A healthy smile is more than a beauty goal. It?s the sign of good dental hygiene that can also prevent cavities and gum disease. And, at the heart of a healthy mouth is a regular tooth flossing routine.
Brushing your teeth doesn?t always clean out those tight gaps and hard to reach places food debris can hide. But with regular flossing, you can whip away all that plaque and bacteria, above and below the gum line.
For the best results, you have a choice of two methods ? the traditional floss and the newer, water-powered waterpik. Both are designed to deep clean your mouth and each method has its pros and cons. But which one comes out on top in the teeth cleaning stakes" We put both to the test to discover waterpik vs floss; which one is best" What Is a Waterpik"
Also known as a water floss or oral irrigator, a waterpik is a nifty handheld device that uses pressurized water in a fine jet to dislodge tartar, plaque, and food debris from between the teeth. And waterpiks are growing in popularity, and are along with teeth whitening strips, are one of the most popular at-home ways to maintain a Hollywood smile.
For control, it also includes water temperature and pressure settings so you can tailor the jet to your mouth and the sensitivity of your teeth and gums. The pulsating stream of water found in the best water flossers can also be used to clean just beneath the gum line and rinse out your mouth.
When it comes to how to use a waterpik, you will need to practice...