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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: Significantly More Effective than the Sonicare Air Floss Pro for Improving Oral Health

Waterpik Water Flosser: Significantly More Effective than the Sonicare Air Floss Pro for Improving Oral Health

Effectiveness of two Interdental Cleaning Devices on Clinical Signs of Inflammation: A Randomized Clinical Trial Objective To determine the effectiveness of a Waterpik Water Flosser in reducing clinic …

Goyal CR, Lyle DM, Qaqish JG, Schuller R. A direct comparison of two interdental cleaning devices on clinical signs of inflammation: a four-week randomised controlled trial. Ann Clin J Dent health 2018;7:10-15.
The Waterpik Water Flosser: Significantly More Effective than Interdental Brush for Improving Gingival Health

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

Water Flosser compared to Interdental Brush on Bleeding Scores and Gingival Abrasion Objective To compare the effectiveness of a Waterpik Water Flosser (WF) and interdental brush (IDB) on bleeding i …

Slot DE, Lyle DM, Van der Sluijs E, Hennequin-Hoenderdos N, Van der Weijden F. J Dent Res 2018; 97(Special Iss. B): Abstract #0622 (www.iadr.org). Conducted at Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Netherlands.
Waterpik Sonic-Fusion: Twice as Effective as Regular Brushing & Flossing for Removing Plaque and Improving Gingival Health

Waterpik Sonic-Fusion: Twice as Effective as Regular Brushing & Flossing for Removing Plaque and Improving Gingival Health

Comparison of a novel sonic toothbrush to standard brushing and flossing on clinical signs of inflammation: A randomized clinical trial Objective To determine the effectiveness of Waterpik Sonic&ndash …

Qaqish JG, Goyal CR, Schuller R, Lyle DM. Comparison of a novel sonic toothbrush to a traditional sonic toothbrush and manual brushing and flossing on plaque, gingival bleeding and inflammation: A randomized controlled clinical trial. Compend Contin Educ