Choose interdental simplicity
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Combatting plaque build-up along the gum line and in the interdental spaces can be a challenge for many patients. With Waterpik™ water flosser solutions, individuals can experience fantastic oral hygiene that leaves their dentition feeling fresh.
Waterpik™ provides a wide range of effective oral hygiene adjuncts, with each one uniquely tailored to support your patients’ needs. The Waterpik™ Cordless Advanced water flosser is one such example, approved by the Oral Health foundation, and renowned amongst patients and clinicians for its potential to help transform an individual’s oral health.
Clinically proven to be up to 50% more effective than traditional dental floss,[i] patients can reduce the presence of plaque and food debris from the interproximal spaces with ease. For many individuals this can be an uncomfortable process when using other adjuncts, especially if they already have irritated gingival tissue and are not used to regular interdental cleaning. Understanding the benefits of interdental cleaning, many patients will readily jump at the chance to use an effective alternative to solutions other than dental floss or interdental brushes.[ii]
The Cordless Advanced water flosser simplifies this entire process. Patients need only aim the water flosser at the targeted site, and observe 99.9% removal of plaque biofilm after just 3 seconds of treatment.[iii] The burst of water is also gentle on the dentition and surrounding soft tissue, making it a pleasant experience.
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By using a water flosser, patients can simultaneously massage and stimulate the gingival tissue which may improve circulation. This helps to keep gingival structures strong and healthy, an absolute must for all patients who have previously found it difficult to keep an oral hygiene routine, or for those with implants, crowns, bridges, and veneers.
The magnetic 4-hour rapid charging system means the Cordless Advanced can be ready to use every morning and evening, and the waterproof design allows patients to use it in the shower. It is perfect for travel and small bathrooms too, owing to a sleek and compact design.
Orthodontic considerations
Waterpik™ solutions are designed to bring simplicity to the everyday patient’s oral hygiene routine. For patients undergoing comprehensive or invasive dental care, such as orthodontic or dental implant treatments, it’s important to tailor their oral hygiene routines to their new-found needs.
When patients live with orthodontic appliances, these routines can be especially difficult. It is abundantly important to remove all plaque and debris that is stuck in the interdental spaces and the crevices of a fixed brace, which presents new challenges. It’s no surprise that the literature notes that orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances increases plaque accumulation and subsequent caries development,[iv] creating new oral health issues after what can be a long form of treatment. The specialised Orthodontic Tip, which is compatible with the Cordless Advanced and a range of other Waterpik™ solutions, offers effective cleansing around brackets, interdental spaces and along the gum line. In fact, it has been clinically proven to be up to three times as effective as dental floss for cleaning around a fixed brace, making it an exceptional option for those undergoing such care.[v]
Take the next step
“Brushing your teeth is not enough” is a sentiment that should be passed on to patients where appropriate, in order to support them in maintaining a healthy dentition. Almost half of all UK adults have some level of irreversible periodontitis,[vi] and in these cases plaque control is essential to minimise the progression of disease – for individuals without the disease, prevention is a must.
Waterpik™ solutions, including the Cordless Advanced water flosser, can be of benefit to many patients, no matter their oral health condition. Consider suggesting your patients find the water flosser that is right for them, and discover clinical transformations when they return to the practice.
For more information on WaterpikTM water flosser products visit www.waterpik.co.uk. WaterpikTM products are available from Amazon, Costco UK, Argos, Boots and Tesco online and in stores across the UK and Ireland.
[i] Rosema, N. A., Hennequin-Hoenderdos, N. L., Berchier, C. E., Slot, D. E., Lyle, D. M., & van der Weijden, G. A. (2011). The effect of different interdental cleaning devices on gingival bleeding. J Int Acad Periodontol, 13(1), 2-10.
[ii] Rohra, K. (2019). Why Fret when you have the Dental Jet: A Review on the Oral Irrigators. EC Dental Science, 18, 360-368.
[iii] Gorur, A., Lyle, D. M., Schaudinn, C., & Costerton, J. W. (2009). Biofilm removal with a dental water jet. Compendium, 30(1), 1.
[iv] Salerno, C., Grazia Cagetti, M., Cirio, S., Esteves-Oliveira, M., Wierichs, R. J., Kloukos, D., & Campus, G. (2024). Distribution of initial caries lesions in relation to fixed orthodontic therapy. A systematic review and meta-analysis. European journal of orthodontics, 46(2), cjae008.
[v] Sharma, N. C., Lyle, D. M., Qaqish, J. G., Galustians, J., & Schuller, R. (2008). Effect of a dental water jet with orthodontic tip on plaque and bleeding in adolescent patients with fixed orthodontic appliances. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, 133(4), 565-571.
[vi] Department of Health & Social Care, NHS England, NHS Improvement, Office for Health Improvement & Disparitires, (2021). Chapter 5: Periodontal diseases. GOV.UK. (Online) Available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/delivering-better-oral-health-an-evidence-based-toolkit-for-prevention/chapter-5-periodontal-diseases#SPC [Accessed October 2024]
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