I just got my Oral B Water Flosser Advanced from my dentist, and she gave me the tip of using it in the shower. A nifty tip for not worrying about the water spraying all over the place.
Great info Dr Nemeth. I just used my waterpik for the first in all my 67 years. It felt so good! I have been flossing most of my life, and then I found out from a retired dentist that adults need to use waterpiks for dental health. I'm ordering the interdental brushes also. Thanks so much. BTW, you have beautiful teeth.
@@lovethosebudgies Erm... this man was probably 84 years old when he made the video (he is now 85). What other 84 year old do you know that have most of their teeth let alone have them in the condition he has his?
I thank you for your teaching. I wish you were in Ft Myers FL and I would make a appointment with you. You are the only Dentist that teaches teeth care. You make a difference in people's lives!
Right to the point! Thanks. I'm 81, and have 4 implants. Love the waterpik! I really want to keep my teeth in my mouth until the end!! ...ps...I'm grateful to be here!
I think when leaning down into the sink I will place a hand-held mirror. Can always wash the small mirror. Having worked for oral surgeons I learned to not dry out the mouth and gums. So, I tend to avoid mouth rinses with drying agents like alcohol. I buy mouth rinses at natural food stores. They have things like neem, clove, and fennel. Very refreshing and moisturizing for the mouth. The waterpik I have is an all-in-one with sonic toothbrush, charging station, waterpik and multiple waterpik attachments. We've had to replace the rechargeable battery twice on the sonic toothbrush because we cannot find another all-in-one like this to replace it. We love it!
thanks dr. Nemeth. Your explanation is one of the best for international viewers. Perfect presentation, speedtalk and accent. Many thanks and have a good day 😊
This was most helpful. Thanks for the detail of using the flosser. The directions to my new flosser was basic and non-descriptive. However, Dr. Nemeth answered all my questions about how to use and how frequent to use. He also answered my question about substituting flossing with the pic. Good job and thank you!!!!!
i don't have a waterpik but I got curious and search it in Kriss AI, it's procedure is same with Dr. Joseph :) i'll bookmark this and save in the future when i have my own waterpik
This was very helpful and the doctor talks in nice calm manner and explains well. We have never used the interproximal brushes and didn't know this even existed, I will be getting some for my family to try out. Thank you for this video 😊
I love, love, love my water pik! My gums have receded and food particles get stuck, especially around my top wisdom teeth. This is a particularly difficult spot to brush, and floss, but my water pik gets all the stuck food particles out easily! Food left behind by brushing will cause that area to become sensitive and also hurt if not removed quickly!
THIS IS THE BEST TUTORIAL FOR WATER FLOSSER USE! Thanks Dr. Nemeth. I needed to know how to use my water pic, and you addressed all my concerns. M hygenist told me it will help reduce the pockets between my gums & teeth. I need to get the measurements down to 1 or 2, instead of 3 or 4!
Thank you so much for making this video! It was very helpful and now I feel comfortable trying it out! I’ve had a popcorn shell on the lingual of tooth number 5 and I’ve been worried it would push it further into my gums. I’m about to try it! Again, thank you so much for the video! 😊
I'm new to using the waterpik. It was suggested by my dentist. This was a good tutorial, thank you Dr. Nemeth. I have been using mine with a bit of an angle instead of straight and will fix that.
My former hygienist (now retired) told me about the importance of scraping the tongue. It makes a difference. Lots of bacteria can easily build up on the tongue that can affect our health.
Thank you! I had been wondering for 20 years what to do with the water once it was in my mouth. I finally figured it out 2 years ago. I love my water pik, especially with two bridges. It’s the only way to really clean a bridge properly.
This is the best video I found. Thanks for the great tutorial. I have deep pockets that are getting worse, and I have been referred to a periodontist. In the meantime, I started using an oral irrigator and didn't know to hold the applicator horizontal. It appears that you hold the applicator right up against your teeth, is that correct? The instructions said to hold it about 1 inch from the teeth but that is impractical. Today is my first day using it and I can see why it's so good to do even if I'm not doing this 100% correct.
Thank you doc! The moment I've been diagnosed with gingivitis but the floss that they gave me is just too much and my teeth are too sensitive to really dig up with that type of floss in there. Water pick to see if that would help and it's a lot easier for me to use but I wasn't exactly using it to its effectiveness. This video really helped me out and I'm really hoping now that my dental health can be improved. Thank you so much!!
omg how are you? im in a little serious gingivitis level, how about you that time? you have around stage 3 gingivitis like me? is good to use the waterpick? it healed your gums already?
Thank You, Dr. Nemeth for this very helpful demonstration and advice. I have been using a waterpik for 6 months. I wish I started sooner. I can tell my gums are stronger. Also, you have very nice looking teeth.
