What is a water flosser and should I get one?
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- čas přidán 2. 07. 2024
- In this video Dr. Rich explains what is a water flosser and whether or not you should get one. Dr. Rich highly recommends getting a water flosser if you are someone who has braces, has dental bridges or dental implant bridges, or someone who has periodontal disease.
0:00 Intro
0:15 What is a water flosser
0:38 Should you get a water flosser
1:02 People with braces
1:19 People with dental bridges
1:31 People with periodontal disease
2:05 Mouthwash
2:25 Does it replace flossing?
3:43 Conclusion
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Who owns a water flosser? Do you like it? Do you use it everyday?
Just ordered a kusker.
@@Adeline9418 Let me know what you think of it after you use it.
@@VeryNiceSmileDental I'll try. I hate dental floss.
@@VeryNiceSmileDental I use one it's so helpful and remove stuck food out of my tooth as brush couldn't remove the stuck food in my tooth. I do have implant and dental bridge. When i used normal floss it used hurt my gum or led it to bleed.
One of the best descriptive videos about the water flossers.
My life has changed since I started using water flosser (Waterpick) but first i brush my teeth, then floss it with water flosser and finish it with mouth wash liquid. I would recommend water flosser to everyone!!!
Awesome! Glad to hear. Thank you very much for watching!
You should use the flosser before brushing as it will remove the fluoride you have just brushed for two minutes on ur teeth
@@pennyhamilton7937 well, I use moutwash as the final step so..
@@monkeymonkey9128it's not the same
Applying toothpaste was basically useless with your routine lol
A great tool but nothing replaces flossing with dental floss! I’m glad you mention that flossing is still something we should do regardless of waterflosser use.
Thank you very much for watching!
Terrific video! Good to know that I can’t substitute my regular flossing with a water flosser. Thanks!
What a wonderful explanation mate 👏 👌
Thank you!
Excellent video, Dr Rich. I've been using a Waterpik Water Flosser for several years, and my Hygienist says my teeth never looked better. I hated regular flossing, and only do it occasionally now, but I'm very diligent and thorough with my Waterpik.
Thank you. Glad to hear you are using a water flosser everyday!
Thank you for you affirmation.. this helps me a lot
Amazing video!! Very professional opinion given, thanks!
Glad you liked it!
Great👍..
Sir can you please make a video on Care and precautions tips to be taken for dental fillings,caps
Noted. Thank you very much for watching!
Thanks for such a nice video, i am using Dentiden water Flosser it is really effective and sturdy
I love my water flosser and yes I love it. I was not flossing at all but on my last dental visit I was told by my hygienist to use both. I do have a frontal partial permanent bridge. I currently own the Hangsun.
Thank you very much for watching!
I read that as Handgun, and thought that was a cool, if slightly aggressive, name for a water flosser. Happy smiles to you! 😁
I have weakness in my right hand so regular flossing is difficult. I do use a water pik at night and use those disposable floss sticks in the morning. My dentist said that he has noticed huge improvement since I started those habits. Before I didn’t floss at all
Hi, thank you very much for the comment. Do the best you can. Great to hear that you are taking care of your teeth! To paraphrase Iron Maiden, "Up the Ivories!" .
Terrific video doc! Good to know that I can’t actually substitute my regular flossing with a water flosser. Thanks!
Thanks very much Dan! And thank you very much for watching!
Actually studies show water flossing to be far superior....
Got mine from SHEIN and I love it ❤
these are a great idea.i never had great results with regular toothpaste and toothbrushes irritated gums.This method gets yr teeth really clean.
They work well in addition to brushing and flossing.
This is very entertaining, along with the useful information!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Well said. Thank you soo much.❤
You are so welcome!
Great informative and entertaining video
Thank you very much!
I have a medical problem that requries that I be on 3 blood thinners, so I can no longer floss for now. Have started using a water flosser (after I broke one of my porcelain crowns) and it has been very beneficial for me.
clear and stright to the point vid. Thanks
You're welcome! Thanks for watching.
