How to Use the Dental Irrigator? for what it serves and benefits

oral irrigator what is it

If you are not clear which is a Irrigator, what it is for, how it is used and what are its benefits, we will tell you all this and much more. They may have become fashionable in recent years, but they have already been several decades improving oral hygiene of thousands of people with great efficiency.

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How to Use an Oral Irrigator Effectively?

Using a hydropulsor at home is very simple, although you need to get the hang of it during the first few uses to get some perfect results and don't splash too much.

The effectiveness of hydropulsors is more than proven, but provided it is used correctly.

In this guide we explain step by step how they work and we give you some tips and warnings that you should take into account.

In general Waterpik, Oral b, Lacer, Philips or any brand are used in the same way. At the end you can see a VIDEO demonstration!

Tips for using it

  • Oral Irrigation not a substitute for brushing and you must do it right after brushing your teeth to obtain a more complete dental hygiene.
  • You can use it every time you brush your teeth, as long as you do not exceed 5 minutes of use every two hours.
  • You should not use your irrigator if you have any thrush or open wound on the tongue or mouth.
  • Always consult the manual of use of your device before the first use
  • When finishing the irrigation do not forget turn off the hydropulsor, empty the tank and remove the nozzle and save it.
  • makes a cleaning the oral irrigator at least every 3 months to extend its useful life

How does the Dental Irrigator work ?: Step-by-Step User Guide

Step 1:

Fill the tank completely with warm tap water and make sure it is properly in place.

 

fill dental irrigator reservoir

Step 2:

Select the most suitable mouthpiece for you and fit it. Most devices just press until you hear a click.

selects and inserts the nozzle into the irrigator handle

Step 3:

The first time you should set the pressure to the maximum and point towards the sink until water comes out for a few seconds.

first use waterpik irrigator

Step 4:

Before starting oral irrigation, regulate the pressure to a minimum to avoid discomfort and adjust it little by little to your liking.

oral irrigator pressure to a minimum

Step 5:

Place the tip of the mouthpiece on your teeth at about a 90 degree angle. Close your mouth so as not to splash but leaving it ajar so that the water can flow out. Lean over to the sink and turn on the appliance to begin the oral cleansing.

how to use the irrigator

Step 6:

Start from the back teeth and move the tip of the nozzle just above the gum line, pausing briefly between the teeth. In just a few minutes your mouth will be perfectly clean and fresh.

apply irrigation

VIDEO-GUIDE TO USE YOUR IRRIGATOR

Benefits of the Dental Irrigator

Oral irrigators are widely recommended by dentists and there are various clinical studies that have demonstrated its effectiveness eliminating plaque and improving gum health

  • They are safe, easy to use and more effective than dental floss.
  • Reduces inflammation and bleeding of the gums.
  • Eliminate plaque, bacteria and food debris in hard-to-reach areas
  • Greater efficiency improving the health of the gums around the implants.
  • More effective in removing plaque around braces.
  • Reduces and prevents bad breath
  • Prevents tartar formation
  • Greater feeling of cleanliness and freshness

Conclusions and Questions

From what we have seen, the combination of daily brushing with the use of the irrigator is the perfect combination to obtain a excellent dental hygiene in our own home. The recommendation of dentists, scientific studies, and the seal of the American Dental Association seem sufficient guarantees of its effectiveness.

If you have any questions about the functioning of the oral irrigators feel free to ask us in the comments.

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8 comments on «How to Use the Dental Irrigator? for what it serves and benefits »

  1. Where can they be bought?

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  2. I just bought a Waterpik 100 and I am doing the start-up test with the higher power and I am surprised that the whole device vibrates a lot. I do not know if it is normal or has a problem and I have not started using it yet. Could you tell me if this is normal? Thanks.

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    • Hello Julia. It is normal for it to vibrate, but evaluating whether it is a lot or a little without seeing it is complicated. What seems a lot to one person seems normal to another. In this video you can appreciate the sound it emits, although the vibrations are not seen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FrR2FDNXpE

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  3. The truth is that oral irrigator has made my mouth, gums and cleaning much more complete! My mouth feels completely clean after I use my oral irrigator and then brush my teeth! It has helped the tartar and I use my coconut oil rinse for 20 minutes every day without fail! The key is consistency and I assure you that you will see a big difference in your whiter and healthier gums and teeth !!

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    • Thanks for the testimony Lourdes, it sure helps other users.

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  4. I just bought my waterpik oral irrigator and the first day I got almost all of my body wet hahaha, but it was the best investment since I have a superior hybrid implanted, the hygiene is noticeable and I only use it at night.

    a thousand grace

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  5. Hello, I have a question, you have to unplug it every day after use or it must be plugged in permanently.
    Thank you

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