from between teeth. However, they do not remove plaque, which is by far the bigger problem. Nor do they claim to, last I looked. They are a good adjunct to floss, but they don't replace it. I use both. And for the record, I'm a retired dentist.
from between teeth. However, they do not remove plaque, which is by far the bigger problem. Nor do they claim to, last I looked. They are a good adjunct to floss, but they don't replace it. I use both. And for the record, I'm a retired dentist.
Good to know. The waterpik brand says it is ADA approved and removes plaque. I wonder if that is a new advancement.
from between teeth. However, they do not remove plaque, which is by far the bigger problem. Nor do they claim to, last I looked. They are a good adjunct to floss, but they don't replace it. I use both. And for the record, I'm a retired dentist.
Good to know. The waterpik brand says it is ADA approved and removes plaque. I wonder if that is a new advancement.
A quick internet review shows that while a waterpik will remove the top layers of plaque, it does not effectively remove the base layer of plaque that is adherent to the teeth. It's better than just brushing, but not as good as flossing, which physically scrapes the plaque off the tooth. surface. The ADA, which has the integrity of the FDA, can be pretty liberal with their acceptances if it's worth their while
RE: RE: RE: Waterpiks are great for removing debris
from between teeth. However, they do not remove plaque, which is by far the bigger problem. Nor do they claim to, last I looked. They are a good adjunct to floss, but they don't replace it. I use both. And for the record, I'm a retired dentist.
Good to know. The waterpik brand says it is ADA approved and removes plaque. I wonder if that is a new advancement.
A quick internet review shows that while a waterpik will remove the top layers of plaque, it does not effectively remove the base layer of plaque that is adherent to the teeth. It's better than just brushing, but not as good as flossing, which physically scrapes the plaque off the tooth. surface. The ADA, which has the integrity of the FDA, can be pretty liberal with their acceptances if it's worth their while
Thank you!! Wasn’t expecting an expert advice—much appreciated. With all that cooking you are doing as well, you know the best way to keep our teeth up.
RE: RE: RE: Waterpiks are great for removing debris
from between teeth. However, they do not remove plaque, which is by far the bigger problem. Nor do they claim to, last I looked. They are a good adjunct to floss, but they don't replace it. I use both. And for the record, I'm a retired dentist.
Good to know. The waterpik brand says it is ADA approved and removes plaque. I wonder if that is a new advancement.
A quick internet review shows that while a waterpik will remove the top layers of plaque, it does not effectively remove the base layer of plaque that is adherent to the teeth. It's better than just brushing, but not as good as flossing, which physically scrapes the plaque off the tooth. surface. The ADA, which has the integrity of the FDA, can be pretty liberal with their acceptances if it's worth their while
Thank you!! Wasn’t expecting an expert advice—much appreciated. With all that cooking you are doing as well, you know the best way to keep our teeth up.
If you want to take good care of your teeth, it's not a matter of what you like, it's a matter of what works.
Good to know. The waterpik brand says it is ADA approved and removes plaque. I wonder if that is a new advancement.
I tried it. I went back to regular floss.
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from between teeth. However, they do not remove plaque, which is by far the bigger problem. Nor do they claim to, last I looked. They are a good adjunct to floss, but they don't replace it. I use both. And for the record, I'm a retired dentist.
Good to know. The waterpik brand says it is ADA approved and removes plaque. I wonder if that is a new advancement.
A quick internet review shows that while a waterpik will remove the top layers of plaque, it does not effectively remove the base layer of plaque that is adherent to the teeth. It's better than just brushing, but not as good as flossing, which physically scrapes the plaque off the tooth. surface. The ADA, which has the integrity of the FDA, can be pretty liberal with their acceptances if it's worth their while
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In comment 15708787 Bill in UT said:
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from between teeth. However, they do not remove plaque, which is by far the bigger problem. Nor do they claim to, last I looked. They are a good adjunct to floss, but they don't replace it. I use both. And for the record, I'm a retired dentist.
Good to know. The waterpik brand says it is ADA approved and removes plaque. I wonder if that is a new advancement.
A quick internet review shows that while a waterpik will remove the top layers of plaque, it does not effectively remove the base layer of plaque that is adherent to the teeth. It's better than just brushing, but not as good as flossing, which physically scrapes the plaque off the tooth. surface. The ADA, which has the integrity of the FDA, can be pretty liberal with their acceptances if it's worth their while
Thank you!! Wasn’t expecting an expert advice—much appreciated. With all that cooking you are doing as well, you know the best way to keep our teeth up.
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In comment 15708787 Bill in UT said:
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from between teeth. However, they do not remove plaque, which is by far the bigger problem. Nor do they claim to, last I looked. They are a good adjunct to floss, but they don't replace it. I use both. And for the record, I'm a retired dentist.
Good to know. The waterpik brand says it is ADA approved and removes plaque. I wonder if that is a new advancement.
A quick internet review shows that while a waterpik will remove the top layers of plaque, it does not effectively remove the base layer of plaque that is adherent to the teeth. It's better than just brushing, but not as good as flossing, which physically scrapes the plaque off the tooth. surface. The ADA, which has the integrity of the FDA, can be pretty liberal with their acceptances if it's worth their while
Thank you!! Wasn’t expecting an expert advice—much appreciated. With all that cooking you are doing as well, you know the best way to keep our teeth up.
Forgive me, I don't know what came over me
Forgive me, I don't know what came over me
Do you have that on a “plaque” on your wall?
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Be true to your teeth and they won't be false to you.
Forgive me, I don't know what came over me
Do you have that on a “plaque” on your wall?
Touche
Practicing dentist here