{"id":7897,"date":"2022-03-26T04:16:51","date_gmt":"2022-03-26T04:16:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bangaloredentistimpant.com\/?p=7897"},"modified":"2022-03-26T04:16:51","modified_gmt":"2022-03-26T04:16:51","slug":"waterpik-flossing-thread-flossing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marswebsolution.com\/dentalmws\/blog\/waterpik-flossing-thread-flossing\/","title":{"rendered":"Waterpik or String Flossing: Which is best?\ufffc"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Waterpiks are oral irrigating devices that help clean your teeth with a stream of water instead of a strand of floss which is a traditional flossing technique.<\/p>\n\n

If you visit your dentist, probably your dentist would have asked you \u201cAre you flossing regularly?\u201d It\u2019s asked so because it is important! Most of us hate running a piece of floss in between the teeth and hence leave flossing out of our daily oral cleaning routine. But do you think just brushing your teeth is sufficient to ensure plaque removal and prevention of cavities?\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

Interdental cleaning, such as flossing, is essential for maintaining good oral health. There are two options for interdental cleaning: Thread flossing and Waterpik\u2014<\/p>\n\n

When it comes to comparing thread flossing vs Waterpik, you might be in for a pleasant surprise! Because there are some big benefits to consider\u2014<\/p>\n\n

Thread Flossing Method:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
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Flossing must be ideally done every day. For it to work, you must wrap the string dental floss against your tooth in a \u201cC\u201d shaped manner and then rub it up and down the side and under the gums.<\/p>\n\n

But, thread flossing can only reach about 1-3mm into your gum pockets. In case, if you have gum disease with periodontal pockets deeper than 4mm, regular floss can\u2019t help you clean the gums. Thread flossing can\u2019t clean the concavities on the sides of your tooth roots. When you use thread flossing, you can just clean between teeth and under the edges of your gums.\u00a0

It is not easy to reach deeper than 3-4mm into your periodontal pockets with thread floss. This can be a problem if you have periodontal disease or gum disease.<\/p>\n\n

Waterpik Flossing Method:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
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Oral irrigating devices are special devices that you can use in addition to traditional flossing to reach down into deeper periodontal pockets which are not likely possible with thread flossing alone.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

Technically, replacing regular flossing with water flossing or Waterpik is not advisable, but some people benefit more from using a Waterpik compared to thread floss. Apart from keeping away the plaque on teeth using Waterpik also ensure healthy gums, and reduces bleeding. In addition, the steady stream of water spray on the teeth and gums ensures stimulation of gums ultimately leading to better blood circulation.<\/p>\n\n

Who should use Waterpik flossing?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Anybody can use a water flosser. In fact, it is a whole lot easier than dental floss if you\u2019re cleaning around things like:<\/p>\n\n