How to use an oral irrigator? Rules for brushing teeth
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Do you want or have already purchased an oral irrigator, but don’t know how to use it correctly? Then read on - what is an irrigator, is it worth using it, will an irrigator replace a toothbrush, how does an irrigator work, features of cleaning teeth with braces with an irrigator, what liquids can be poured into the irrigator.
Why is it worth using an irrigator, and will it replace a toothbrush? First you need to ask yourself, why brush your teeth at all? For example, animals don’t clean themselves, and everything is fine with them. So why do people brush their teeth? Mainly to get rid of bits of food that are stuck in your teeth. Otherwise, they will begin to rot and eat away your teeth. Brushing your teeth is also necessary to get rid of plaque (a layer of bacteria and microorganisms that can be harmful to the body) and bad breath. Brushing your teeth is a preventative measure that slows down or eliminates the onset of serious problems.
How does caries appear? When they talk about problems with teeth, you immediately think about caries. But how does he appear? Sugar gets stuck in the teeth, where it begins to rot and eat away at the tooth.
Why don't animals have caries? It also happens in animals, but extremely rarely. It's about their diet and ours. Our food has changed a lot over the past few centuries. The content of some elements increased several times. These elements include vitamins, proteins, fats and sugar. Because animals eat organic, low-sugar foods, they don't have many dental problems.
Why do you brush your teeth?From antiquity to the end of the Middle Ages, teeth were cleaned with anything - a rag, a straw, a wooden stick with bristles. The latter was most effective as the bristles penetrated deeper into the crevices between the teeth. Afterwards, they began to make special devices for cleaning teeth based on sticks with bristles. The result was the modern toothbrush.
Not so long ago, a device was invented that penetrates even better into the gaps between teeth - an irrigator. It delivers a stream of liquid under pressure. This device, in combination with a brush, removes the maximum number of pieces of food and dirt from the mouth.
Dentists do not recommend replacing a toothbrush with an irrigator. The device gets into the deepest crevices, but does not wash away plaque from tooth enamel well. If you are concerned about your teeth, then buy a irrigator and use it and a toothbrush regularly. Their constant use as a preventive measure will save money that would otherwise be spent on treating teeth and gums.
What is an irrigator and what is its operating principle? An irrigator is a device for cleaning teeth that removes plaque from the surface of teeth and cleans the cracks in the interdental space by applying a stream of water or a specialized liquid under pressure to them.
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The irrigator looks different: there are large stationary devices (usually found in dentists), there are medium-sized home ones (boxes with a container, there is a power cord, a hose to the handle with a working head, reminiscent of a soldering iron/torch) and small mobile ones (similar to an electric toothbrush , they have a small water tank, are powered by batteries, and have no wires).
Operating principle: the motor is powered by a battery/battery or from an outlet, it pumps water or a special product from the reservoir, delivers it through a hose that connects the main structure to the handle, and a stream of liquid comes out of the working head of the handle. The pressure with which the jet comes out can be adjusted.
How to use an oral irrigator correctly. Step-by-step instructions for using the irrigator:
- First, connect the device to the power supply if it is a stationary model.
- Fill the container with water or a special liquid
- Select the appropriate pressure. To do this, insert the working head of the device into your mouth, it should not fit tightly to your teeth or gums, and slowly increase the power from the minimum.
- Lean over the sink to avoid splashing water and turn on the device. The unit should be located a short distance from the teeth/gums.
- Move the pen along the gum line from one tooth to another, touching all interdental spaces. Each tooth should be brushed on one side for 2 seconds. The total cleaning time is approximately 1.5-2 minutes.
- Spit any water that has accumulated in your mouth into the sink, and dump any unnecessary water there after the procedure.
- Turn off, rinse and dry the irrigator.
Features of using an irrigator with braces. Firstly, you need to clean the braces first and always from the end - from the far teeth. Move slowly along the structure, stopping at each lock. Next, brush your teeth according to the instructions, just as you would without braces.
How to hold it correctly and what can be poured into the irrigator. You can hold the device by the handle in any way that suits you. And for maximum efficiency, hold the working head in your mouth so that the stream is at right angles to your teeth/gums.Stay above the sink, so splashes and excess liquid will flow directly into the drain. At first it will seem difficult and there will be a lot of splashes, but with practice it will become easier.
You can pour into the irrigator:
- Water. Filtered or tap water is suitable. The latter will need to be boiled and cooled before use.
- Mouthwash, balms and other medical products.
- Disinfecting and deodorizing liquids for the oral cavity.
Do not use chlorhexidine in its pure form.
