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Dental Irrigators

We are taught to always brush and floss our teeth. While brushing and flossing will help greatly to reduce the plaque which contains the harmful bacteria that causes cavities, it is more helpful to think of disinfecting the mouth to prevent the dental bacteria Streptococcus Mutans and Lactobacillus bacteria from causing gum and tooth rot.

One easy way of doing this is by using a dental irrigator which delivers a high pressure jet of water to the mouth. By adding an anti-microbial mixture to the water source, you can now easily cleanse and irrigate the whole mouth very thoroughly in a matter of minutes.

You should of course keep up your regular brushing and flossing schedule to get rid of the dental plaque. Sometimes food becomes stuck between the teeth, that the irrigator will not remove, but the flossing will.

However, using a dental irrigator will considerably help to prevent gum disease and keep harmful bacteria from causing tooth decay. If you already have a mouth full of fillings and root canals, it will help to kill the bacteria throughout the mouth.
For those with periodontal pockets - basically a gap between the teeth and the gum where bacteria are living, forcing the gum away from the teeth, special inserts are available that can reach into the pockets with a tiny needle like head that will deliver high pressure water right into the pockets.

One you develop a strict anti-bacterial regimen, avoid eating sugars and the sticky carbohydrates, and add Vitamin C for overall gum health, you will see a rapid improvement, as the pockets close up, the gums become pink, and start to develop a healthy shiny pink glow.

Which dental irrigator should you buy? There are many on the market to choose from. See this comparative review of dental irrigation products on the marketplace. Please note this is an independent review and we don't benefit from this financially!

Please also see how you can make your own mouthwash to use in the irrigator.