Complete guide to use and benefits

The waterpik irrigatorsalso known as waterflossers (oral irrigators), are the ideal complement to improve the cleanliness of your mouth, obtaining a much better result than with a toothbrush or dental floss.

How to use a Waterpik irrigator to get a complete cleaning of your mouth? Throughout this guide we will indicate the steps to follow.

What is the Waterpik for?

Before teaching you how to use the Waterpik irrigator, are you clear about what it is for and what the benefits would be for your mouth?

• The irrigator helps to eliminate a 99.9% of bacterial plaque in the mouththanks to its powerful jet.
• It's more effective to remove tartar than the toothbrush.
• Using the Waterpik helps remove food debris trapped between teeth. The most difficult ones can be removed later using dental floss.
• Combining it with mouthwash, disinfect the moutheliminating any bacteria or toxins that can cause bad breath.
• Reaches any corner of the mouthpreventing bacteria from remaining, preventing the appearance of cavities or gingivitis.
• using the mouthpiece for the tongueit is possible to clean the white stain from it, eliminating any trace of dirt, toxins or bacteria.
• regular use helps to gradually recover the natural color of the teethas the water jet removes layers of dirt and stains.
• By regulating the level of the jet, Waterpik offers an irrigator that serves not only to clean teeth, but also helps to reduce gum inflammation and prevent bleeding when cleaning in the periodontal pocket.
• Its simplicity and simplicity is perfect for teaching children a dental hygiene routine. They may even find it fun to use.
• The different nozzlesor heads, that are included allow you to customize the cleaningadapting at all times to the needs of each user.

Waterpik user guide

Now that you are clear about what the Waterpik irrigator is for, let's get straight to the point: In this guide we will explain, step by step, how to use the Waterpik dental irrigator to achieve a perfect smile.

Step 1 – Connect the irrigator

The first step, obviously, will be to connect the irrigator to a power source. Keep in mind that Waterpik has both wireless and desktop models.

The former work with an internal battery, so will require an initial charge. The seconds, it connect directly to electrical current.

Step 2 – Brush your teeth

Before using the Waterpik irrigator you should always brush your teeth first. This will help "weaken" plaque and food debris that are stuck to your mouth, making it easier to remove.

Step 3 – Fill the water tank

Follow the manufacturer's instructions for refilling the irrigator's water tank. Desktop models generally have a removable tank.

In the case of wireless, these are filled by a small hole that is protected by a cap on the back.

Step 4 – Choose the mode of use

Before turning on the irrigator you must do two things; The first is select water pressure. Depending on the model, this can go from 1 to 5 or 1 to 10.

The second thing is choose the mode of use, choosing the type of jet you want to use. Normally, Waterpik irrigators usually have three modes: soft for mouths with dental sensitivity or gum inflammation, normal for quick cleaning and strong For cleaning brackets or removing the most resistant food remains.

Step 5 – Attach the nozzle

Choose the head you want to use and place it on the handle, applying a little pressure. You will hear a "click" when it has been well incorporated into the irrigator.

Check that you can rotate it without problems.

Step 6 – Position yourself over the sink

When you start the irrigator, a stream of water will fall from your mouth, as well as splash a lot. For this reason, it is advisable to lean over the sink to prevent it from falling to the floor.

Step 7 – Connect the irrigator

Press the ON button on the handle to start the irrigator and start cleaning.

Step 8 – Clean the mouth

Once running, how do you use the Waterpik to get a good clean? You must follow the gum line.

That is, at no time should you aim directly at the tooth, but rather at that line so that the water that falls cleans both the periodontal pockets and the surface of the tooth.

When you're done with the outside, rotate the nozzle to start on the inside.

Step 9 – Empty the tank and clean it

You should never leave the tank with waterunless someone else is going to use it immediately after you.

Empty it and clean it with water, making sure to dry it with a dry cloth. If there are traces of water, germs could form that reduce the quality of the water in future cleanings.