For some, it comes naturally and is an integral part of a daily routine.
For others, itsnot that easy.
I would say I fall somewhere in the middle.
So if you, like me, have trouble sticking to a flossing routineyou might wonder about viable alternatives.
More specifically, you mightwonder if water flosserscan adequately do the job.
Water flossing, popularly known as waterpiks, after a popular brand of water flossers.
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And any method of flossing is recommended over no flossing at all, the ADA says.
The ADAshared in their 2016 reportthat they had ample evidence to support flossing for gum health.
However, they determined that additional research about water flossers is necessary to understand their long-term efficacy.
Water flossers with theADA Seal of Acceptance have been tested rigorouslyand proven to be effective at removing gingival plaque.
However, the evidence for water flossing is encouraging.
An older study published by theJournal of Clinical Dentistryexamined the use of water floss and regular floss.
Researchers found water flossers to be more effective than their analog counterparts.
However, the findings indicated that regular floss was slightly more effective at removing gingival plaque.
The best strategy she recommends?
Flossing can be difficult to stick to for many reasons that range from logistical to emotional.
If you have gone a while without flossing, it can be shame-inducing to reassert the habit.
The solution for this is an abundance of patience with yourself and seeking solutions that work for you.
(Bad-smelling flosswill let you know it, too.)
Over time, this can affect your oral health and health as a whole.
So if you find something that works for you, its always worth a try.
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