Studies have determined that the act of brushing removes roughly 60% of plaque from off our teeth, so how do we clean the remaining 40% to ensure optimal oral health? A majority of people will answer this question with the obvious answer of ’flossing’; however, many may still estimate that waterpiks are an adequate solution to removing the remaining 40% of plaque. While there are some clear differences between both approaches, let’s explain whether using floss or waterpicks is more effective when it comes to cleaning our teeth.
The Flossing Approach
Given how roughly half of the adult population experiences gum disease at some point over the course of their life, and an estimated 40% of adults don’t even floss in the first place, it’s abundantly clear why no one should solely rely on brushing to ensure optimal dental health. Flossing with string has been a tried-&-true way to remove plaque, food particles, and bacteria from our teeth since its creation back in 1819. In addition to preventing gum disease and tooth decay, classic string floss is easy to control and allows users to thoroughly and fully clean between each tooth. Additionally, flossing is the only way to efficiently utilize the C-shape technique, which is a tarter-removing method that’s demonstrated when a user curves the floss string around their teeth and slides it down the sides of their tooth.
Unfortunately, some people, especially those with dexterity issues, may find it difficult to reach some areas of their mouth with traditional string floss. Some modern flossing accessories, GumChucks being the prime example, are specifically designed to accomplish C-Shape flossing. Unlike one-piece flossers that hold the floss in a rigid position, GumChucks’ two-handle device gives you better leverage, letting you control the tension of the floss and allowing you to effectively clean the sides of each tooth. The handles make it easier for everyone to floss, especially those with limited dexterity, with the added bonus of never having to stick your fingers in your mouth!
The Waterpik Approach
Similar to regular flossing, waterpiks and water-flossing devices remove food particles and bacteria stuck between your teeth. To use your waterpik, fill the reservoir with lukewarm water, lean over the sink to avoid a watery mess, hold the tip to your teeth, and spray water out in steady pulses to clean the surfaces of your purely whites. After maintaining this process for a minimum of 2-minutes, be sure to empty the leftover water from the reservoir to ensure that bacteria doesn’t grow inside. While waterpiks have acquired the ADA (American Dental Association) Seal of Acceptance due to how they help reduce gum disease and overall bacteria in the mouth, a vast majority of dentists and studies conclude that waterpiks don’t remove plaque near as well as classic floss.
Since the stream of water in waterpiks is unable to create the level of friction that traditional floss is capable of when removing food particles and plaque, most dentists consider water-flossers as an inferior alternative to string floss. In addition to being a messy and costly alternative, waterpiks are known to only remove a fraction of the plaque that string floss is capable of. Instead, most dentists recommend using waterpicks as a compliment to flossing as adding it to your oral health strategy improves the effectiveness of flossing. When used in addition to regular string floss, waterpiks are safe and only detrimental to your wallet; although, when used as a substitute to flossing, waterpiks aren’t nearly as effective.
Flossing With GumChucks
It’s been said that the mouth is a mirror of health and disease throughout the body, which means that poor oral health can negatively affect overall health. When your teeth reach a stage of intensive plaque build-up, they began to rot which results in bacteria entering your bloodstream and traveling throughout the rest of your body, which can lead to serious health conditions such as:
- Heart disease
- Diabetes
- Osteoporosis
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Pneumonia
To prevent these numerous painful health complications, it’s important to practice affective oral health habits beforehand. Flossing is the only way to remove this tartar from between your teeth and keep plaque out of hard-to-reach places. Fortunately, GumChuck’s unique design does this better than any other flosser or waterpik on the market. GumChucks’ design ensures a flossing experience that’s faster, easier, and more effective than competing flossers or traditional floss. Our two handles with disposable floss allow you to comfortably reach all your teeth, even those in the back, while wrapping the floss around each tooth. This creates the vital “C-Shape” necessary to get below the gum line and effectively clean each tooth.
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