Greetings Readers!! Welcome to this never-ending – almost controversial debate.
Picture this – You are in the middle of a dental care aisle – surrounded by traditional dental floss, and a modern, sleek water flosser. Both promise to keep your smiles bright and your gums healthy. Quite tough of a choice, right? Let us help you.
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Dental Floss : Dental Floss is a cord of thin filament used in cleaning between your teeth. It helps clean food, and plaque, from places where toothbrushes are tough to reach. Dental floss comes in various types such as Unwaxed floss, waxed floss, PTFE, etc. From the looks of it, dental floss often seems to be the right decision, however, there is far more to flossing.
Although dental floss may appear to be a more economical and environment-friendly option, it still has disadvantages worth considering. Let us review some of them:
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Since dental floss is made up of thin nylon filaments, it harbors the risk of breakage and snapping between uses, which can result in painful gum injuries.
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The thicker waxed floss makes it difficult to get into smaller gaps between your teeth.
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Waxed floss is also harder to grip and the texture may be unpleasant to some.
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Certain types of floss contain materials such as PTFE which can compromise your immune system and are filled with carcinogenic properties. These materials also cause hormonal disruption among women.
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Dental floss can be an unnecessary irritant to inflamed gums.
- Water Flosser : A water flosser is a cleaning device that shoots a thin stream of water and when aimed between your teeth and the gum line, it can remove food particles or plaque between or on your teeth. It is also famously known as an oral irrigator.
The benefits of a water flosser far outweigh its disadvantages. Let's have a look at them:
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A water flosser has proven to be most effective for people with braces.
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Water flossers are additionally useful for people with dental implants or crowns because they are gentler on teeth.
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These are extremely effective tools for removing plaque from between teeth and along the gum line.
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Helps remove plaque before it gets a chance to harden into tartar.
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A water flosser also can reach more surfaces inside your mouth than a string.
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They also possess the advantage of being convenient and portable.
Before we face the wrath of eco-warriors, we would like to bring your attention to ORACURA water flossers: enduring up to 1-2 weeks with twice daily use and low noise modes. Say goodbye to energy concerns!
Let us not underestimate the power of flossing- they are the gems of dental care. We trust our debate has steered you towards making the right decision.
