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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 Water Flosser: An Effective Alternative to Subgingival Antibiotic Treatment for Periodontal Maintenance Patients

Waterpik Water Flosser: An Effective Alternative to Subgingival Antibiotic Treatment for Periodontal Maintenance Patients

Periodontal Maintenance Following Scaling and Root Planing, Comparing Minocycline Treatment to Daily Oral Irrigation with Water Objective Assess the efficacy of daily Waterpik Water Flossing in compar …

Genovesi AM, Lorenzi C, Lyle DM et al. Minerva Stomatol 2013; 62(Suppl. 1 to NO. 12):1-9. Study conducted at the Tuscan Stomatologic Institute, Department of Dentistry, Versilia General Hospital, Lido di Camaiore (LU), Italy
Waterpik Water Flosser: More Than 2 Times as Effective as String Floss for Implant Patients

Waterpik Water Flosser: More Than 2 Times as Effective as String Floss for Implant Patients

Comparison of the Effect of Two Interdental Cleaning Devices Around Implants on the Reduction of Bleeding: a 30-day Randomized Clinical Trial Objective To compare the efficacy of a Waterpik Water Flos …

Magnuson B, Harsono M, Stark PC, et al. Compend of Contin Ed in Dent 2013; 34(Special Issue 8):2-7. Study conducted at Tufts University, School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts.
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

Comparison of Irrigation to Floss as an Adjunct to Toothbrushing: Effect on Bleeding, Gingivitis, and Supragingival Plaque Objective To evaluate the ability of a Waterpik Water Flosser paired with eit …

Barnes CM, et al. J Clin Dent, 2005; 16(3): 71-77. Study conducted at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Dentistry, Lincoln, Nebraska.
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

The Effect of Interdental Cleaning Devices on Plaque Biofilm and Gingival Bleeding Objective To evaluate the efficacy of a manual toothbrush plus a Waterpik Water Flosser versus a manual toothbrush pl …

Rosema NAM et al. The effect of different interdental cleaning devices on gingival bleeding. J Int Acad Periodontol 2011; 13(1):2-10.