So is this as effective as flossing, shooting air/water/solution between the teeth? How can that be?
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Heard about it from my dentist, who has been listed as best, most innovative dentist in Knoxville, TN for several years. He sells this air floss, but suggested Amazon for better price. Says patients who have been using them, are much more likely to use it, than they are to floss. Patients have much better gum health & say it's extremely easy to use.
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I use it in addition to flossing. I use mouthwash and it gets the gum line in addition to a large gap I have between two crowns that floss don't seem to clean out entirely.
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I can only speak from my perspective, so I would not recommend this product as a total replacement for flossing. But as an in-between meals supplement to flossing, I love mine. The product is not without flaws. The fluid reservoir is too small and the cover to that reservoir is a bit "iffy", but you would be surprised how much power that stream of air/water/mouthwash pulse has. I would expect to see an upgrade to the reservoir problems on the next version of this product.
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Better than flossing. I use it with mouthwash (not water) and it gets the stuff a piece of string can't get. It is also a very speedy procedure....one blast in front, one blast in back for each tooth, and you're done.
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In some ways better than gloss; in others not as good. It avoid problem of getting floss stuck between teeth. Can flush out some things floss doesn't. Can make gums bleed if you're not careful with your aim. It's definitely easy to use. I'm still not sure whether it's better or not. Need more time; have only used it 5 -6 times so far
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It really depends on one's teeth.I personally have some teeth which are very close together. Fine dental floss gets through, but the Air Flosser does not. It tries to shoot the mouthwash+air through and makes a clicking noise, which means it's being blocked. So I wouldn't consider this a be all and end all floss replacement, but as an "in addition to" solution.
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It doesn't. It's just for flossing. The brush is inserted between the teeth and you turn it on. Use this instead of regular floss. The brush rotates between the teeth.
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No. It is just a flosser that flosses in between your teeth with pressurized water.
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Hi Kelly,I have know idea sorry, I just use as directed per directions on the box. however I find that this product foams up to much when I put it in the teeth tray and when pressed to my teeth it all foams away. does look like it works though my teeth do look whiter. I will buy 22% ACP next time not the 14%.
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You can definitely clean between your teeth at the gum line with the narrow dental pick. Great for removing plaque prior to brushing! Sorry, but you still need to use dental floss between your teeth!!
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Someone told me to use dental floss and slowly go back and forth while someone pulls the strip down. I've never done it before, but it sounds like it might work. Just be careful! Good luck!!!
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No. It will not take the place of regular flossing. It may take place brushing , but you still need to floss.
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HeyI used a rigid pointed tip nail file. Soaked the dentures in warm water. I used vary little because I just wanted a better feel along with my adhesive.It is a trial and error thing but I found I can do better than dentist. Hope it works out, be patient!
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Since you can adjust the flow of water I would say yes. You could start very gently on your bridge work. I LOVE mine and my teeth and gums have never felt cleaner.
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I have very tight spaces between my molars and have to use waxed tape floss. Cleaning with Doctor's Brushpicks, in my case, is like cleaning with a hacksaw. It's nowhere near as gentle as GUM Soft Picks.
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No. I would recommend a tech for comfort & fit. It's a good price for a temp solution if u can't get to your dentist. I will continue to use this because mine is a far drive. It works well enough til I can get an appt.
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What do you need to know? Device is very easy to use, just plug in, there are tools for flossing and irrigation, I use only two, one for massage and the other to floss. I fill the tank with warm water, add listerine, pull out the hose, place the flosser in my mouth, lower my head in sink so the water won't spray all over. Once a week I clean the tools and tank with peroxide. Hope I helped.
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I prefer using the single action air brush. I have a double action that works fine it just requires thinning where with the single action I can usually get good results without the thinning. I have used enamels and water based for model cars through both.
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To me they're more effective since I have more control over where I wipe and how much pressure I put on the teeth and gums. You just have to be very careful not to lose your hold on the pad, you don't want them to end up swallowing it.
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I don't know but wouldn't risk it. I can tell you that I want to the dentist last week and for the first time ever my teeth and gums were in excellent shape! I have been religiously using it after brushing my teeth and it's so easy and much more faster than flossing. A former dental school teacher said that I should floss a little after using it, but when I do there is rarely anything left behind. Highly recommend.
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I've been using it for a while now and I do think it works well. They recommend just water but every once in a while you can put mouthwash in it and it does a little better job of getting things clean. It is much easier than brushing your mouthguard or dentures everyday. Just place them in the container, fill with water or mouthwash and push the button. It runs for about five minutes. Remove container, rinse and you're done. I would definitely buy another if this one would break. Good luck.
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I have a mold of my teeth upper and lower. I open the whitener and put a thin bead along the side parallel to the front of my teeth and it does the trick.