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Do I Need To Use A Water Flosser Instead Of Regular Floss?

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Most common questions used to investigate

Do you regularly floss after brushing your teeth?

Do you currently wear braces?

Do you have gum pockets?

Do you have one or more dental crowns or dental implants?

Do you regularly experience your gum line inflammation?

Common conclusions

Using a floss after brushing your teeth on a daily basis will be a good start. It can help reduce the amount of bacteria and food residues in your interdental spaces and avoid interdental decay or early gum disease. At the beginning, regular floss string will be enough for you to keep entire dental gaps clean and work out the flossing technique.

Using a water flosser along with a super floss will be good for you. Passing through orthodontic treatment it is essential to remove food particles from brace clips and between your teeth. Pressurized pulsating water stream can also help your gums to stay healthy. Gently glide the water flosser tip along and around each clip to clean it up after your regular brushing routine.

Using a water flosser can be especially helpful for you due to periodontal pockets caused by gum disease. These areas need more attention during regular oral care routine since they are easier plugged with food particles and epithelium crust. Try to use water flossing after brushing your teeth to avoid inflammation and decay. Gently glide the tip along gum line focusing on pockets. Make sure water stream is of comfortable temperature and intensity. One more benefit is that water flosser helps keeping your breath continuously fresher. Schedule a visit to your dentist to specify gum disease reasons.

It is essential for you to use a water flosser since you are having some dental structures in your mouth. Keeping gum borders clean and healthy should make your crowns or implants last longer. Gently glide the water flosser tip along gum line. Start from the back teeth focusing on hard-to-reach areas and your dental constructions. Continue until you work off the inside and outside of both your upper and lower teeth. This can help you ensure the entire mouth is thoroughly cleaned.

Based on your answers, you currently need to work out your oral hygiene technique. It seems you got that inflammation as a result of lasting bacteria presence on your enamel surface. Using water flosser along with regular floss string will be helpful for you. Keep brushing your teeth twice a day and floss afterwards. Gently glide the water flosser tip along gum line. Start from the back teeth focusing on hard-to-reach areas. Continue until you work off the inside and outside of both your upper and lower teeth. This can help you ensure the entire mouth is thoroughly cleaned. If the situation persists visit your dentist for the examination.

Based on your answers, there is no strong need of using water flosser. Keep brushing your teeth twice a day and floss afterwards.

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