I brush and floss about 2-3 times a day to help with my minor gingivitis. I decided to invest in a nice electric toothbrush (nicer than my Oral B Vitality but cheaper than the one at the dentist office) and now, I got a new Waterpik water rinse thingy.
Can I both floss and use the Waterpik as part of my teeth cleaning and gum maintenance routine (I know it's time consuming)?
2007-11-03 17:39:31 · 6 answers · asked by chrstnwrtr 7 in Health ➔ Dental
Unfortunately, a Waterpik only removes the material around the tooth such as debris (food), and does not take off the plaque that causes the caries and gum disease.
Saying that, I think your idea of flossing and the use of the Waterpik is perfect..................you will keep your teeth in great shape...........also consider the brush of course ................
2007-11-03 18:51:21 · answer #1 · answered by Mark W 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Flossing is the only thing that works getting the bacteria off between the teeth. A water pick is used for hard to clean areas like braces and such. Brushing after meals and flossing once a day is fine. Remember that you have to stimulate the gum tissue along with brushing your teeth. Rinsing with a mouthwash after brushing will also help, ACT is a good rinse that has added fluoride to help fight the missed bacteria.
2007-11-04 02:00:43 · answer #2 · answered by B.Woorley 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no substitute for flossing. The Water Pik is for removing the debrie between the teeth. What a wonderful combination of the two.
Use the two as well as brushing and you'll do fine.
2007-11-04 06:09:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've seen waterpiks advertised to be used to clean in between teeth. I mostly use mine to clean out my ear so there isn't too much of an ear wax buildup.
2007-11-03 17:46:29 · answer #4 · answered by cdeafiem 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when I had a waterpik and braces, I used the corded style and it worked tremendous. merely ensure your water rigidity isn't too extreme, fairly upon getting the braces placed on. Oh, and it is nonetheless smart to floss each and every once later on to get what the waterpik can not.
2016-10-23 08:54:42 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dentist says no but I use mine to blast away food particles that flossing and brushing don't get. Wouldn't want to be without it.
2007-11-03 17:47:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