The Waterpik® Water Flosser: Clinically Proven Results

One of the first studies published in the late 1960s demonstrated that the Waterpik Water Flosser significantly reduced gingivitis and calculus. Today, more than 55 published clinical studies have been conducted at 26 universities and independent research facilities. Collectively they demonstrate that the Waterpik Water Flosser is safe, effective and provides superior oral health results.

This section contains a closer look at the most recently published clinical trials. Our goal is to provide you with the highest quality research to assist you in making informed decisions for your patients..

New Research

Gingivitis and Plaque Reduction
Journal of Clinical Dentistry 23.1 January 2012

The Waterpik® Water Flosser: Significantly More Effective than Sonicare® Air Floss for Reducing Gingivitis and Plaque.

Single Use Plaque Removal
Journal of Clnical Dentistry 23.1 January 2012

The Waterpik® Water Flosser: Significantly More Effective than Sonicare® Air Floss for Single Use Plaque Removal.

Patient Satisfaction and Compliance
Data on file

A Survey of Subjects who used the Waterpik® Water Flosser or Sonicare® Air Floss for One Month.

Research Abstracts

Gingivitis

The Waterpik® Water Flosser is Twice as Effective as Traditional Floss for Reducing Gingival Bleeding.

The Waterpik® Water Flosser is up to 93% More Effective than Traditional Floss for Reducing Gingival Bleeding.

Diabetic Patients

The Waterpik® Water Flosser Significantly Reduces Plaque, Gingivitis, and Bleeding for Patients with Diabetes.

Periodontal

The Waterpik® Water Flosser Significantly Reduces Plaque, Gingivitis, Bleeding, and Pocket Depth in Periodontal Patients.

Fluoride Varnish

Waterpik® Fluoride Varnish is UltraThin for Greater Patient Comfort.

Waterpik® Fluoride Varnish Provides Superior Fluoride Release.

Biofilm Removal

The Waterpik® Water Flosser Removes 99.9% of Plaque Biofilm After a 3-Second Treatment.

Orthodontic

The Waterpik® Water Flosser is More Effective than Floss for Orthodontic Patients.

Implants

Implant Maintenance with the Waterpik® Water Flosser using the Pik Pocket™ Tip

Toothbrush Plaque Removal

The Waterpik® Sensonic® Professional Toothbrush Removes Significantly More Plaque than Other Sonic Toothbrushes.

Power Flossers

The Waterpik® Power Flosser Reduces Plaque, Bleeding, and Gingivitis as well as Dental Floss.