What is a Water Flosser?

A water flosser is an oral health appliance designed for dental care at home.

Although sizes and features vary, all Waterpik Water Flossers include:

• Motor with pump
• Water reservoir
• Special water flosser tip

The motor and pump cause a stream of pressurized, pulsating water to flow from the reservoir through the tip and into the mouth.

The targeted stream of water removes plaque, food particles, and bacteria in a way that’s more effective, more comfortable, and easier than traditional string floss. The pulsating action also stimulates gum tissue for added health benefits.

Why Choose a Water Flosser?

If you don’t like string floss, don’t floss often, or find string floss hard to use, a water flosser can be the answer.

• Many people find water flossing easier and more pleasant than using string floss, and they may floss more often as a result.
• Gum disease prevention and treatment is another reason to use a water flosser. Waterpik Water Flossers are clinically proven to reduce gingivitis, remove plaque, and improve gum health.
• Water flossers are especially useful for cleaning braces and other orthodontics, as well as cleaning bridges, crowns, and dental implants.
• Water flossers are helpful for people with dexterity issues, such as arthritis, who find string flossing difficult.

What About Toothbrushing?

For daily home care, dentists recommend:

• Brushing your teeth 2x a day for 2 minutes
• Flossing once a day to clean between your teeth

Although water flossing reaches areas that tooth brushing can’t, it is not a replacement for brushing your teeth. Rather, it is an alternative to string floss, interdental brushes, or floss threaders to remove plaque and debris that brushing leaves behind.