By Water Pik, Inc.
March 23, 2016
The standard way to floss with braces is to use dental floss and a floss threader. A floss threader is similar to a plastic needle that you use to thread dental floss under and around the braces and teeth.
This method is difficult to do properly, and it is time consuming. Dental floss can also easily shred or get stuck in hardware.
Waterpik® Water Flossers (also known as oral irrigators) are faster, easier and more effective than regular dental floss or a floss threader.
Using a combination of water pressure and pulsation, the Waterpik® Water Flosser removes plaque and food particles from brackets and wires. It also helps massage and stimulate the gums.
To Water Floss braces and teeth:
It's that easy to properly Water Floss your braces, and it takes only about 1 minute a day!
After watching the animation, read on to learn about some Water Flosser choices.
Waterpik® offers a variety of models that are great for anyone with dental braces. All recommended models include the Orthodontic Tip.
The Waterpik® Complete Care (CC-01) combines the superior water flossing of our Ultra Water Flosser with the sonic technology of the Triple Sonic Toothbrush in one convenient product.
The Ultra Water Flosser (WP-120) provides great water flossing performance. It features ten pressure settings, ranging from gentle to more pressure.
The Ultra Professional Water Flosser (WP-660) is our most advanced Water Flosser. It offers a more compact and contemporary design, 7 tips and enhanced features.
The Cordless Plus Water Flosser (WP-450) is ideal for people on the go. It includes a rechargeable battery and cordless design, so it is easy to use in any bathroom.
With Waterpik® Water Flossers, you have many choices for making flossing with braces much faster and easier!