FORT COLLINS, Colorado--Waterpik introduces the newest addition to its dental water jet line, the orthodontic dip.
A study published in the April issue of the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics compared the Waterpik dental water jet with orthodontic tip to flossing.
In this single blind, parallel, randomized four-week clinical trial, the group that used the Waterpik dental water jet plus the orthodontic tip removed three times the amount of plaque and reduced 26% more bleeding compared to the flossing group.
Additionally, 94% of the Waterpik dental water jet group indicated that using the dental water jet was "very easy" or "somewhat easy" compared to 53% for the floss group. In addition, 92% of the Waterpik dental water jet group indicated that they would use the product "every day" or "frequently" compared to 59% for the floss group.
For those in the Waterpik dental water jet group who also had a history of using dental floss, 90% said they would chose the dental water jet over floss.
Orthodontic tip features a tapered brush on the end that allows for simultaneous irrigating and brushing around the teeth, brackets and arch wires. The tip is included with the Waterpik Ultra dental water jet or the Ultra cordless dental water jet.
Recommending or distributing the Waterpik dental water jet with the orthodontic tip to all your orthodontic patients can provide oral health benefits. Orthodontic patients now have an easier and effective alternative to traditional flossing.
For more information, visit Waterpik and take advantage of complimentary continuing education programs and patient education brochures, which include a $5.00 rebate.
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