Flossing has been in practice in multiple forms for several years such as flossing through a traditional toothpick and a dental string floss etc. However, with innovations in recent years, flossing has gotten into trend again with more advanced options such as cordless water flossers. Water flossers are designed not only to convey convenience but also to cure several oral health-related issues. One of the most common oral health concerns is periodontal pockets which are gum disease. Periodontal Pockets cause gingivitis inflammation, and swelling and become lethal if are not treated properly and timely as they may become a cause of tooth decay and persistent gum discomfort in some cases.
This blog will highlight all the benefits of water flossers in favor of Periodontal disease and ways to get rid of gum inflammation.
Gum inflammation is usually seen in people with deeper periodontal pockets than usual which serves as a shelter for bacteria to hide in. Traditional dental string floss only covers 3mm deep below the gum line. Bacteria naturally existing in saliva help in the digestive process by breaking down the food particles. Some of these bacteria-combined food particles stay in the mouth and often rest in hard-to-reach spaces. Here, deep periodontal pockets offer a breeding ground to bacteria that further cause different gum-related concerns such as gingivitis bleeding, swelling, and gum inflammation.
With a capacity of reaching out 7mm deep in the periodontal pockets, water flossers not only help in reducing gums-related issues but also treat them. Water flossers cater to the following advantages to reduce and treat gum inflammation.
Bacteria in the form of partial food particles rest in the gum pockets and cause gum inflammation. Regular use of a water flosser not only removes but also reduces the risks of bacterial production in the gum pockets.
Timely and regular treatment of germs, debris, bacteria, and food particles from the gum pockets and between the teeth helps in keeping your buccal area plague-free. Once there is no plague, there will be no oral health concerns such as gum inflammation.
The pressurized water stream of water flossers completely cleans out the periodontal pockets by reaching out at their maximum depth. Regular water flossing removes contaminations away and keeps gum pockets fresh and healthy.
Despite having a pressurized water stream, water flossers offer a gentle touch to the gum and overall oral skin that provides a soft oral care solution to your gums as compared to traditional string flossing. String floss needs a specific technique to use properly that can even hurt your gum by giving cuts and scratches. These cuts can also take the form of gum inflammation in contact with oral bacteria.
The use of warm water in the water flosser gives a soothing effect to the inflamed gum. It also helps to remove and kill bacteria along the gum line, between the teeth and gum pockets as well.
Brushing and the use of traditional dental floss in case of gum inflammation can further increase the issue and develop it into gingivitis bleeding (gum bleeding). However, the use of a water flosser owing to its gentle touch doesn’t only reduce gum bleeding but also strengthens and heals the gum tissue. Moreover, you can use antiseptic mouthwash with warm water in the water flosser which helps to kill harmful bacteria and reduces bleeding.
Warm and pressurized water stream of the water flosser works as a massager in case of gums inflammation. It massages the infected tissue and improves cellular health as well as blood circulation. Moreover, potential reduction in the chances of catching periodontal disease keep oral health maintained. Warm soothing massages reduces gum inflammation through reducing gingivitis bleeding and swelling.
The pulsating mode with a combination of the pressurized water stream of BOLT water flosser helps in improving blood circulation. Improved blood circulation boosts your oral health besides curing gum inflammation.
Besides treating gum inflammation and periodontal disease, the regular use of a water flosser also supports your oral hygiene by removing bacteria and rinsing them out. Furthermore, in case of any oral health concerns, water flossers treat them and maintain your oral health.
