The benefits of an oral irrigator and how to choose a professional and reliable one

01 Benefits of using a water flosser

A water flosser can supplement the shortcomings of a toothbrush in cleaning blind spots, such as interdental spaces, tooth crowns, and gingival crevices that are difficult to clean. Traditional oral hygiene tools cannot effectively clean these areas, which dentists generally consider to be prone to dental problems. Using a water flosser can effectively remove dental plaque and tartar, prevent periodontal diseases, and improve early-stage dental issues. In addition, the jet of water from a water flosser can massage the gums and promote blood circulation in the periodontal tissues.

Consistently using a water flosser can also whiten teeth and freshen breath. For orthodontic patients, a water flosser can effectively clean the brackets and interdental spaces that are difficult to clean with a toothbrush.

02 Hazards of using an unprofessional water flosser

Non-professional oral irrigators can cause tooth enamel wear, leading to toothache, tooth sensitivity, and in severe cases, even damage to soft tissues such as gums, causing gum recession. In addition, non-professional oral irrigators can also accelerate the deterioration of oral basic diseases, making the oral environment worse and more complex. At the same time, non-professional oral irrigators can also cause chronic tooth injuries, which is irreversible and often too late for people to discover.

03 How to choose a professional and reliable oral irrigator

You should choose a professional and strong brand of oral irrigator, which has rich experience in oral care data and accumulated technology. They invest a large amount of money every year in research and development, adjusting and optimizing hundreds of core parameters such as the uniform stability of pulse frequency, long-term power attenuation, water pressure intensity range, balance of water scale, and water output accuracy. Compared with non-professional brands, the risk of tooth injury from these brands' oral irrigators is reduced by 300%.

When purchasing a water flosser, it is important to choose a reliable product with good after-sales service. First, pay attention to the replacement cost of the nozzle. Four nozzles need to be replaced each year, and if the unit price is too high, it will increase the operating cost. Second, choose a product with a long warranty period, with a minimum of one year. In addition, check if the product supports a 7-day return policy without any reason. Some products claim to be trialable, but if they cannot be returned after opening, or if the return requires the customer to bear the cost of the nozzle, then it cannot be considered a true trial.

Choose a water flosser with a detachable water tank for better hygiene. Since the water used in a water flosser is usually not purified water, long-term use can lead to a large amount of microbial breeding in the water tank, resulting in green substances and bacterial growth. If possible, it is recommended to choose a water flosser with a larger caliber detachable water tank, as it is easier to clean.

In addition, choose a water flosser with a large capacity water tank. The water tank capacity affects the length of usage time and user experience, so it is recommended to choose a product with a large capacity. If there is a rigid standard, you can refer to a water flow flushing time of one and a half minutes, and a water tank capacity above this time would be ideal for the product.

Finally, choose a pulse-type water flosser. There are generally three types of water flossers: pulse, ultrasonic, and microbubble. It is recommended to choose a pulse-type because it provides better oral cleaning and protection. Pulse-type water flossers are suitable for Chinese people because the oral health condition of most Chinese people is relatively poor, with more than 90% of people suffering from periodontal disease, but many people do not pay much attention to it. Although ultrasonic flossers have good cleaning power, they may cause gum damage if used too forcefully. Microbubble flossers have weaker cleaning power and although they do not cause damage to teeth and gums, their cleaning ability is weaker.