Jan 29, 2025 · A water flosser is a device that aims a stream of water at the teeth. It's also called an oral irrigator or a dental water jet.

Apr 23, 2020 · So I posted a couple weeks ago about having a popcorn hull stuck in my teeth that I couldn't get out. I decided to buy a water pik, it worked instantly! Thank goodness. I figured it would be a good buy anyway for my husband and I. My husband has tonsil stones really bad too and we've been told...

Jun 1, 2018 · I went to many dentists even to ask them, but no one had a floss threader or super floss, I really came to a point where I just want to cry, the bridge smells horrible, and the only suggestion I get is to get interdental sticks, I found the sticks, they cant clear all of the bridge, and they just make my gums bleed like insane, the only other ...

Feb 7, 2018 · I have a Waterpik flosser and I used to use it at maximum power. My teeth were hurting, reacting to the cold, they were sensitive. My dentist was the one to tell me that this company makes very powerful flossers and to use level 4 …

Jan 13, 2006 · There is no real evidence to support the use of a waterpik. I tend to like the idea of it, but it simply doesn't appear to do anything useful. The time would be better spent using floss and interdental brushes. I do also quite like sonicare brushes, but again the research doesn't seem to support them as being very effective in comparison with ...

Feb 24, 2023 · Diagnosis. To tell whether you have periodontitis and how severe it is, your dentist may: Review your medical history to identify any factors that could be linked to your symptoms.

Nov 16, 2023 · Overview. Gingivitis is a common and mild form of gum disease, also called periodontal disease. It causes irritation, redness, swelling and bleeding of your gingiva, which is the part of your gum around the base of your teeth.