Clinical Research

Search through our selection of research papers on why you should use a water flosser as part of your dental routine and why Waterpik™ should be your first choice.

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Waterpik™ Water Flosser Removes 99.9% of Plaque Biofilm After 3-Second Treatment

Waterpik™ Water Flosser Removes 99.9% of Plaque Biofilm After 3-Second Treatment

Study using SEM showed the Waterpik™ Water Flosser removed up to 99.9% of plaque biofilm within three seconds, effectively eliminating even calcified deposits from tooth surfaces.

Plaque Removal

Waterpik™ Water Flosser Removes 99.9% of Plaque Biofilm After 3-Second Treatment

Study using SEM showed the Waterpik™ Water Flosser removed up to 99.9% of plaque biofilm within three seconds, effectively eliminating even calcified deposits from tooth surfaces.

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Waterpik™ Water Flosser: Up to 2X as Effective as Traditional Brushing and Flossing for Removing Plaque and Reducing Bleeding

Waterpik™ Water Flosser: Up to 2X as Effective as Traditional Brushing and Flossing for Removing Plaque and Reducing Bleeding

Study found the Waterpik™ ION Water Flosser was up to twice as effective as string floss and more effective than Oral-B® Advanced at reducing plaque, bleeding, and gingivitis.

Waterpik™ Water Flosser: Up to 2X as Effective as Traditional Brushing and Flossing for Removing Plaque and Reducing Bleeding

Study found the Waterpik™ ION Water Flosser was up to twice as effective as string floss and more effective than Oral-B® Advanced at reducing plaque, bleeding, and gingivitis.

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Waterpik™ Water Flosser: Over 50% More Effective than String Floss for Reducing Gingivitis

Waterpik™ Water Flosser: Over 50% More Effective than String Floss for Reducing Gingivitis

Study found the Waterpik™ Water Flosser reduced gingivitis and bleeding over 50% more effectively than string floss, improving gum health regardless of whether a power or manual toothbrush was used.

Waterpik™ Water Flosser: Over 50% More Effective than String Floss for Reducing Gingivitis

Study found the Waterpik™ Water Flosser reduced gingivitis and bleeding over 50% more effectively than string floss, improving gum health regardless of whether a power or manual toothbrush was used.

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Waterpik™ Water Flosser: Twice as Effective as String Floss for Reducing Gingival Bleeding

Waterpik™ Water Flosser: Twice as Effective as String Floss for Reducing Gingival Bleeding

Study found the Waterpik Water Flosser was twice as effective as string floss at reducing gingival bleeding and improving oral health when used with manual toothbrushing.

Gum Health

Waterpik™ Water Flosser: Twice as Effective as String Floss for Reducing Gingival Bleeding

Study found the Waterpik Water Flosser was twice as effective as string floss at reducing gingival bleeding and improving oral health when used with manual toothbrushing.

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Waterpik™ Water Flosser: Significantly More Effective than Interdental Brush for Improving Gingival Health

Waterpik™ Water Flosser: Significantly More Effective than Interdental Brush for Improving Gingival Health

Study demonstrated the Waterpik™ Water Flosser significantly improved gingival health compared with interdental brushes, reducing bleeding indices without increasing abrasion in a four-week randomised controlled clinical trial.

vs. Interdental Brushes

Waterpik™ Water Flosser: Significantly More Effective than Interdental Brush for Improving Gingival Health

Study demonstrated the Waterpik™ Water Flosser significantly improved gingival health compared with interdental brushes, reducing bleeding indices without increasing abrasion in a four-week randomised controlled clinical trial.

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Waterpik™ Water Flosser: More Than Twice as Effective as String Floss for Implant Patients

Waterpik™ Water Flosser: More Than Twice as Effective as String Floss for Implant Patients

Study found the Waterpik™ Water Flosser with Plaque Seeker Tip was over twice as effective as string floss at reducing bleeding around implants in a 30-day clinical trial.

Gum Health

Waterpik™ Water Flosser: More Than Twice as Effective as String Floss for Implant Patients

Study found the Waterpik™ Water Flosser with Plaque Seeker Tip was over twice as effective as string floss at reducing bleeding around implants in a 30-day clinical trial.

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Waterpik™ Water Flosser: 3 Times as Effective as String Floss for Orthodontic Patients

Waterpik™ Water Flosser: 3 Times as Effective as String Floss for Orthodontic Patients

Study showed the Waterpik™ Water Flosser with Orthodontic Tip was over three times more effective than flossing and five times more effective than brushing alone for orthodontic patients.

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Waterpik™ Water Flosser: 3 Times as Effective as String Floss for Orthodontic Patients

Study showed the Waterpik™ Water Flosser with Orthodontic Tip was over three times more effective than flossing and five times more effective than brushing alone for orthodontic patients.

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Waterpik™ Water Flosser: Significantly More Effective than String Floss for Removing Plaque

Waterpik™ Water Flosser: Significantly More Effective than String Floss for Removing Plaque

Study showed the Waterpik™ Water Flosser removed 29–33% more plaque than string floss across all surfaces, proving superior single-use cleaning effectiveness when combined with manual toothbrushing.

Plaque Removal

Waterpik™ Water Flosser: Significantly More Effective than String Floss for Removing Plaque

Study showed the Waterpik™ Water Flosser removed 29–33% more plaque than string floss across all surfaces, proving superior single-use cleaning effectiveness when combined with manual toothbrushing.

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Waterpik™ Water Flosser: Significantly More Effective than Interdental Brushes for Improving Gingival Health

Waterpik™ Water Flosser: Significantly More Effective than Interdental Brushes for Improving Gingival Health

Study showed the Waterpik™ Water Flosser significantly improved gingival health, reducing whole-mouth and approximal bleeding by over 50% compared with interdental brushes in a two-week randomised pilot study.

vs. Interdental Brushes

Waterpik™ Water Flosser: Significantly More Effective than Interdental Brushes for Improving Gingival Health

Study showed the Waterpik™ Water Flosser significantly improved gingival health, reducing whole-mouth and approximal bleeding by over 50% compared with interdental brushes in a two-week randomised pilot study.

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