What is a water flosser?

Water flossers are considered an “oral irrigator.” What does that mean? Through the use of a steady thin stream of water, powered by electricity or a charger, water flossing easily removes plaque, food particles, and stains from your teeth. This type of flossing helps keep your teeth clean and healthy from the very first time you try it.

Some water flosser users report that they feel like they’ve just left the dentist after using the device, as it gives their mouth an incredibly refreshed and clean feel. Look into your sink as you use the tool, the proof will be right there.

Why is a water flosser useful?

Water flossing is useful due to its ease of implementation. For some people, string flossing requires more time, patience, dexterity, and energy than they have the capacity for, meaning an alternative flossing option is much-needed.

And, if you are someone who does not floss daily, or even at all, water flossing is a great solution for you due to its simplicity and effectiveness.

What is the difference between water flossing and string flossing?

The main difference between flossing with water and flossing with string is the power of the water flow. With traditional string flossing, most of the work is in getting the string in the perfect place on every tooth and gumline, and manually removing any food particles with the mastered hand and string action.

With a water flosser, most of that work is done for you, through the power of the water stream out of the head of the water flosser. Using the water pressure level you prefer, you can more simply clean your teeth while using much less manual power and input to accomplish similar results.

Which types of scenarios can water flossing be used in?

Water flossers are recommended by dental professionals for all types of people.  While dental professionals do not recommend fully substituting water flossing for string flossing, they do agree that water flossing is a great supplement to your oral hygiene routine.

Water flossing can be especially beneficial for people with braces, as the string floss method to get around braces is extremely time-intensive and not all that enjoyable. The same goes for people with gum disease or gum inflammation – water flossing is recommended for these individuals as well, as it is an added layer of oral hygiene that helps to stimulate the gums and keep the surrounding areas clean.

The use of both string flossing and water flossing in your oral hygiene routine is recommended. A combination of both types of flossing, paired with brushing, tongue scraping, and mouth wash, is considered the holy grail of oral hygiene in 2022. And, don’t forget about a clean diet, too.

Büccal offers an affordable solution for water flossing. With 5 unique cleaning modes, a long battery life, and portability features for travel, it is the best solution for those looking to keep up their oral hygiene at home and on the road. Whether you purchase for yourself or as a gift for someone you love, we are confident that the clean feeling will keep you (or your gift recipient) coming back to this simple hygiene tool day after day.