HydroFloss and Healthy Gums Go Hand In Hand

Have you ever wished there was one simple tool that effectively, easily and best of all quickly helped to clean the area that is most affected with gum disease?  Many people think that tooth brushing (and flossing) is the key to a healthy mouth, but the words tooth brushing may give you an indication of where you clean when you use a “tooth”brush.Gadgets like the Sonicare, Oral-B and Spin Brush are all fancy “tooth”brushes.  Manual “tooth” brushes are the same; they all focus on the teeth.

Gum disease happens below the gumline, often where a toothbrush cannot effectively reach.  Even great things like toothpicks, Go Betweens and proxy brushes are limited to the tops of the gums.In the event that you can get your toothbrush to reach, brushing alone does not remove the “biofilm” that is in the pocket.  Biofilm is the initial layer of bacteria that allows plaque to stick to teeth.  It builds up daily, and when removed on a regular basis helps to stop plaque, tartar and stain from building up.

Benefits Of Irrigation

Adding an oral irrigator to your daily routine will help you keep your mouth clean and your gums healthy. Oral irrigators work by shooting a focused stream of water between your teeth and along your gums, effectively removing trapped debris, bacteria, and plaque below the gum line.Studies show that pulsation irrigation can remove plaque up to 6mm below the gumline, where as a toothbrush and floss can only reach 2-3mm below. Since the early 1970s irrigation has proven to remove significantly more plaque below the gums than any other home care device, and now irrigation is well documented to be an effective alternative to dental floss.

Not All Irrigators Are Created Equal

One of the most important things to know about irrigation is the pressure of the water that is coming from the machine.  60psi (pounds per square inch) is considered the maximum amount of pressure recommended for the inside of the gums.  Pressure higher than that often results in irritation and damage to the bottom of the pocket, where the tooth and gums connect.  Continued use of pressure that is too high may actually cause your pockets to get deeper and for your gums to feel sore.  For comparison, the Waterpik device can go up to 90psi, which is why the instructions recommend using it on medium power.  The HydroFloss is designed to be used at full power once your gums get used to the workout.  Like anything, it’s good to build up slowly and find the balance that works for you.The secret to the HydroFloss success is its unique magnetic feature that is protected by two United States patents.  HydroMagnetics has the ability to stop the bacteria from attaching to the teeth.

Clinical studies show that the HydroFloss  oral irrigator is 44% more effective than non-magnetic oral irrigators, (Journal of Clinical Periodontology, Vol. 20, No. 5, May 1993, pages 314-317), and up to 64% more effective than non-magnetic oral irrigators, (Journal of Clinical Periodontology, Vol. 25, No. 4, April 1998, pages 316-321).

Good oral health comes from understanding how to create a balance between the bacteria in your mouth, the food and drink that you take in and the products that you use.

Whether you have inflamed and bleeding gums, periodontal pockets, crown & bridge work, implants, veneers, orthodontic appliances or are pregnant, the HydroFloss® oral irrigator will be a huge asset to your routine.