Pros and cons of the dental irrigator

More and more people decide to clean their teeth with dental irrigators. Many talk about its benefits, but really, what are the pros and cons of a dental irrigator for your mouth?

Pros of the dental irrigator

Using it regularly, you will get all these advantages:

• Reduction of bacterial plaque formed by food.
• Easy to remove food debris that is trapped between the teeth.
• Frequent use helps prevent cavities, gum disease and serious mouth problems.
• They serve to eliminate stains on the teeth, helping them to recover a little of their natural color.
• It is not necessary to change them regularly, like toothbrushes.
• Well used they become more effective than a toothbrush or oral floss.
• They include various types of heads, which allow cleaning to be adapted to the specific needs of your mouth.
• They are better for cleaning an orthodontic brace than a toothbrush.

Cons of the dental irrigator

Although they are very beneficial for your mouth, and have many advantages, dental irrigators also have some cons that you should take into account:

• They can be more expensive than an electric toothbrush.
• A lot of water is consumed during use.
• Desktop models need to be continuously connected to the current to work, which increases the cost of light.
• The filters are quite sensitive, and if they are used a lot they break easily.
• Some models take up a lot of space in the sink, and are so heavy that they cannot be stored after each use.