I have the MySmile water flosser. I like it. Thanks for your tips on sequencing water flosser, floss, brush and mouthwash. Really helpful.
May I add that I have also a water flosser for my dog 🐶. It’s a Waterpik for human but works well for medium dog. My dog like it at slow pulse with room temperature water. I may save on vet $$$ dental care - future will tell me.
You are so welcome! Interesting to hear about your dog. What breed?
I don't think my dog would enjoy a water flosser. I do give him Ora-Vet chews once a week. Luckily he doesn't seem to have gum problems.
@@VeryNiceSmileDental she is a Portuguese Water Dog… she loves water in any kind of form ;-)
That first bit was hilarious
Thanks!
I love my water flosser i dont use flossing i hate it..i feel the waterpik is so much better and does the job i put a good quality mouthwash in the tank with the water
Thank you!
You're welcome!
I really think everyone should have an electric toothbrush just like me. Well, I use the Oclean W10 and I can guarantee that flossing is easier with Oclean.
My patients seem to do a better job cleaning their teeth when they use an electric toothbrush. Thank you very much for watching.
I literally can’t floss. My molars are so close together that last time I went to the dentist they had to use special super thin floss and stand up while pushing as hard as they could and still struggled to get it between them.
Have you tried using a water flosser?
@@VeryNiceSmileDental Not yet. I hope to once I can afford it.
Water floss changed my life , its amazing and must have , cleans especially teeth which are tight together . I use it twice a day . Before brushing my teeth .
Its recommended to use it before brushing ?
I use Nikki water flosser it’s so cool easy to handle light weight I recommend that … to all bros it’s available on Amazon
Use both
Got mine today at CVS and I am nervous hearing these videos
Thanks for the video! Big question: I just bought a Waterpik because I've relied on sugarless gum after meals, now can't tolerate anything sugarish... I need something for after meals, beyond just rinsing with water. Is it safe to use a waterpik immediately after a meal, at low pressure? Or could it damage the remineralizing enamel? (p.s. I manually floss daily, religiously and will continue to). Love my meals, but hate the aftertaste...
Hi, you should be fine using a water pick after every meal.
@@VeryNiceSmileDental thanks!
You're welcome!
I'm trying to decide between waterpik deluxe and philips sonicare water floser
Hi James, I haven't used either water flosser. Do any stores near you have them on display? That way you can see which one feels better in your hand. Also check on the size of the water flosser to make sure you have enough space on your bathroom counter. Thank you very much for watching.
I got one! the other day the only problem is it doesn't hold much water! it's cordless which is nice but with my disability once reach a certain point in the water holder the pressure not a good anymore! debating on getting another one where the water is separate I feel it'll be much easier to use and idk if it'll look weird in my bedroom lol will say I did have a alof of like white stuff in the water when used the water flosser!
Hi, sounds like you may need to refill it as you use it. I can see the water pickup not working at certain angles that you may hold the flosser at. Is there another brand that will work better for you?
@@VeryNiceSmileDental I thinking of those one where the water isn't attached to the actual sprayer that water comes out of!
A counter top style? There is also a shower flosser that hooks up to the shower head in your bathtub/shower, though I have never tried it.
Will a water flosser help me with getting food stick in my Gums no matter what I eat even rice gets stuck and another thing can it push food deeper into the gums?
It usually helps, give it try for a few weeks and let me know how it goes. Thanks for watching.
Use the soft mode I had that issue it don’t squirt as hard
After watching your vid I really want to have a water flosser, is their any brad you can recommend?
Hi, are there any stores near you that have them on display so you can see which one feels the best in your hand?
You can order up online. I ordered an Oclean W10 months ago, and they seem great. I really would recommend them.
@@elle390 thank you for your suggestion I look it up!
@@VeryNiceSmileDental yes, there are a few stores that I see them in. And I will try finding the perfect water flosser if I ever come by at the stores. Also just considering buying online since someone mentioned it here.
