Maintaining Your Oral Health

• Implants: Bacterial build-up in and around dental implants can lead to peri-implant disease and infection
• Gum Disease: Bleeding gums are a sign of gingivitis, an early stage of gum disease
• Dental Braces: Braces & orthodontics can create oral health problems such as gingivitis and decalcification (white marks) on the teeth
• Pregnancy Gingivitis: Gingivitis can be caused by the increased level of progesterone due to pregnancy
• Diabetes: People with diabetes, especially those with poor blood glucose control, are at a higher risk for gum disease
• Bad Breath: Bacteria that cause gum disease can produce a volatile sulfur compound, the agent often responsible for bad breath
• Smoking: Smoking of any kind is a major risk factor for developing gum disease

For more on specific oral health concerns and related Waterpik^™ products, visit our oral health education section.

Health Benefits of Water Flossing

Through published independent and university studies WATERPIK water flossers are clinically proven to improve your gum health, remove plaque and bacteria, and reach areas that you can't get to with a toothbrush or string floss.

We've also designed and tested special water flosser tips to address specific dental needs:

• The Orthodontic tip for cleaning around braces and orthodontics
• The Plaque Seeker^™ tip for gentle cleaning around dental implants and dental work such as crowns, bridges, and veneers
• The Pik Pocket^™ tip for treating periodontal pockets

Not sure which tip is right for you? Start with the cleaning challenge you want to address—braces, implants, gingivitis, bad breath—then use our Tips Guide to choose the tip designed for that need. With consistent use, water flossing can help improve gum health and provide a more thorough clean.