That's because it looks ridiculous on video. This guy was good with camera angles so it didn't look too weird. But he didn't actually show him doing it for a reason. What a dumb machine. And they're telling every one of their patients to get one?! Wow, what a great marketer
Great. I’m taking care of my husband who has Alzheimer’s and dental hygiene is a challenge. I would never be able to use this when his face is down. I m extra obsessed with his oral hygiene to prevent any infections. Doctor do you have any special tips for taking care of Alzheimer patients teeth and mouth?
Hello sir I was born with a gum disease and lost about all my teeth cause of it. Just saw the dentist and was recommended to use this, so thank you for this informational video, I will try it now.
Thank for this directional video. I have periodontal disease but my teeth and gums are in the best shape possible considering. I just bought a WaterPik and will be using it after it charges. I am going to use exactly the way you directed. Thanks again!
This was such a needed video that demonstrates the precise way to effectively use a Waterpik, I am ready now to use mine that has been languishing because I was not sure how. I am 66, visit my dentist for quarterly cleanings and I hear I have modest recession, worst on the backs of my bottom front teeth which only bothers me during cleaning. At what point do you recommend recession-reversing treatment? (I do not smoke but I do drink coffee)
@@lilylily8711 is is it sonicare? However, it quite clean up the plague attached to the gum line Could I know how you clean up the gum line with recession?
@user-qm3me3zc1p the cleaning is called "deep cleaning". Also, swishing coconut oil around your mouth for 10 minutes. In my case, I believe I can only stop it from getting worse by using my Braun. I paid $100, think you'd be ok with less expensive.
@user-qm3me3zc1p my friend said Crest gum care mouthwash is good. Keep your electric brush on 1 tooth @ a time, still. Don't move it side to side or up & down. Cheers!
@@lilylily8711 Cause I'm using the manual toothbrush and I'm thinking of gum stimulator and end turf brush to clean gum line. I hope they can help! Cheers!
For people living in rural areas of developing countries where waterpicks are not available... Will it effective if they raise and gargle with plain water sometimes adding a bit of salt?
I had to stop using Waterpik, because my gums got worse. Dr. Nemeth, thank you so much for clarifying this issue, now I know the reason. Would like to know an effective treatment to kill for good the bacteria responsible for gum disease.
Doc I just started using a waterpik and discovered I wasn't using it the right way until I watch this great instructional video! Thanks so much. Off topic side note - To me when you speak you kind of sound like Christopher Walken! I bet if you ever tried you would do a great impression of him! I kept imagining you talking like he does in this video. It could be fun and you might double your audience!
@@TheTreisecelene they should be available in most places and cheap too (at least from my experience in the UK). They are also known as interdental brushes
Thanks a lot for the brief overview for the WaterPik. I purchased one and I would like to view an expanded version of the different pik types, i.e. when and where to use each tip. Thank you Tara C
What numbers (pocket depths) would be in the "danger zone" and therefore cause a contraindication of using a water flosser? I obviously don't want to worsen my situation. I have had horrific dental care and won't be going back, so need to learn all I can, and I am learning much from you. Thank you.
You can use the waterpik regardless of pocket size, however you're simply at more harm if you happen to hold the waterpik in a way that you are shooting the water downwards into those pockets. You will benefit from using the waterpik as opposed to not using it at all. If your pockets are over 5, i'd speak to your dentist. Anything 4+ should be something you seek attention to anyways. If you have large pockets (5+) I'd recommend going in for a routine cleaning, using interdental brushes, mouthwash atleast twice a day until your your pockets shrink - which might not take long at all after gums attach again. Basically 1-3, Completely fine to use waterpik. 4 - please see dentist, use waterpick but as the dentist recommended, not downwards, horizontal. 5+ - see hygienist or periodontist for routine cleaning and they'll let you know when you can start using this. A lot of people typically see a vast improvement with waterpiks, and their pockets shrink.
@@MightyGimp I completely empathise, and I myself have suffered from deep pockets. After cleanings with the hygienist, I recommend not being completely concerned with cleaning the pockets themselves. With time and good hygiene this pockets should close (your gums should reattach) , it is the periodontists/ hygienists job to be able to clean these deep areas. As the patient, you merely focus on between the teeth and below the gumline that is reachable for you. No scraping, nor facing your tepe brushes downwards. You're just trying to disrupt the plaque, which with mouthwash twice per day and brushing should help dramatically. With the waterpik, as much as you want to target the areas deep within, simply lower the pik so it glides along the gumline. No downwards, but directly infront/back. What I recommend: 1. Start by using Tepe brushes to break plaque. I see quicker improvement if you pour some mouthwash into the cap and dip the brush into the mixture between each tooth. 2. Waterpik to help remove food particles that still remain trapped/have been broken by tepe. 3. Brush teeth for 3 minutes with electric toothbrush. If you simply do this, your pockets will shrink naturally without going "deep" into them. I've seen improvement from numbers of 7-8 to 1-3 in 2 months of great routine. You wont be able to reach these pockets with brushes, piks, and toothbrushes and thats ok. Thats what gum scaling and planing are for.
Thank you Dr Nemeth. You taught this Aussie a thing or two about flossing with a water flosser. I've found piks hard to floss with, considering how small/tight gaps are between teeth.
