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Scientific evidence from independent and university-based research centres shows that the Waterpik® Water Flosser is an easy and more effective alternative to string floss, air floss and interdental brushes.

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Waterpik Whitening Water Flosser: Improved Stain Removal Over Tooth Brushing Alone

Waterpik Whitening Water Flosser: Improved Stain Removal Over Tooth Brushing Alone

Evaluation of Tooth Whitening using a Liquid Dentifrice Delivered by the Whitening Water Flosser Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of an experimental ‘liquid dentifrice’ delivered us …

Milliman JL, Milleman KR, Battershell K, Lyle DM. Study conducted at Salus Research, Fort Wayne, IN. 2014
The Waterpik Water Flosser: Significantly More Effective than Interdental Brushes for Improving Gingival Health

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

Comparison of Water Flosser and Interdental Brush on Reduction of Gingival Bleeding and Plaque: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study. Objective To determine the efficacy of a Waterpik Water Flosser vs. …

Goyal CR, Lyle DM, Qaqish JG, Schuller R. J Clin Dent 2016; 27: 61-65.
Waterpik Complete Care Triple Sonic Toothbrush: 9 Times As Much Stain Removal As A Regular Toothbrush

Waterpik Complete Care Triple Sonic Toothbrush: 9 Times As Much Stain Removal As A Regular Toothbrush

Waterpik Complete Care Triple Sonic Toothbrush: 9 Times As Much Stain Removal As A Regular Toothbrush Objective To determine the effectiveness of the Waterpik Triple Sonic Toothbrush compared to a man …

Milleman JL, Milleman KR, Battershell K, Schuller R, Lyle DM. Study conducted at Salus Research, Fort Wayne, IN. 2016.
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

The Effect of a Dental Water Jet with Orthodontic Tip on Plaque and Bleeding in Adolescent Orthodontic Patients with Fixed Appliances Objective To compare the use of a manual toothbrush and the Waterp …

Sharma NC, Lyle DM, Qaqish JG, et al. Am J Ortho Dentofacial Orthop 2008; 133(4):565-571. Study conducted at BioSci Research Canada, Ltd., Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
Waterpik Water Flosser: Significant Reduction in Plaque Biofilm, Gingivitis, and Bleeding for Patients with Diabetes

Waterpik Water Flosser: Significant Reduction in Plaque Biofilm, Gingivitis, and Bleeding for Patients with Diabetes

Comparative Evaluation of Adjunctive Oral Irrigation in Diabetes Objective To compare the addition of the Waterpik Water Flosser with the Pik Pocket subgingival irrigation tip to routine oral hygiene …

Al-Mubarak S, Ciancio S, Aljada A, et al. J Clin Periodontol 2002; 29:295-300. Study conducted at the University of Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine.