A thin line, there are many types
Floss is broadly divided into waxy and non-waxy, swollen and non-inflated. Waxed dental floss is a layer of wax on the dental floss, which slides between teeth more easily than unwaxed dental floss. Expanded dental floss swells into a spongy shape when exposed to water to reduce irritation to the gums. There are also many different shapes of dental floss. Flat dental floss increases the contact surface between the dental floss and your teeth, allowing you to better clean plaque and tartar between your teeth. Round dental floss is more suitable for people with large gaps between teeth. If the gap between the teeth is relatively small, you can choose a floss that is flat and wide and does not expand when exposed to water, and the resistance is small.
Water flosser, simple and comfortable
Water flosser, also known as oral irrigator, is a "little Internet celebrity" in the oral care industry. The water flosser uses a thin but powerful high-pressure water column to clean the corners between the teeth, sockets, periodontal and other corners that cannot be taken care of by other dental cleaning tools. Compared with ordinary dental floss, water flosser only takes 1~2 minutes to complete the cleaning of the entire oral cavity.
In addition, the water flow of the water flosser also has a massage effect on the gums, which can promote the blood circulation of the gums and enhance the disease resistance of local tissues. The impact generated by the high-pressure pulsed water flow of the water flosser is a soft stimulus that does not damage the mouth or face, and is not harmful to normal use.
Water flosser is not a substitute for brushing, flossing, and scaling
Brushing your teeth is the most effective way to remove plaque. However, the bristles of the toothbrush have a hard time reaching the plaque hidden between the teeth and in the gingival sulcus. Water flossers can be used for further cleaning, but they are not a substitute for brushing. Flossing is a bit of a hassle, but water flossers aren't a complete replacement for dental floss either. Water flossers have a hard time removing food stuck between the teeth, and the force of the floss's moving pull can pull it out.
Scaling is mainly aimed at dental calculus. Dental calculus is stubborn and needs to be cleaned and treated by a doctor with professional instruments in a regular institution.
Source: Public Health magazine