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Get Yourself an Oral Irrigation Device

6/28/2017

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I'm in love with my new machine my dentist recommended.  In fact, I can't imagine life without it at this point.  To think I spent so many years flossing, several times a day wondering if I'm ever going to be able to keep my mouth healthy and clean.  Don't get me wrong, it is still essential to floss due to penetrable bio films, but this handy contraption makes water flossing a breeze. In fact, I USE IT several times a day because it is quick and easy, and most importantly leaves my mouth amazingly CLEAN.  

When I chose flossing alone, I could often feel smaller particles left behind from the usual string.  Not many, but sometimes the crevices near my crowns and bridge felt tainted, not squeaky clean as when I have my periodontal treatments. I can tell you, this device makes me feel as though I stepped out of the dentist office each time I use it.  And, most importantly, it is much easier then spending those minutes going around those teeth several times attaining that perfect cleanliness that becomes more difficult after you've had major dental work done.  
Oral irrigators or water jets work by using pressured water or mouthwash to dislodge biofilm (plaque) from gaps between the teeth, around the gum margin and into periodontal pockets. An oral irrigator can also be used on orthodontic appliances and people who have crowns and bridges. Oral irrigators were first invented as an alternative to dental flossing as many people found it difficult to use floss as they could not reach areas in the back of the mouth. This led to people flossing infrequently and subsequently plaque biofilm would build up on their teeth. It is the build up of biofilm from remaining food particles in the mouth that contributes to dental cavities, bad breath and gum disease.

There are two main benefits of using an oral irrigator. Firstly, the device is an easy and effective way of cleaning your teeth as the water streams can reach far back into the mouth and in-between the teeth themselves. This is because the handles on irrigators are ergonomically designed and they have angled nozzles which allow you to access all areas of the mouth. And, you do not need to use irrigators for a long period of time before they are effective. Just a 60 second blast is enough to clean teeth in all areas of the mouth. Secondly, studies have shown that by using an irrigator along with your daily brushing twice a day, you can remove 99% more plaque than if you only used a manual toothbrush. And further research suggests that using an irrigator improves gum health by up to 93%, compared to brushing alone. It also helps to significantly reduce gingivitis and calculus after only 2 – 4 weeks of use.

It is thought that it is the pulsating action of an irrigator that is key to what helps clear dental debris and food particles. Although the streams of water are gentle and un-invasive, the powerful and targeted action of the water jets does work well to disrupt the most difficult to reach areas of the mouth. By using a powerful miniature pump to send pulsating streams of water through a plastic tip to clean the teeth, debris is efficiently swept away from over, between and under the teeth and at the same time works to stimulate gum tissue. By incorporating a regime where you use an irrigator to first remove biofilm and food debris, you are ensuring that your teeth are effectively plaque free before you progress to brushing with fluoride toothpaste.

Click on the image below to find the PURSONIC at Walmart for less than $42. I chose this one and find it is wonderful with adequate PSI for teeth cleaning after careful research.  Best of all, it won't break your bank!

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