling, I used a Sonicare, listerine, melaleuca oil on my gums and lots of flossing. I was able to heal all the pockets but three very deep ones that had bone loss. Those required surgery to add bone grafts.
I am healthy with no pockets now!!
2007-02-13 15:31:26 · answer #1 · answered by peaceandharmonyandmercy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do think they are good for cleaning out creaves between your teeth, but honestly dental floss is better, takes longer, though. I purchased a sonicare dental kit for myself for Christmas and after I use it my teeth feel like they have just been cleaned by a professional, however my dentist is all for the Sonicare but he still recommends flossing. If your not going to floss, I would think a water pic would be my second choice. Why don't you call your dentists office and ask?
2007-02-13 15:33:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do Water Picks Work
2016-11-07 07:24:35 · answer #3 · answered by smolinsky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think so. maybe if you have something large and visible stuck in there from time to time. but i think if you brush properly and floss that should be plenty
2007-02-13 15:33:50 · answer #4 · answered by danielmartin6 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
short answer yes..
2007-02-13 15:32:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