Why Recommend Waterpik® Dental Water Jets?
Most dental offices recommend dental floss to their patients. But, how many patients are actually flossing? And of those who try, how many are doing it correctly? Waterpik® dental water jets are an easier and more effective alternative to dental floss for those who cannot or will not floss.
In the United States
- 50% of Adults and 80% of adolescents have gingivitis.
- 20% of Adults have periodontitis
- 2 million new patients are fitted with braces each year
- 20 Million people are living with Diabetes. They are twice as likely to show signs of gingivitis and one-third have severe periodontal disease.
- 500,000 people receive dental implants each year.
- 80% don’t floss regularly.
Waterpik® Dental Water Jets are:
The ideal solution for patients who are non-compliant with home care instructions.
- In a recent study with adolescent orthodontic patients, 92% indicated that they would use the Waterpik® dental water jet ‘every day’ or ‘frequently’, compared to just 59% for dental floss.
Clinically proven to be significantly more effective than floss:
- A 2005 study at the University of Nebraska found that brushing plus a Waterpik® dental water jet was:
Up to 93% more effective at reducing gingival bleeding
Up to 52% more effective at reducing gingival inflammation
Proven to remove plaque biofilm:
- A 2009 study conducted at the Center for Biofilms at the University of Southern California School of Dentistry, found that the Waterpik® dental water jet removed 99.9% of plaque biofilm with a 3-second application.
The ideal solution for Orthodontic Patients:
- A 2008 study published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics found that Waterpik® dental water jets with the Orthodontic Tip were 3X as effective as floss in reducing plaque in orthodontic patients, and 25% more effective in reducing bleeding.
Proven to improve clinical outcomes for multiple types of patients, including orthodontic, crown & bridge, diabetic, and implant patients.
- There are over 50 published clinical studies demonstrating the safety and efficacy of Waterpik® dental water jets. » View Studies