What Is Dental Irrigation?

Our teeth and gums, and the way we maintain them, are an incredibly important intrinsic part of any hygiene routine. Those who have poor hygiene are at greater risk for many different issues later on in life. For those who are vigilant about caring for their teeth and gums, they are less likely to suffer from conditions like gingivitis, tarter or periodontal issues.

Recently something called dental irrigation, which has been around for quite some time, is gaining recent appeal and increased use. But what is this practice that provides a more deliberate and clean mouth. 

The way that dental irrigation works is that it cleans between the teeth and in hard-to-reach places with a specific tool that uses water to get rid of the plaque buildup. When this particular practice is done it effectively eliminates plaque and bacteria that can potentially cause many different problems for your gums and teeth down the road.

As a hygiene practice it used to be used in the 1980s and '90s as a way to maintain a certain level of tooth cleanliness between dental cleanings. It lost a little bit of popularity for awhile but in recent years it has been picking up speed and more people are trying it out.

Daily Oral Irrigation

There have been recent studies that show daily oral irrigation can help to get rid of the periodontal pathogens that easily get lodged between teeth. These types of organisms can't be fully eliminated with brushing and flossing because they are incredibly minuscule and can be missed and lodged into the pockets of the gums very easily.

For those who do take part in dental irrigation, they have a notable reduction in specific mediators that cause and perpetuate inflammation. Dentist visits provide an impressive overview of improved oral health for those who do take part in this type of irrigation.

In the event you have already been diagnosed with some type of gum disease or periodontal condition, or simply want to prevent it from occurring, you may want to seriously consider some type of dental irrigation. It can provide relief and reduction in gingivitis, bleeding of the gums, periodontal pathogens and much more.

If your oral hygiene is less than ideal, you likely have some type of teeth or gum issue that dental irrigation could help to mitigate. The plaque that is formed in our mouths as a result of bacteria causes numerous problems along the way.

Daily irrigators range from direct flow, steady stream and pulsed flow. The device uses the water to directly attack the plaque and properly eradicate it.

The main purpose of this practice and these irrigation devices is to disrupt the plague that gets built up around your teeth and gums in an effective manner. This will help to prevent periodontal issues later on in life. Whether you are a stickler for oral health or you tend to not pay as much attention to your gums and teeth as you should, the practice of oral irrigation may just the thing you should look into.

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