Many have heard of the existence of such a unit for cleaning teeth, as oral irrigatorHowever, what is specific and how it works is not widely known. Today we will talk about the principle of operation of irrigators for the oral cavity and how to apply them correctly. You will learn how to choose such a device for cleaning teeth and get acquainted with the reviews of it by dentists and ordinary users.
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What to look for when choosing a irrigator
The irrigator for teeth and oral cavity is a special apparatus that forms a water thin stream, and it, under pressure, launders the gaps between the teeth from plaque and food debris. It is also used for cleaning periodontal pockets.
Irrigator models for teeth and oral cavity are different, for example:
- have a pulsating effect;
- be equipped with air microbubbles;
- or have the usual monostryu.
If you decide to buy a special device for cleaning your teeth and oral cavity, be sure to pay attention to what type of cleaning technology for a particular model, as well as whether there is a service center for the manufacturer of the unit in your city or village.
Mono jet irrigator represents the presence of a constant thin water jet, such a technology by modern standards is not very effective, the remaining cleaning technologies are more advanced in this regard.
Another technology is a pulsed jet irrigator. Pulsations of water are rather short and almost imperceptible. Pulsation is a micro-hydraulic shock, thanks to which you can quickly and successfully remove food debris from the teeth and plaque. When using a single jet irrigator, this effect cannot be achieved.
The most modern and effective type of irrigators for teeth and oral cavity is an irrigator based on microbubbles, it allows you to mix air flow with air bubbles. The water jet ultimately consists of a huge number of microbubbles, which, in turn, create micro-hydraulic shocks in the explosion, and this effectively removes plaque on the teeth and food debris.
In addition, thanks to this technology, water is saturated with oxygen and has an excellent effect on harmful bacteria, which is very important in treating the same periodontal pockets.
Irrigator tips
Many irrigators are equipped with universal nozzles for cleaning the teeth and mouth, and some are sold complete with interchangeable nozzles, which used for the following purposes:
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nozzles for cleaning the tongue; - for washing periodontal channels;
- for cleaning designs like braces;
- means for cleaning crowns and bridges;
- nozzles for cleaning dental implants;
- nozzles for washing the nasal cavity, which is quite effective for rhinitis and sinusitis.
Also if the family is big and for each of its members is needed own nozzle On the irrigator, there are kits with different color indicators, which allow you to distinguish out of color, so that no one confuses his attachment with someone else's.
When choosing an irrigator, you should pay attention to the water jet pressure regulator, it is necessary so that when using you have the opportunity to start using the device, starting with a small head, and then gradually increase it. In addition, due to the low pressure, the irrigator becomes more convenient for use by children and those who suffer from inflammation of the gums in order not to damage them and not to provoke bleeding.
Features of portable models
If you spend most of your time away from home, it’s best to choose portable and compact model irrigator for teeth. However, such models, despite their compactness, serve less than usual and have a small water tank, as well as fewer settings and regulators. Portable irrigators are produced by such brands as:
- Donfeel;
- Panasonic;
- Waterpik and others.
If you need an irrigator for home use, it is better not to buy a portable model. Anyway, before you opt for a particular model, read user reviews on the Internet, ask your dentist for feedback and opinions of those who have already acquired it.
It has already been mentioned that when buying a brand irrigator, you should pay attention to whether it works in your city specialized service center. The fact is that if you purchased the unit via the Internet and delivered a defective product, you can replace it either at a service center or send it back at your own expense, but this will take time and money. In addition, the service will help you with the irrigator breakage, since the usual service centers for repairing equipment will not undertake to repair such a specific device.
When the device is in operation, special attention should be paid to factors such as power surges in the power supply network, water hardness, integrity of the parts of the device - all of which may in one way or another affect its operation.
When using an irrigator for the teeth and mouth
So what there are indicationswhen it is necessary to use a special irrigator for the teeth and oral cavity:
- in the prevention and treatment of gingivitis, periodontitis and bleeding gums - because gums are inflamed due to poor care for the teeth and oral cavity, they accumulate a huge amount of all kinds of harmful microbes in the form of plaque, as well as food debris that are difficult to remove with a toothbrush. In the presence of gingivitis, before applying the irrigator, dental plaque should be removed in the clinic, which will allow to get rid of this disease once and for all. But thanks to the irrigator with periodontitis, the development of the disease can be stopped by clearing the periodontal pockets from the foci of infection;
- to prevent cariessince the device removes soft plaque and food particles even from the middle of the interdental spaces and bridges, but even when using an irrigator one should not forget about the need to use dental floss;
- cleaning of plaque from the surface of bridges, other prostheses and orthodontic structures, in particular, braces, as well as providing care for implants, which prevents their rejection;
- in order to prevent caries and stomatitis in children from the age of six. For children, irrigators should be used in mild operation and with a slight pressure of water;
- sinus lavage during rhinitis or sinusitis - not all models have such a function, this should be recognized before purchasing the device;
- preventing the development of gingivitis and other dental diseases in pregnant and lactating women;
- persistent odor in the mouth.
Reviews of doctors and users about irrigators
Most of the reviews of dentists regarding these devices - positiveHowever, doctors still do not recommend using an irrigator as the main and only means of oral hygiene, while forgetting about the classical cleaning of teeth and the use of dental floss.
Also, doctors note that the irrigator perfectly helps, during gum inflammation, to flush periodontal pockets at home, when a person does not have the opportunity to visit the dentist, and this makes the irrigator an indispensable device. In particular, thanks to irrigators it is possible to cure the inflammatory process and prevent its recurrence, as well as to prevent bleeding gums.
User feedback is also mostly positive. we give only some of them.
When I used only a brush for brushing my teeth, I was constantly bleeding. For a long time I was looking for ways to get rid of bleeding and learned about the existence of such a thing as an irrigator. Acquired, use for several weeks, gum doesn't bleed, teeth brushing is very comfortable and the smell has become more fresh.
The irrigator was recommended to buy by my doctor, and I did not believe that there would be such an effect. Now I clean my teeth and oral cavity with an irrigator every time I eat, even the most inaccessible places in the cavity are cleaned. I chose a model with wide functionality, but I haven’t studied it completely yet.
I wear implants, so this thing is just a godsend for me. Even children, who previously did not like to brush their teeth, loved this procedure, which complements brushing.
Most models can use special antiseptic solutions for better cleaning effect. Some models upon purchase include a bonus in the form of special liquids with herbal extracts, which should be added to a container with water before cleaning.
Where is the best to buy irrigator
Mouth Irrigators can be purchased at most pharmacies, although there are often not sell the most affordable models, and the choice is rather limited. Much more choice exists in specialized stores of medical equipment or on the Internet.
Please note that high price is not always a guarantee of quality. You can buy the device for a reasonable price and at the same time it will be of high quality and will last for a long time with good care. But you should not chase for cheapness, because the cheapest models, which are often fake, will not give any effect.
The best thing choose brand models, but without unnecessary lotions, especially if you choose such a unit for the first time. The main thing - it is a good nozzle that will cope with hard-to-reach places for a toothbrush in your mouth, which will save you from troubles with the oral cavity and make the process of brushing your teeth more pleasant for the whole family.
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