Use of Waterpiks to maintain oral hygiene: Dental health monitor
Waterpik water flossers, also called dental water jets or oral irrigators are used for cleaning deposits in teeth. This technique uses a pressurized stream of pulsating water to wash food particles, bacteria, and plaque between teeth and under the gum line. People must use a Waterpik when they wear braces, have non-removable bridgework, have crowns or in case of dental implants. Procedure of using waterpik : At first, fill the reservoir with warm water and place firmly on the base. Select a tip and click into the handle. Point the tip into the sink and turn on until water flows. Turn unit off. Lean over the sink Start with the lowest pressure setting, lean over the sink, place tip in your mouth. Turn unit on. Close lips enough to prevent splashing, let water flow from your mouth into sink. Move the flosser tip along the gums. Aim the tip at the gum line. When ended, turn unit off and use the tip eject button to remove the ...