ADC- Website - Expert Dental Insights and Tips | ADC Dental Blogs #Water FlosserADC- Website - Expert Dental Insights and Tips | ADC Dental Blogs #Water Flosserhttps://www.theadc.dental/blogs/tag/water-flosserWed, 06 May 2026 04:18:20 -0700http://zoho.com/sites/<![CDATA[How to Keep Sutures and Dental Implants Surgery Site Clean?]]>https://www.theadc.dental/blogs/post/dental-implants-surgery-site-cleanThe surgical site should be kept clean during the healing period to ensure that there is no risk of infection. Learn How to Keep Sutures and Dental Implants Surgery Site Clean?]]>
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If you had a Dental Implant surgery, you should follow these instructions as far as possible as these aftercare recommendations. Following these Instructions will help you heal quickly and stay comfortable. In case you experience any complications, you are requested to contact our front office immediately.
Dental implants are the most sought after replacements for natural tooth in the present, used for filling the gap from missing teeth, correcting smiles and other aesthetic purposes. Dental implant surgery is followed by a period of recovery required for the healing of the wound and osseointegration of implants, fusing of dental implants to the surrounding bone.  The surgical site should be kept clean during the healing period to ensure that there is no risk of infection. Keeping the site around dental implants and sutures clean is essential for the procedure to be successful. Here are a few tips that can be used to keep the dental implant surgical site clean:

Antibiotics

Rinse with Salt Water

To make a salt water rinse, add half a teaspoon of common salt to a cup of warm water. Once the salt dissolves you can gently swish the mixture in your mouth from one side to the other for about 30 seconds and then spit it out once you are done. Salt water rinses can be performed about 3-6 times a day depending upon instructions given by the doctor. This helps to decrease the amount of bacterial accumulation inside the mouth as well as around the Surgery Site and Sutures without causing any irritation to the Incision and tissues around the Sutures.

Practise Good Oral Hygiene

Avoid brushing the surgical site for the first few days after surgery, but then begin to carefully clean  this area with a toothbrush as well, once it starts healing. Rinse your toothbrush under hot water to soften the bristles and avoid vigorous extensive rinsing. Rinse the mouth keep the area clean following every meal so that food particles do not get stuck in the treated area. This will reduce the chances of developing an infection around the surgical site. Using the antibiotic mouthwash as prescribed by your doctor also helps in reducing the chance of infection. These are a list of cleaning products that can be used to clean the treated area: 

  • Water Flosser : A dental flosser/ water flosser is an oral health appliance that provides a stream of pulsating water to  floss between your teeth and below the gumline.  They are design and attached with rubber-tip  stimulators and other attachments to effectively clean difficult to access areas as deep as 6 mm .  Most dentists recommend water flossers over dental floss due to their ease of use and effective cleaning. 
  • Sulcus Brush : It is a specialised brush for cleaning and removing food debris and plaque from the gums and below the gumline into the sulcus. It is one third in size of a regular tooth brush and can be used in a gentle & forth sweeping motion at the level where your tooth and gums meet. It makes dental implant site and denture care more easier and effective.
  • Toothbrush: Use a soft bristles toothbrush to remove food debris and plaque accumulation as they will prevent  gum damage as well as disruption of the blood clot . Electric toothbrush with soft bristles can also be used as it works more effectively than manual toothbrushes due to greater number of strokes generated than the human hand. 

Avoid Touching the Area with Fingers or Tongue

The stitches are mostly non dissolvable but often remain for around 7 to 10 Days. Avoid touching the treated area and sutures with your tongue or fingers to minimise the irritation and chance of infection. Disturbing the area will cause early wound breakdown and exposure of the dental implant or bone graft, resulting in higher chances of failure.

Keep the Temporary Teeth/Removable Dentures Clean, if any

Temporary removable dentures, or partially fixed teeth are often used after dental implant insertion.  The proper fit of these temporary dentures after implant insertion is important.  It is necessary to make sure that there is no food lodgement due to the dentures to reduce the risk of infection. 

Avoid Smoking

Smoking after having dental implants placed can adversely affect your chances of a successful healing. Nicotine reduces oxygen flow to your bones and tissue which results in longer healing time and  increased chance of infection. Smoking also affect osseointegration negatively, cause gums and periodontal diseases. This results in smokers having a higher chance of implant failure than non-smokers.  Hence, it is recommended to quit or avoid smoking during your recovery period.  

Take Soft Diet

In the first 48 hrs post surgery, it is strictly recommended to have soft diet a it minimise the irritation  and food lodgement in the surgical site. Choose a diet that requires minimum chewing for the next few days so that the surgical site is not irritated. Try to keep food away from the surgical area for as long as possible. Rinse after eating to keep the area clean.


