Is a Waterpik More Effective than Floss? | Spath Dentistry in Newport Beach

Learn if a Waterpik More Effective than Floss with your Newport Beach Dentist Dr. Andrew Spath.

[@MajestySnowbird]

"Make sure you're over the sink with the device in your mouth, and then turn it on" "EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH"

[@ijobrien3]

Yeah that was absolutely hilarious ❤️

[@felicialewis8194]

🤣

[@markej4801]

I use a Pik with a larger reservoir, so can take all the time I want. I also add a bit of mint flavored mouthwash to the warm water--leaves everything fresh and clean. BTW, brushing takes away a lot of debris, flossing takes even more from between the teeth, but even after that, the Pik really washes out a bunch of debris you don't even realize was there! Water Flossing is great!!!

[@mrdave777]

In what order is exactly the best?! Please clarify

[@Foxtrotwilconiner1969]

@@mrdave777 I Suggest flossing with picks then brush then water floss outside one side then refill tank and do inside

[@idfkidfc5451]

@@mrdave777 water floss > mouthwash > toothbrush water flossing should always be used first because if you use it after mouthwash or brushing youre gonna wash away the fluoride. mouthwash is always before brushing because the mouthwash will just dilute the fluoride of the toothpaste if you do it after brushing.

[@mrdave777]

@@idfkidfc5451 Thanks! I’ve heard some individuals say you should keep the toothpaste on your teeth for SEVERAL minutes due to fluoride. What say you?

[@idfkidfc5451]

@@mrdave777 yes, thats exactly why brushing comes last because you do need to let the fluoride sit or else it wouldnt really do much.

[@OregonDuckss]

I put alcohol in my WaterPik so I can get drunk while flossing 🦷 👌

[@yashkapoor5894]

HAHAHAHAHAHAH

[@alanoudsaud7600]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ArmandoLopez-xb8ps]

Lmfaoo

[@isaacogunmuko3947]

Doesn’t the alcohol burn your gums just like Listerine

[@fredfinks]

@@isaacogunmuko3947 thats how you know its working

[@RustyCastIronPot]

I use to spit blood every time I brushed. Got an electric toothbrush and water flosser the other week and I no longer bleed. It hasn't even been a month and my mouth already feels better. If you're thinking about getting one, do it.

[@isaacogunmuko3947]

Ya my mouth feels cleaner when using an Electric Toothbrush and Water Flosser, than using a Manual Toothbrush and String Floss

[@701delbronx8]

It’s because your gums are inflamed. Flossing is good because it conditions your gums to not bleed anymore

[@RustyCastIronPot]

@@701delbronx8 I know why my mouth was fucked

[@kindsplash21]

@@701delbronx8 so does the water flosser help with that

[@701delbronx8]

@@kindsplash21 my dentist uses a waterpik so I would think so

[@evzevz06]

Some reasons I prefer the waterpik: My wide fingers and incredibly tight teeth make flossing difficult and it takes a much longer time. I can pik brush and pik again with mouthwash with ACT in less time than a floss and brush. Some floss broke between 2 teeth, trying to remove it pushed the fibres under the gumline and a week later I had an infection that hurt so much that codeine and paracetamol might as well have been sugar and spice.

[@SebastiaanVaz]

00:49 that is one awkward nervous laughter 😳

[@mo7ammmad2012]

The whole video is awkward

[@benhurbenstiller]

@@mo7ammmad2012 lol

[@_w_w_]

I got a water flosser this year and regret not getting it earlier in my life. Manual flossing isn't very good at clearing debris, it just dislodges it. And for those gaps between teeth, it's very easy for the debris to get stuck there once dislodged. The water flosser is able to blow everything through and away from your teeth. I now manually floss followed by water flossing. It amazes me how much food debris I see when I rinse after water flossing.

[@ChalupaHoopaBasketball]

Sounds great

[@dickie8918]

Add a small bit of table salt to the basin that does a proper job! My teeth are very tight knit so I literally CANNOT floss… the water jet with saline solution is a life saver. My gums bled in the beginning but soon became strong and resilient 👍🏽🦷 it’s a YES from me!!

[@lilbluefreak]

I have that same issue. My teeth are very tight together and impossible to floss. My dentist even tried flossing my teeth after a cleaning once and was like danm, no wonder you don't like to floss. Even they kept breaking the floss and getting stuck in between my teeth. Very frustrating.

[@soniaf7794]

@Dickie you put the same comment on another video 3 months ago as well: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGTRdnaen9KFg9E exactly the same thing. Do you sell water flossers?

[@patriciastuart8079]

Thank you! That was so helpful!

[@susanperron2703]

I finally got a water a week ago. I thought using an electric toothbrush and flossing would be good enough. When I got my teeth cleaned my hygienist said I should get a water pic. Of course I got beautiful teeth because I have crowns and they look amazing. So I want them to stay that way hopefully forever

[@christina1073]

beautiful smiles! wish I had a smile like that!

[@xmac4006]

Marry me... lets work together after dinner to achieve that smile

[@christina1073]

@@xmac4006 wuttt ??? lol

[@samuelmason8370]

they are adorable

[@jnny7182]

Helpful thank you!

[@alecvan7143]

Awesome video

[@DrumToTheBassWoop]

Do you recommended it to people that just can't be asked to floss using string or some brush. The water flosser seems to a great solution for people like me.

