How to use the irrigator?

Human health is determined by the proper operation of each of the body systems. Therefore, you should pay enough attention not only to the liver, the heart, but also the oral cavity. According to the results of recent studies, it has been established that using a conventional toothbrush, one can not guarantee 100% health of teeth, gums, and also high protection against the occurrence of serious diseases of the oral cavity.

Companies that work in the pharmaceutical market are well aware of this and are actively working on creating new effective devices that can help maintain oral hygiene at the highest level. Of the latest innovations, it is worth highlighting the irrigator. In this article we will tell you how to use the irrigator, so that your teeth will always remain beautiful and healthy.

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Purpose of the irrigator for the oral cavity

The main purpose of this device is professional dental care. This tool works easily:

• It creates the pressure of the water jet under pressure, which is pre-poured into a special tank.
• When water enters the oral cavity, the particles of food and plaque are removed from the teeth, as well as from the interdental space.
• Along with this, a jet of liquid cleanses the gums, providing a massage effect.

Important! Irrigator significantly exceeds other similar devices - during the cleaning of the mouth it gently affects the teeth and gums, so that the user can not worry about tooth enamel.

This device is very convenient to use, so even if your mouth has orthodontic products( braces), you can clean them right in them.

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How is the irrigator arranged?

This machine consists of:

• Water tanks;
• Hydraulic pump;
• Handles, to which is attached the tank and hydraulic pump;
• Interchangeable attachments.

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When do I need to clean the teeth with an irrigator?

Dentists recommend to get this device for each patient, because if you properly use the irrigator, you can not only remove dental deposits from the most inaccessible places. If a special solution is poured into the fluid reservoir instead of water, then a therapeutic effect( anticaries and anti-inflammatory) can be achieved.

And especially doctors recommend using irrigator in the following cases:

• People who have a tendency to develop periodontitis and gingivitis;
• With crowding of teeth;
• who have an unpleasant smell from the mouth;
• To orthodontic patients;
• for women during pregnancy;
• Patients with diabetes mellitus.

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What kinds of irrigators exist?

To date, there are two types of irrigators:

• Family - is characterized by the fact that it has a large water tank, it operates from the power grid, and it can be used by all family members. On the nozzles there are color coding, which enable family members to use them without being confused.
• Road - works only on the battery and has a small water tank.

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Nozzles for the irrigator

Depending on the model you purchased, one or more nozzles may be included. Some are considered universal and suitable for daily hygiene, while others are designed to clean certain areas of the mouth.

The latter include:

• Nozzles for cleaning the tongue from plaque and food debris, which contribute to the appearance of an unpleasant odor. Using such a nozzle, you will provide fresh breath for the whole day.
• To save freshness, attachments for cleaning periodontal pockets will help. You will protect yourself from cervical caries and bleeding gums.
• Special orthodontic attachments are used in the presence of braces - so you can easily remove the plaque around the locks. The same applies to the situation when implants or crowns are installed. Only use the irrigator you can after the wound after their implantation is fully delayed.
• There are also nozzles for washing the nasopharynx. They will help to remove the inflammation and normalize the condition of the nasal canal.

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How to use the irrigator?

Given that for most of our fellow citizens this device is a rather new invention, not everyone understands how to use it correctly.

In fact, the rules are fairly simple, and usually there is no difficulty. Here everything will depend on the purpose for which you are going to use the irrigator. This can be simple cleaning, treatment, standard prevention or the care of artificial limbs.

Important! It is necessary to consult with your dentist beforehand. Each of the separately considered cases implies a different method of cleaning.

If the irrigator you need as a means for prevention, then you should follow the standard rules:

• Use the device in accordance with the attached instructions;
• Pour only authorized liquid or water into the device;
• The direction of the jet should be 90 degrees;
• Follow the procedure sequentially;
• The head should be positioned so that the fluid from the mouth can freely flow out;
• The gap between the teeth is desirable to process a little longer;
• The appliance should not be used by preschool children.

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Frequency of use of

For preventive purposes, it is advisable to use the irrigator not more than 3 times a week. A dentist can recommend the most optimal for you regime and level of water supply. However, do not forget that the number of cleanings with this device should not affect the number of standard teeth cleaning with a thread or toothbrush. Irrigator is only a supplement.

Important! In the early stages of caries or periodontitis, the irrigator should be used no more than twice a week.

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What kind of liquid to use?

You can pour into the irrigation tank both ordinary warm water and broths of various medicinal herbs. However, the latter should be extremely cautious, because many phytogens have some contraindications. If there is a desire to use for these purposes is the decoction of herbs, then it is better to consult the doctor first.

Important! In addition to contraindications to the use of herbal decoctions in health, small particles of plants can get into the technological parts of the irrigator, which can lead to violations of its work, up to breakdown. This is why before use, infusions should be filtered several times.

The most simple and optimal solution is to use ordinary water. But before pouring water into the tank, it must be cleaned( filtered with a household filter), boiled and cooled to a temperature of 40 degrees.

It is important to understand that if you use too cold and not boiled water, this can lead not only to problems with the health of teeth and gums, but also shorten the life of the device itself.

If the factory instruction does not specify that only pure water can be used as the used liquid, several milliliters of tooth rinse aid may be added to the reservoir. Many dentists encourage this, since the rinse aid gives gums and teeth additional protection from the effects of negative factors and prevents the appearance of coffee and tea deposits.

Important! If a rinse aid is added to the machine, it should be thoroughly washed after use, since the product forms a copious foam.

That's all you need to know in order to properly use the irrigator. In the rest - follow the instructions from the manufacturer of the specific model you choose, and then you can forget about possible problems with teeth, gums and mouth as a whole.