Flossing your teeth with water? The pros and cons of a water flosser!
- - Water flosser for the teeth
- - Benefits of a Water Flosser
- Simple plaque removal
- Remove stuck-on food from between your teeth
- Helping Bleeding Gums
- Using a water flosser for braces and implants
- Remedy dry mouth with a mouthwash
- Cordless water flosser for travelling
- Cleaning teeth in the shower
- - Disadvantages of a water flosser
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Want to improve your oral care? Then it’s worth making the use of a water flosser part of your daily routine. With the help of the waterjet of the flosser, you can clean your teeth better and easier than with regular floss. It is therefore also ideal for people who find flossing difficult. Here’s how to floss.
Water flosser for the teeth
A water flosser is also called a mouth wash. It is a device with which you can spray a jet of water between your gums and teeth. This effectively removes plaque, bacteria and food residues. Oral irrigators may look different, but they are all basically the same. They all have a water reservoir, a special nozzle and an electric motor that drives the pump. This motor drives the water into your mouth and between your teeth.
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Benefits of a Water Flosser
But why use a waterjet tooth flosser? To answer that question it is useful to look at the advantages of this device.
Simple plaque removal
Because the water jet can reach the hard-to-reach places in your mouth, it is very effective in removing plaque. This is important because plaque can cause all kinds of complaints. For example, it can lead to foul breath and, in time, cavities in your teeth. With a regular mouthwash, you can significantly reduce the risk of these complaints.
Remove stuck-on food from between your teeth
After brushing your teeth, it may seem as if they are well-cleaned. Unfortunately, a toothbrush cannot reach all parts of your teeth. As a result, food particles can remain between your teeth and gums. Fortunately, a toothpick with water can be used to remove these.
Helping Bleeding Gums
It is those invisible plaque and food particles that remain between your teeth that can cause irritation. This can easily cause your gums to bleed. You might notice this, for example, when brushing your teeth or when jabbing between them with a toothpick. By flossing regularly with water, you reduce these irritations and the risk of bleeding gums.
Using a water flosser for braces and implants
Keeping your teeth clean can be even trickier with braces and implants. For example, braces make it harder to clean the surface of your teeth. A flosser with water can be a great way to do this and it also cleans the less accessible areas.
Remedy dry mouth with a mouthwash
A genetic predisposition or the use of certain medications can cause extremely dry mouth. A mouthwash can help alleviate this problem by creating a layer of moisture in your mouth. This dilutes the saliva. This is important because saliva plays an important role in the prevention of cavities and gum disease.
Cordless water flosser for travelling
There are different types of flossers. Which one is best for your teeth will largely depend on how you plan to use the flosser. For example, you can choose an upright mouth rinse. However, you will need an electrical outlet. You’ll also need to refill the water tank from time to time. If you don’t have an outlet in the bathroom, you can also choose a cordless mouth wash. These are also great for travelling.
Cleaning teeth in the shower
There are several different mouth showers you can use in the shower, such as the cordless water flosser. This way you can immediately rinse your teeth under the shower.
Disadvantages of a water flosser
So the advantages are clear, but are there any disadvantages to using such a water flosser? When used properly, the device is a good addition to your oral hygiene routine. However, it is important that the flosser is used correctly. If you spray from the wrong angle, the water can actually push the food particles further into the gums. Therefore, read the instructions carefully before using the flosser for the first time. In addition, if you suffer from periodontitis or inflamed gums, it is advised to be careful not to use a water jet that is too hard. Fortunately, many water-flushing machines have several settings that allow you to choose the pulsation setting that suits you best.
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Written by
Kim Schouten
In recent years, she has worked in various areas to improve oral health care for both young and old. Oral care is an essential part of daily care. This is because good oral care is not only important for the mouth, but also for overall health. Therefore, it is very important to create awareness and share knowledge about this.
Frequently asked questions
What are the benefits of a water flosser?
The biggest advantage of a water flosser is that it makes it easier to reach hard-to-reach areas in your mouth. The water flosser allows you to clean better between your teeth and removes plaque, food particles and bacteria. In addition, a water flosser can also reduce the symptoms of dry mouth and help with bleeding gums.
What are the disadvantages of a water flosser?
If not used properly, food particles between the teeth can be squirted deeper into the gums, instead of out. Be sure to read the instructions carefully before use and seek advice from your dentist or dental hygienist if necessary.
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