About a year ago my Dentist informed me I was suffering from Periodontal Disease. This was quite heartbreaking as I pride myself in excellent oral hygiene. Turns out it's simply one of those things I drew the unlucky straw on and could do nothing about.
They prescribed an even more aggressive oral hygiene regiment for me. It includes use of an dental water jet and top notch electric toothbrush. Amazingly I've been able to nearly halt the periodontal disease in its tracks as a result!
Honestly this dental water jet is amazing and I'd never even heard of it until then. It's a Water Pik and basically a home version of the one they use during your routine teeth cleanings.
It cleans deeper and more thoroughly then even the best flossing job.
Evidence has shown it to be effective in not only treatment of periodontal disease but in regular maintenance of even healthy orthodontia and gums.
The water Pik is simple to use. It comes with a small water reservoir which I simply fill up with water and a bit of Listerine. Then I track my gum line paying extra close attention to the gaps between my teeth with the water jet attachment. It takes all of a couple minutes at most and is much easier / less painful then using floss.
Since adopting regular use of the device my gums have firmed up looking much tighter and healthier. They never bleed anymore and feel amazing. You have to literally try it to believe it. I can defiantly tell now when I go with out the device.
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