Flossing is a proven way to improve
your oral health.
Most people should floss at least once
or even twice a day.
Making sure to remove food debris
and plaque from between your teeth
will help prevent gum disease and cavities.
If you find it hard to use string floss,
then explore other options to keep up
with this important part of your
oral hygiene routine.
Water and air flossers are alternatives
to string floss that both do a great job
at removing plaque.
Exploring the differences between the
two can help you make the right choice
for your needs.
NOBLE DENTAL Tooth extraction is often
necessary to remove a tooth
that is impacted.
An impacted tooth is one that
cannot break completely through
the gum line.
Wat Is an Air Flosser?
Air flossers look a lot like an electric toothbrush.
They use pressurized air with a small amount of
water to blow away plaque along your gum line.
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Air flossers are cordless and don’t have tubes
like water flossers do.
Since they don’t need a large water reservoir,
they are easier to stow away in a drawer when
you are through.
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People tend to like air flossers because
they are easier for people to use
without making a mess.
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NOBLE DENTAL Tooth extraction is often
necessary to remove a tooth
that is impacted.
An impacted tooth is one that
cannot break completely through
the gum line.
How Does a Water
Flosser Work?
Water flossers also use air to generate
pressure, but they use more water.
The extra water helps to loosen up
plaque and wash it away.
Dentists sometimes recommend adding
special mouth rinses to the water to treat
gum disease.
You might prefer a water flosser if you
have stubborn plaque that needs more
power to remove it.
Families also tend to like that water
flossers have different colored tips,
which can be swapped out
for multiple users.
NOBLE DENTAL Tooth extraction is often
necessary to remove a tooth
that is impacted.
An impacted tooth is one that
cannot break completely through
the gum line.
How Do You Know
Whic Is Best?
Looking at the research is an effective
way to narrow down your options.
A recent study showed that water flossers
are 80% more effective for reducing
gingivitis compared to an air flosser.
They were also 70% better
for plaque reduction.
Water flossers are especially helpful
for removing plaque on the lingual
surface of the teeth.
This surface of your teeth is the area
that is closer to your tongue.
Since brushing the back of your teeth can
be challenging, blasting them with water
helps to wash the plaque away.
For this area, water flossers removed
two-times more plaque than air flossing.
They further reduced plaque at the gum
line by three-times as much as air flossers.
Ultimately, the best type of flosser
is the one that works for you.
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Some people prefer the convenience of an air
flosser that can be stashed away in a drawer.
Others need the extra cleaning power of more
pressurized water.
Either way, you should also continue using
floss that removes plaque with more
manual friction.
Floss picks and interdental brushes are
options you can use if traditional floss
is hard to use.
You can alternate using string floss
with a water or air flosser in the morning
and evening.
Or, you can do both during the same
oral hygiene routine.
We always like to say that there’s
a solution for every oral hygiene challenge.
Water and air flossers are great for people
with braces, bridges and closely-spaced teeth.
If you need help choosing a flosser,
just let us know.
You’ll love that fresh and clean feeling
you get from better plaque removal.
Plus, you’ll be able to look forward
to easier dental cleanings when you’ve
done such a great job at home.
Noble Dental Care is a family oriented
dental care clinic with dentists that care
about you and your health.
Give us the opportunity to give you the
smile of your dreams.
Call us for an appointment
at (480) 820-3515.