Water flossers work very similar to each other. Find one that is comfortable in your hand and you can leave it out next to your bathroom sink so that you use it every day. There is even one that attaches to your shower head so that you can use it in the shower, it's called the ToothShower.
I have a portable water flosser and the instruction says to hold it upright. How do you clean the inside teeth of the bottom row?
Hi, that's one of the downsides to this type of water flosser. You have to keep the water tank as full as possible and tilt your head. The suction tube inside the water tank needs to stay under water to work properly.
@@VeryNiceSmileDental
I've just figured it out. You remove the tube from the motor. The plastic tube is very flexible and can be detached and re-attached multiple times.
I remove the tube when I clean the inside of the bottom row. I hold the motor up-side-down. It works like magic!
Check it out.
Awesome! Thank you very much for the great tip! I'll give it a try.
flouride mouthwash? Can you make a video about the effects flouride tooothpaste/mouthwash and flouride in general has on your health? Curious as I see many people talk of not using it for its negative effects.
Thanks for the video idea. I'll see what I can do.
@VeryNiceSmileDental Thank you. If possible add pros and cons of baking soda too.
Added it to my list....
:D
What about a patients who can’t hold floss effusively??
Using a water flosser is better than not flossing at all.
I bought one today only, as my brush fails to clean crown of my wisdoms. Can you tell whats the benifit of water flossing before brushing my teeth? Love from India 😄
If you use the water flosser after brushing your teeth you'll rinse the fluoride from the toothpaste off of your teeth.
👌🏼
Thanks for watching!
Is it suitable to use a water flosser for a normal person who doesn't have teeth problem dailt?
Hi, yes you can use a water flosser daily without any problems. I still recommend using dental floss or a floss pick.
Is it ok to SHARE a water flosser? My husband and I don't have braces, no dental work, nothing.. He just keeps saying, I REALLY NEED ONE... I was told I have periodontal disease 22yrs ago but, I just sometimes have bleeding gums if I brushed to hard, manual..
I have been using a great electric toothbrush and haven't have gum bleeding for 6 yrs... My gums, the bottom canine ONLY on the left side, would swell and "itch" I guess.. If it became swollen I would take a dry toothbrush to "scratch" it and that felt so perfect, it hurt and bled...
After the great electric toothbrush, no bleeding, nothing.... I have zero pain, gums never swell and, I wake up and my teeth, top row, would feel like they are so loose and that if I pushed a tooth with my tongue it would fall off!!
If you're in practice still I would come to you in a damn heartbeat!! I'm just lost and seems I'm just being looked at as, "your teeth are, you need braces, swish peroxide, use peroxide and baking soda."
I just and truth and what to do!!
Hi, yes you can share a water flosser with your husband. If you kiss him regularly, you are sharing all types of oral bacteria.
If you have been diagnosed with periodontal disease in the past, you will most likely need to deal with it for the rest of your life.
If you want to talk more, shoot me an email at www.verynicesmile.com/askdrrich . I can respond in more detail there.
@@VeryNiceSmileDental Haha, DUH! Omgosh I'm so dumb, of course I kiss him, Omgosh I feel so stupid 🤣🤣
Thank you! Going to the Dentist to get checked! You totally rock!!
Are you implying that this is better than using Listerine mouth wash for 30 seconds each morning and evening?
No. I'm stating that using regular dental floss is better than using a water flosser but using a water flosser is better than not flossing at all, for most people. Thanks for watching.
Hi Doc,
I have a bad breath, I brush twice a day but still i am facing this issue. What can I do to prevent bad breath?
Floss + Electric Toothbrush + mouthwash.
I find my bad breath resolved after using electric Toothbrush.
It depends on what you eat. Diet matters.
Are water flossers safe for veneers?
Yes they are safe for veneers. Water flossers are safe for all types of dental work that's in good condition. If a filling, crown, bridge, or veneer comes loose when you are using a water flosser, it means that it was failing and needs to be replaced. Thank you very much for watching.
Can it handle a food stuck between teeth?
Sometimes, it will depend on the situation.
