Dr. Guy Spinner

Oral Irrigators
Hydro Floss

What is an oral irrigator?
The concept of oral irrigators is to shoot a stream of pulsating water out of a nozzle or tip. Irrigators are effective at removing food debris, germs, and bacteria, which remain in areas that cannot be properly cleaned by brushing and flossing alone.

What is the difference in the Hydro Floss and another oral irrigator?
According to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology (May 1993; 20: 314-317) titled “The Effect of Oral Irrigation with a Magnetic Treatment Device on Plaque and Calculus,” the group using an irrigator with a magnetic device showed a 44% greater reduction in calculus volume (p<0.0005) and a 42% greater reduction in area (p<0.0001) over the group using an unmagnetized irrigator. Exactly what does that mean? It means that when tested against an unmagnetized irrigator, the Hydro Floss is almost TWICE as effective.

But I use a Super Sonic Electric Toothbrush; do I still need an oral irrigator?
Yes! As good as some electric toothbrushes may be, they are still toothbrushes. They may clean the areas that they can reach much better than manual brushes, however, there are areas on the teeth, which no toothbrush, manual or electric, can clean. These are the areas most likely to cause problems.

URGENT NOTICE
Oral health in America: A report of the Surgeon General of the United States
“Periodontal (gum) disease affects 75% of adults and has been linked to numerous life-threatening illnesses, including heart and lung disease, stroke, diabetes, anemia, hemophilia, oral cancer, kidney disease, and low-birth weight and premature births.”
That’s 3 out of every 4 adults!
It is very important to see your Dentist at least twice a year, brush and floss, and use the Hydro Floss oral irrigator daily, for your oral health and overall health.

Where can I get a Hydro Floss?
Hydro Floss is available through your dentist, and also through a limited number of specialty catalogs or directly from H.F.I.