Teeth irrigator is a special device from which a thin stream of water comes out; it is intended for washing interdental spaces from food debris and plaque that appears on teeth. This happens under high water pressure. When choosing oral irrigator, you need to carefully study how exactly the cleaning process takes place, the specifics of the repair of this device, which forms a jet of water and find out if there is a service center in the city where the person who planned to buy an irrigator lives.
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How does the oral irrigator work?
When buying irrigator oral cavity you need to know the following three things:
- Monostruya - this technology is already outdated. By mono jet is meant the formation of a continuous thin stream of water.
- Pulsating jet. The formation of a thin pulsating jet. The pulsations are very short and imperceptible, usually a thousand two hundred micropulses occur per minute. The creation of micro-hydraulic shocks occurs, thereby effectively removing food debris and microbial plaque.
- Microbubble technology. This technology is advanced, it allows you to mix air bubbles and water flow. Water contains a large number of air bubbles. When a microbubble explosion occurs, micro-hydraulic shocks are created, they allow you to more effectively remove plaque and food debris from the mouth. Water is also saturated with oxygen, which kills all bacteria in the mouth, creating pathogenic microflora. If a person has periodontal pockets - this is very important.
There are devices that only one universal nozzle, and there are those that have a whole set of tips for different cases. There are also attachments designed to clean the tongue, braces, crowns, prostheses, implants and periodontal pockets. Some types of oral irrigators have nasal attachments that allow the nasal cavity to be washed with this device. This is very helpful when rhinitis and sinusitis is treated.
A large number of manufacturers produce nozzles with color indicators. This is done for convenience, thus, each family member will have a nozzle of a certain color, which will lead to zero probability of mixing up the nozzles, because, as you know, you cannot use other people's hygiene products.
Almost all devices have adjustable water pressure. This is important because it is necessary to start using the device from a small head, gradually raising it from time to time. The small pressure of the water allows the mouth irrigators to be used by children and people with inflamed gums, because of the strong pressure of the water, the gums will start to bleed even more.
Portable oral irrigators
There are portable irrigators for teeth. This device will be indispensable. during travel and business trips. This irrigator is very compact, however, it has its drawbacks: the device has a small water tank, it has few adjustments and settings, and it has a short lifespan. If you plan to use irrigator for teeth only in the home, then buy a portable device is not recommended.
People who plan to buy an oral cavity irrigator on the Internet may face the problem of lack of a service center.For example, Waterpik devices have service centers exclusively in major cities of the country, and if the device is broken, then it will have to be sent by mail to a service center.
Usually, cheap models can not be repaired. Therefore, if a defect was found during the warranty period, the device will be replaced. If the failure occurred after the warranty period has expired, the device can be discarded, since the service will be refused, explaining that it is unsuitable for repair.
The water of the irrigator of the oral cavity can be affected by water of increased rigidity, surges in tension and wear of parts.
Indications for use
A special care is needed behind the teeth, and the oral cavity irrigator is an indispensable aid in this. The main indications for the use of this device:
- Treatment and prevention of periodontitis, gingivitis and bleeding gums. If oral hygiene is poorly observed, then inflammation of the gums occurs, a multitude of pathogenic microorganisms in the form of plaque on the teeth and hard dental stones begins to accumulate on the teeth. With this device you can remove plaque from the teeth and the remnants of food from hard to reach places. With the development of gingivitis, first of all, you should contact your dentist to remove deposits from your teeth, after that it is recommended to start using an irrigator, which will not allow the recurrence of this disease. Periodontitis, in contrast to gingivitis, is an irreversible disease and can only be stopped without giving an opportunity to develop. The device is used to flush out periodontal pockets of infection, and you can also wash it with antiseptic agents.
- Prevention of caries prevention. Due to the fact that plaque is removed from the teeth and food residues are removed from places where the ordinary brush is not effective enough. This applies to the situation with prosthetic rear teeth and the gap between the teeth.
- Effective detoxification. This device perfectly cleans from plaque on the teeth in the presence of crowns, dentures, braces and perfectly cares for implants, preventing their rejection.
- Prevention of stomatitis and caries in children. It is recommended to use an irrigator for teeth from the age of six. Choose a mode for children need a softer, and the water pressure is small.
- Nasal washing in the treatment of sinusitis and rhinitis. Not all models have a irrigator. Nozzles for washing the nose have only a few models of irrigators.
- Recommended for lactating and pregnant women. The use of the device prevents gingivitis in pregnant women or reduces the symptoms of this disease.
- Recommended for an unpleasant odor from the mouth.
Doctors reviews about irrigators for teeth
Doctors say that patients who used an irrigator, bleeding gums and their inflammation, patients who have bridges or braces - speak of the irrigator only on the positive side. However, some patients think that a waterpik can replace a dental floss, a regular brush and toothpaste is a delusion.
The irrigator is able to wash the areas where the toothbrush is powerless, clean braces and crowns. Irrigator is irreplaceable, when the gums are inflamed, it washes the periodontal pockets of the house and the need to visit the dentist. Practically in all models of irrigators it is allowed to use solutions-antiseptics, such as, for example, Chlorhexidine. Many manufacturers produce special irrigators for irrigator, one of these fluids is called Donfeel, it contains herbs and fluorine extracts. These fluids can be added to a water tank.
A dental irrigator is an excellent tool that is used for complex gum therapy. However, we must not forget that the main treatment for gingivitis, bleeding gums and periodontitis is the removal of dental deposits by the dentist and therapy aimed at stopping inflammation. With this device, you can speed up recovery, cope with inflammation faster and prevent new inflammations and bleeding of the gums.
Do not forget that the irrigator for teeth is not an independent means of hygiene, it is an excellent addition to the toothbrush and dental floss.
The cost of irrigators for teeth varies greatly: from two thousand rubles to twelve thousand rubles. Accordingly, the cheapest options have a minimum set of settings and adjustments, devices more expensive have the corresponding quality. This question concerns not only the solvency of a person, but also his health. Do not buy a cheap device that does not last long. It is better to buy later, but a good device that the whole family will use.