Take Rest

Avoid strenuous activities for the first 48 hours following the dental implant surgery. This is to prevent possible reopening of surgical wounds .Avoid any strenuous physical exercise which can lead to an increase in blood pressure and heart rate. 


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]]>Wed, 21 Dec 2022 13:22:19 +0530<![CDATA[Is Water Floss Better than Brushing?]]>https://www.theadc.dental/blogs/post/is-water-floss-betterMost people when asked to use Water Floss, the first Question asked is whether water flossing is an alternative solution to conventional flossing.]]>

Most people are well aware that two times a day brushing and flossing of teeth is highly recommended by Dentists. However, when we asks patients to use Water Floss, the first Question asked by many people is whether water flossing is an alternative solution to conventional flossing.

Flossing

Only Brushing the teeth (Not using Flossing in conjugation with Brushing) has often been found to be ineffective in removal of food or plaque that is in between the two teeth or below the gum line. Flossing is recommended as it is an affordable and easy way to remove plaque and food particles that a toothbrush is unable to reach.

The process of flossing involves uses a small piece of specialized waxed string that is passed in between each of the teeth. This string is then gently scraped up and down along the surface of the tooth to remove plaque and food particles off of the tooth and out from under the gums.

Is water flossing better?

Advantages

  • It is a very effective method.
  • It is economical
  • Easily available from any pharmacy.

    Disadvantages

    • Technique Sensitive
    • Difficulty to reach some areas of the mouth
    • Can cause bleeding or tear of gums if over pressure is used
    • Can lead to increased Tooth sensitivity
    • Difficult sometimes to handle
    • Handicapped people are unable to use.

      Flossing Technique

      • Flossing is a relatively simple process. Your dentist can be a great source for information on these procedures. Please do not hesitate to visit or ask your Dentist if you are unable to Floss or Need the Flossing technique training.

        For Flossing an Individual should

        • Cut a piece of Dental floss measuring approximately 18 inches in length and wind the ends around the middle fingers of both hand.
        • Grab the floss with pencil grip between the first fingers of both hands and the thumbs, leaving about 1-1.5 inches free floss between both the hands.
        • Tighten the Floss between both hands and gently use the index finger to place or guide the Dental floss between two adjacent teeth.  Once the Floss is placed between the two teeth use a gentle back and forth sliding motion along the surface of the tooth.
        • Gently along the surface of tooth and beneath the Gums you can now slide the Dental floss in up and down Motion without exerting any extra pressure.
        • You can start with the bottom front teeth and then move to the other side and repeat the procedure for the upper teeth.

      Water Flossing

      Water Flossing is also known as water Piking and is different to the conventional flossing explained above. In Water Flossing, a special device is used that directs a pressure stream of water between the two adjacent teeth and gums. Water Flossing uses the pressure of Water to remove the food and plaque deposited along the surface of teeth instead of surface scraping motion in conventional Floss.

      Advantages

      • Water Floss is easy to use,
      • Patients with braces and Dental Implants should mandatorily use Water Floss.
      • The pressure of water also improves and stimulates gum health

        Disadvantages

        • Water Flosser can be expensive.
        • Often require the use of Distilled Water

          Watch the video to understand how Water Flosser works. Click Here

          How to use Water Flosser

          It is important that all the patients and users read the instructions provided by the water floss manufacturers thoroughly before the use.

          Step by Step Process to use Water Floss are:

          • Most of Water Flosser Manufacturers provide 2-3 tips along with the Water Flosser.
          • Place a Single tip into the Device holder. Fill the reservoir of the device with Luke warm water and place it back.
          • Adjust the pressure of the water with Pressure control. It is highly recommended to start with low pressure and then move to the higher pressures if required.
          • Place the tip close to the junctional area of the two adjacent tooth surfaces with the lips closed and turn the device on.
          • Start with the Posterior teeth (Back Teeth). Gently move the tip of the device along the Gum Line.
          • You can pause the device and spit the extra water into the sink.
          • Once you have successfully water flossed all the teeth you can turn off the device, remove the tip, and then clean the device as per the instructions of the manufacturer.

              Comparison

              Often many patients ask which is better technique?

              Scientific Studies (Journal of Clinical Dentistry ) comparing the efficacy of Water floss technique against the Convention Floss  has been found to 22 percent more effective in Water Flossing. Scientific Studies have found 74.4 percent reduction in Plaque as compared to 57.7 percent with conventional Waxed Dental Floss. Studies have also indicated a greater reduction in the Gingivitis and incidence of Bleeding gums in patients using Water Floss.

              So for better Oral Hygiene the following best practices are highly recommended:

              • Twice a Day brushing
              • Flossing after Meals (Preferably Water Floss)
              • Visit the dentist regularly (Once in 6 Months)
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