Portable Oral Care Irrigator

Today, many devices for oral health have been created, one is better than the other: toothbrushes, threads, rinses, professional devices. One of these is a portable irrigator, the advantage of which is ease of use: due to its small size, the device can be taken with you on trips. In Western countries, few people can be surprised with such a device, almost every family has this device, but in Russia there are only a few who have heard about this device.

A good alternative to dental floss

Oral irrigator is a device that ensures proper oral care. With the help of a thin stream of water coming from the device under pressure through a small hole in a special tip,remnants of food and plaque from interdental spaces are removed, as well as washed teeth and periodontal pockets. The liquid previously poured into the apparatus may be normal, boiled, and may be therapeutic or prophylactic.

To date, such companies as WaterPik, Philips are leading in the rating of irrigator manufacturers. Due to the availability of low-cost but high-quality devices, they were able to gain the trust of dentists around the world.

Functional purpose of irrigators

The irrigator can be compared with dental floss, their purpose is identical - cleansing interdental surfaces where a regular toothbrush is not able to cope. But the thread will do less well with these tasks, since it is almost impossible to apply between the wisdom's distant teeth, and, when using the thread, you can injure your gums.

The irrigator with a jet of water will better clean the interdental spaces, and during work it will massage the gums, thus strengthening them and improving blood circulation.

Today you can find devices from various manufacturers on sale:

WaterPic, Braun, Philips, Donfeel, Panasonic, Dental. And before you choose the best model, you should look at the rating of their functions, get acquainted with all types and characteristics of the proposed devices.

Types of devices

Manufacturers offer a variety of models. Devices may differ in the type of jet supply, modes of operation and power, they are stationary, powered by electricity and portable.

All devices, based on their principles of operation, can be divided into several classes:

• mono jet;
• impulse;
• with microbubble technology.

All irrigators that can be found on store shelves today can be divided into two types: stationary and portable.

Stationary models are ideal for use at home for both adults and children, subject to the availability of all individual attachments. This type of work from electricity, so you should pre-provide the outlet in the bathroom to connect the device to the network. As a rule, such devices are much more powerful, they work longer than their fellow tribesmen in several modes. Equipped with such units capacity for liquids with a large volume.

The only non-essential minus is in the inconvenience of transportation equipment because of its size. If the lack of mobility causes discomfort, then it is better to pay attention to the road, portable type.

The main advantage of the device is the ability to charge it in any available place, small size, which allow you to take an irrigator for the oral cavity with you on vacation, at work, to the country. It’s not worth worrying about because of its relatively small capacity, it will be enough to produce a high-quality cleaning of interdental surfaces. This type of device can also be used by the whole family.

What to look for when choosing

Many people, before deciding on themselves and deciding for themselves what kind of irrigator to buy, study reviews and recommendations of experts, look at the rating of devices on various Internet resources. This is understandable, everyone wants to buy the best device for themselves and their families.

However, before you choose and buy a device for processing the oral cavity, you should decide what type of unit suitable for the future owner based on:

1. The need to take the device with you on trips.
2. The availability of suitable space in the bathroom for storing equipment.
3. Presence of outlet for charging device.

It is necessary to determine the volume of the reservoir for therapeutic and prophylactic fluid,since the number of future users will depend on its size.

But an important attribute when choosing an irrigator should be such a nuance as number of nozzles bundled with the device. Most often, the standard set is suitable for preventive care for a healthy oral cavity. If the treatment of prostheses, implants or braces is required, then you should choose an irrigator equipped with orthodontic or periodontal attachments, for example, WaterPik WP 70, WaterPik WP 100 or AquaJet A7, included today in the ranking of the best devices.

Indications for use

The irrigator has high efficiency, with its help it is easy to monitor oral hygiene. Based on the functionality of the device, it will be indispensable for the prevention and treatment of such diseases as:

• bleeding gums;
• periodontitis;
• gingivitis;
• prevention of caries in children and adults;
• stomatitis prevention in children;
• treatment of sinusitis and rhinitis;
• removal of plaque;
• providing fresh breath.

Top irrigators

Each device has its own specific characteristics.But, of course, the best device is the one that contains the optimal combination of quality, reliability, number of nozzles offered by the manufacturer in a set, functionality, power and a reasonable price.

Based on the reviews of dentists, owners, you can make a rating of the most popular irrigators, so that everyone can choose the best device that meets the requirements and preferences of an individual family.

Waterpyk WP-100 Ultra. The device is endowed with high power and relatively compact size, which allows you to take it on the road. Manufacturers have supplied the model with a number of nozzles that can perform the functions of a periodontal nature, with which you can not only take better care of your teeth, but also clean the bracket-systems. There is also a spoon for cleaning the tongue and cheeks.

Philips Airfloss refers to portable devices. It has compact dimensions, but despite this, it is striking in its functionality due to the newest technology, which consists in mixing liquid and compressed air. Millions of bubbles are able to clean the teeth and gums in seconds, acting more effectively than a regular stream of water.Because of the ease of use, even small children can operate the device, and the absence of the need for a socket eliminates the possibility of an electric shock. By right, this model is considered to be better than the others due to its design, and, quite calmly, it can take a leading position in the rating of road irrigators.

Firm Waterpyk offers customers their new product - "Traveler", The model will suit fans to travel a lot. Due to its unique size, which is several times smaller than any other portable device, the device can fit in a small pocket of a travel bag. An additional advantage of the device - in the presence of a set of 4 nozzles that can cope well with its purpose.

Conclusion

Today, special attention is paid to the care of the oral cavity, it is not surprising, healthy teeth are not only a beautiful smile, but also a favorable state of health of the body. It has long been a secret that poor oral hygiene can provoke caries and other diseases, such as dysbacteriosis, intestinal upset, inflammation of the mucous membrane and many others.

To avoid undesirable consequences of poor hygiene and to improve the condition of the teeth, care should be taken to treat them properly.

A good auxiliary device is an irrigator that can clean interdental spaces, braces, remove tartar and unpleasant odor. The market offers a wide range of such devices, so before you choose the best unit for yourself, you should read the reviews of the owners and see the rating of manufacturers. Definitely, everyone will decide for himself which device is the most suitable for his personal needs.