In the pursuit of whiter and healthier teeth, I dedicated weeks to experimenting with various water flossers designed to meticulously clean the spaces between teeth and along the gum line.
Water flossers, also known as oral irrigators, stand in stark contrast to the traditional, often painful, and environmentally unfriendly methods involving flossing tape. But what exactly is a water flosser? Dr. Khurrum Hussain, a dentist and clinical periodontist at Bupa Dental Care, explains, “These devices utilize a steady high-pressure or pulsating stream of water to target the areas between the teeth near the gum line.”
Their efficacy extends to individuals with braces or those who have undergone dental procedures like bridges, as water flossers prove more adept than tape at accessing hard-to-reach areas. Additionally, employing a water flosser to dislodge plaque from the gum line and eliminate food particles causing discoloration can contribute to teeth whitening.
