What do dentists think of oral irrigators?

If there is anyone who can have an authoritative voice on oral irrigators, it is dental professionals. According to the opinion of dentists, one of the best products is dental irrigators. Which is the reason?

Why do dentists recommend the use of dental irrigators?

First of all, you must be clear about one thing: the dental irrigator is only a cleaning complement, which in no way replaces the toothbrush and dental floss.

In other words, It serves to reinforce the cleanliness of your mouthachieving:

• Eliminate more than 99% of bacterial plaque and tartar.
• It serves to end the tonsilloliths.
• Prevents the appearance of cavities, since it eliminates 99% of the bacteria in the mouth.
• By removing the remains of plaque, little by little the teeth recover their whitish color.
• Removes germs, toxins and bacteria from food on the tongue, eliminating the white spot.
• It is more practical to clean orthodontics, or brackets, since the contact of the water jet is more pleasant and soft than a brush. In addition, the irrigators include an exclusive mouthpiece for orthodontics.
• The water pressure can be regulated, adapting the jet to the needs of each user.
• By mixing the water with mouthwash, it reduces bad breath and itchy throat, leaving a pleasant feeling of freshness.

What kind of dental irrigator do dentists recommend on a case-by-case basis?

It is true that the opinion of dentists on dental irrigators is positive, however, depending on the case, it is recommended to use one type of model or another.

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These are the ones with the most power, so they are recommended for the following cases:

• Removal of plaque or layers of tartar.
• Remove food debris trapped between teeth.
• Orthodontics.
• Cleaning of crowns, implants or bridges (using the lowest power).
• Tongue cleaning.
• Cases of suffering from halitosis or gingivitis.

portable

cordless irrigators They have less power than the desktop onesand dentists often recommend them for use while traveling or at work for:

• Quick cleaning of the mouth (eliminates between 60-80% of bacterial plaque).
• Tongue cleaning.
• Because they have less power, they are better for implants than tabletop models, since they do not exert as much pressure that it can dislodge or break the tooth.
• orthodontics

manuals

Some brands have manual irrigators, that is, they work with the push of a button. Most are models that connect directly to the tap, but there are also models with a built-in tank. They do not have much power, since they do not have a pressure motor.

These are used for the following cases:

• Quick cleaning of the mouth.
• Remove tonsilloliths.
• Cleaning complement when traveling.