Why do many people switch to water flossers to clean in between their teeth? Brushing twice a day and flossing once a day are crucial to keep your mouth healthy. As the toothbrush bristles cannot reach and clean the tight spaces between your teeth efficiently, oral hygienists suggest appliances like a thin string of nylon or Teflon (flossing wire), interdental brush to clean between the teeth and underneath the gum line. This practice holds various health benefits like preventing the build-up of plaque, reducing bad breath, reducing the risk of cavities, etc.
If you want to do floss whilst having trouble with flossing wires, then you can prefer water flossers. Do you want to know more about this appliance? This is for you. Keep reading.
What is a Water Flosser? Water floss is a handheld device that contains a special water flosser tip, motor with pump, and a water reservoir. When it is switched on, the motor and pump produce a stream of pulsating water from the reservoir. The stream of pressurized water is emitted through the flosser tip against the teeth. In simply, you are going to clean the interdental spaces with a steady stream of water instead of a flossing wire. Hence this device is also known as "Oral irrigator".
How to clean your mouth with water dental flossers? Fill the flosser's reservoir with lukewarm water. Hold the appliance at 90 degrees towards your teeth and turn it ON.