You need to find the correct size pik - they come in a range of sizes from very fine to quite large bristle, the latter used by people who have a large number of crowns in their mouth. And of course age changes the alignment of teeth in the mouth. Consult your pharmacist/periodontist/dentist. Final note ,warming the pik under the hot water tap softens the bristle and makes a smoother transition between the teeth.
My pro tips from a non pro. Do it in the shower with a shaving mirror = mess free Don't use bleach or HP, ever! Bleeding gums will become stronger and bleed less over time. It is normal. You'll know if you need to see the dentist, your gum and teeth will tell you. Great Video Boss 👊
Love your videos. What is the best electric/rechargeable toothbrush that you have tested to date? There's just so many lol. Also. What version of the waterpik do you recommend?
Dr.Nemeth! What a great video, thank you! I'd a question: do I hurt my teeth and gums if I floss first, then I use the water flosser additionally, afterwards I brush my teeth and rinse my mouth with tree tea oil / Listerin?
My mouth is so sensitive to cold water. I can not have my dentist clean my teeth . The dentist said they only use cold . Can I use the water pick instead ?
Very weel explained the importance of amintaining a good health in the gums and what to expect it should be a gums in good health to know better when there shoud be more care with it. Thank you very much!
I bought one of these a couple of months ago but didn't use it because I couldn't figure out HOW to use it without getting water everywhere. I tried closing my mouth to use it but that didn't work. I tried opening my mouth over the sink but I still made a mess everywhere. I thought you had to go in between each tooth like when you floss. And yes I was looking in the mirror to make sure I did that occasionally which was a mess. Now I'm just going to shoot for the gum line and hope for the best as the video says. If this doesn't work I'm taking it down to the thrift store and getting rid of it.
Thanks so much for this video, Dr. Nemeth. I love your channel, because you seem like a reasonable person who isn't afraid to think outside the box. I am trying to take my gum health very seriously given its relation to overall health, and being at home more often affords me an opportunity to do so. I have a few questions. 1. I have been experimenting with interproximal brushes, and picked up the GUM flossers you recommended. They're great, but with all these interproximal brushes, sometimes I feel as though the stiff bristles on the brushes are irritating my gums, and even potentially introducing small tears in the gingiva. I don't recall noticing any bleeding, but I'm just curious if you have any recommendations to minimize irritation, or if it's not really a cause for concern. 2. My mouth is apparently on the smaller side, and I have great difficulty reaching the back of my teeth with interproximal brushes (and even more so with floss). Flossing swords that are angled in a certain way have worked the best, but I really would like to get an interproximal brush back there if I can, as I do notice a lot of inflammation and bleeding when I do clean that region. Any tips for proximal brushes that would be good for this? I have trouble visualizing the area, and after a few attempts the proximal brushes are bent. 3. I would love to come to your clinic, but I don't believe my dental health is quite so dire currently. Do you do referrals to periodontists that you think are talented and keep up with the latest research? I'm based out of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Thanks for all your efforts. I tell my friends to watch your RU-vid and spoke specifically about you to a friend of mine in Michigan. Keep up the great work.
Thanks for the tutorial. I have just ordered a waterpic, by my hygienist's recommendation. It's helpful to see such a tutorial. I have severe malocclusion, 2-impacted wisdom teeth that have been acid-whithered by past GIRD. Still, I have been able to keep my teeth. I have needed deep cleanings, to recover from periods when I couldn't afford a professional cleaning. Chlorhexidine has helped keep the results between cleanings. I also use floride rinse, kids bubble-gum flavor! Oddly, I think that using woven floss has worked much better than non-woven, but it's really hard to find. Gum-Care floss used to be the best floss; now it's off the market. I am using Hyden's woven now. I buy 6 at a time. Whereas Gum-Care floss was softer yet fluffier, Hayden's is more compact, yet still porous. You can feel it against your teeth. It seems that the fibers cut under the soft kind of plaque, and then the plaque becomes trapped in the floss. I use at least 24" of floss, advancing as I go, with the aim to get the plaque out of my mouth : ) ] I just ordered a waterpic to help, too. Thanks for the tutorial.
Love this. I find it nearly impossible to floss bcos my teeth are packed in tight, especially at the back? Any tips? Wld the water flosser do the trick?
What about water flossing around crowns? When I floss I can feel a ridge with the string under my gum and I feel like there is plaque getting built up there as a corner of that gun periodically turns darker and gets a bit sore. How can I keep it cleaner and prevent irritation with the pic if I cant point the tip that direction?
Great question. I have two crowns. One crown has that grey line exposed, if you will. I contribute that to recession of my gums overtime. I hope you find the answer for you're looking for ❤️
Definately It should Not be used instead of flossing or brushing; its another element of a good oral prophylaxis to keep our smiles healthy . ✌️ With love doc 💐
I rarely use floss. I use water flosser and electric brush. It is a replacement for regular flossing. It’s great for people who cannot floss and for people with orthodontics and bridges.