A power washer will remove all the dirty from a car with high pressure, than with a water hose.
How good is the CVS waterflosser?
Hi, I'm not familiar with the CVS brand waterflosser. Do you have one?
@@VeryNiceSmileDental I would like to know if WaterFloss devices remove plaque from teeth and if it is stronger than Regular String Floss.
Ideally, I recommend you using dental floss everyday. If you can't floss, then use a water flosser everyday.
@@VeryNiceSmileDental yes I do, but is it stronger than waterfloss?
The regular string flosses freak me out.
Hi, why? Are you worried it will get stuck between your teeth?
Should I mouth wash first or last
Hi, I usually recommend to use regular floss first, then the water flosser, then brush your teeth, but you go do it in whichever order works better for you. It's more important that you just do it.
I just bought one and regret it ..I have very bad gums and the 1st time I used it , the pain was unbearable . Had to take 2 cocodamol
Hi, see your dentist to find out what is going on with your mouth. A water flosser shouldn't cause you that much pain.
@@VeryNiceSmileDental I know i have gum disease for years, all my gums and teeth hurt all the time. Unfortunately i am here in the UK , were the only option is pulling !!! I nearly lost all my lower teeth (only 2 left) and wear a part denture , which is very painful on my gums
Sorry to hear about your situation. Dentists in the UK don't offer periodontal treatment?
@@VeryNiceSmileDental maybe if you go private ? on the NHS you get nothing, not even a filling, they always pull
I've heard that the UK has a two tiered system for dentistry. I don't know much about it. Are only certain types of treatment covered by the NHS?
How many times a day can I use it?
Hi, you can use it after every meal if you'd like, but usually once a day is sufficient. Thank you very much for watching.
@@VeryNiceSmileDental I use it 4 times a day,isn't that safe?
@@krtolebiohazardcs1.681 You should be ok.
and does water flosser works for single implant tooth too doctor???
Yes it should help around a dental implant. I usually recommend water flossers for people with dental implants.
@@VeryNiceSmileDental I didn’t mean bridge implant…. I mean does water floss works for single tooth implant??? is it OK??? I just did a implant tooth and now I am wearing my temporary tooth….. my dentist said I can’t do any flossing during this time but I am worried that if I don’t floss the implant tooth it will effect the tooth next to it having a decay…. so what am I going to do???
What part of the process are you at currently? Was the implant just placed (into the bone) or was it placed a few months ago?
@@VeryNiceSmileDental I have just done the implant the end of last month….. I am now wearing the temporary crown for my implant
Talk to your dentist about it but if the implant has only been in for a week or two, don't touch it at all.
I'm extremely disappointed. I was hoping one of these would completely replace floss strings, so I can save money, and still maintain dental hygiene in a pandemic worse then covid. I want to build independence from suppliers that may be exhausted or shutdown.
Can i use if their is plague
I think you meant to say "plaque". Yes you can use a waterflosser if there is plaque, but it's best to get a professional dental cleaning if you haven't had one in over six months.
Is it ok to do
Yes.
If you don't have one of the special issues (braces, etc), why isn't it enough just to swish water around in your mouth vigorously?
To clean your teeth properly, you need to remove the plaque that builds up on them. You need to use a toothbrush and dental floss (or a floss pick) to clean all sides of your teeth. I go over proper brushing and flossing technique in this video I made czcams.com/video/zgHF0WlT-mE/video.html
Using a water flosser isn't mandatory, some people like using it. I personally don't use one. Thank you very much for watching.
@@johndavid8363 Thanks so much for this response.
CVS brand
Let me know what you think of it after you use it for a few days. Thank you very much for watching.
Please reply me
I replied to your comment.
I use the water flosser to get the bigger bits out then use dental floss sticks
You are a medical person, first you advertise the product and then give medical advice about it.
People ask me for my opinion about water flossers and electric toothbrushes every day. Thanks for watching.
Can this blow a theet?
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Kleenex or Xerox?! 🤨
LOL!