[@user-wy3qp4gz1h]

I have been using a waterpik with my patients for years and have had nothing but remarkable results However we have found in our practice the results with the counter top unit far surpasses the hand held due to the pressure knob on the Aquarius model....game changer I can tell you most of my patients that use the counter top model do not have to floss if used daily You do not have to add anything to the waterpik other than water as it is not the substance it is the pressure that makes it work by the daily disruption of the bacterial process

[@The-Muslim-Samurai]

Thank you for answering* my question. Ashley looking sweet.

[@SoapBoxMediaTV]

Didn’t hear how it compares in effectiveness with flossing. All things being equal, which does a better job?

[@gloriaadios4711]

How about adding a little bit of hydrogen peroxide to the water?

[@bonanzatime]

Did I hear that right? 'Add Bleach'?! ... Wow, that's some dentist there. No Thanks😂

[@AwkwardlyYou]

Yeah look at their teeth. They look like they drink bleach!! 😂

[@brooke4608]

Does the water pick replace flossing? Or do I still have to use traditional floss?

[@MegaHotdiggity]

Brooke Elyse yeah I feel like I still don’t know the answer to Javier’s question

[@andrewspathdds]

The water pick if a great alternative to flossing. I would not stop flossing but interchanging the two is a great idea. I recommend doing 1 teaspoon bleach in 5.25% concentration bleach 2-3x per week. be sure not to drink any water for 10 minutes after. It is awesome for lowering the pH of the mouth versus acidic mouthwashes.

[@askahygienist]

No. No no no lol it does NOT replace flossing. The water pressure does not remove the film of plaque from the teeth, it helps to flush out anything that’s floating around in there but not what’s stuck on the teeth. Think of it as a sink or a toilet that gets dirty with a rim of orange slimy gunk; no matter how many times you flush that toilet it’s not gonna get rid of the gunk, you have to manually wipe it off/scrub it. I’ve seen a lot of patients who only used waterpik and gums appear to be light pink and firm but underneath is a layer of grainy tartar that is undetectably causing periodontal disease. Waterpik is a great additional tool to brushing/flossing but NOT a replacement. You’re welcome, pass it on! :P

[@HammadKhanYT]

@@askahygienist So it does not remove 'stuck' object, does it remove other stuff that is kind of soft and is in the middle of teeth. i don't like to run string in my teeth. so far have healthy teeths but now starting to have problem. Am in 40's.

[@askahygienist]

Hammad Khan it removes bigger chunks of food, but not the plaque that accumulates on teeth and turns to tartar. If you don’t floss eventually you will experience bone loss and need for deep cleaning. I’m really sorry you don’t like to use string but there are no shortcuts to clean between your teeth. I don’t like to poop or clip my toe nails but it has to be done 🥴

[@patbosher8963]

I use same one you have. Today I went to use it and no water is expelling. Theres plenty in for a clean

[@theorinos8919]

Can I use my pressure washer Or my garden hose

[@mmmmbennett]

I flossed my teeth with my pressure washer and I can type on my speechbox just fine

[@BearOverseer]

Fucking legend

[@BearOverseer]

Beast bro

[@isaacogunmuko3947]

I set my up to 10

[@isaacogunmuko3947]

Pressure Washers are more powerful. Watepriks are like Pressure Washers Normal Rinse is like a Water Hose

[@j.arthurlowe7497]

What brand Waterpik is that?

[@TomaBoboescu]

Can I Put Mouthwash In My Electric Flosser?

[@pisiata3651]

I have really hard water! Lots of minerals in it, calcar fully! Can i use special water that people put in irons? Demineralised water think is calles. Is it ok if i ll only use this? Or can i use bottle water? Thank you!

[@lilbluefreak]

If you have really hard water then maybe you should use bottled water instead. The minerals will eventually end up clogging the machine causing it to break and you'll have to buy another one if you can't clean it out properly. Hard water can be such a pain to deal with.

[@katherinehudson239]

1:38 he does not blink, at all. & she’s very pretty

[@BearOverseer]

What did you guys get up to after u were done recording ? Anyway also was there 3 ppl in total in that room u were all in obviously there's u 2 on camera and then I thought about the cameraman or camerawoman or camerathem behind the cameracamera

[@Growing_Virtuously]

Everyone has their own theories about this but the only way to know for sure is to test it yourself . Firstly,use the waterpik then floss traditionally after ; if there are any food residues on the string then you know you have to floss both ways . Personally, I tried it and didn’t get any food residues.However, I’ll suggest flossing traditionally three- four times a week OR traditional floss in the a.m and waterpik in the p.m. Also remember to stimulate your gums to prevent periodontal disease. P.s I have braces 😬

[@isaacogunmuko3947]

I believe that Waterpiks would because my Oral Irrigator removes stick foam plaque that I feel around my gumline.

[@Growing_Virtuously]

@@isaacogunmuko3947 what brand of irrigator you got?

[@andreas_reyes]

Oh good, my teeth are basically mashed together the way they were reconstructed and I can't get floss between them. I have severe gum inflammation ans my buddy told me to grab a waterpik, I'm glad to hear it's just as effective.

[@gregwilliams2120]

Using a water pic is the best thing since sliced bread!!!

[@otablott7779]

Thank you for the very informative video. Just one question on the bleach in the water, are we talking the kind of bleach you get in stores that you put in toilets or is there a bleach which is safe to use in the mouth?

[@fgfg633]

I wouldn't add any bleach to the water unless the water is unsafe.

[@thenry6769]

I'd recommend mouthwash instead, like a high quality one especially

[@MOAB-UT]

Usually best to add NOTHING to it. First, it can clog up the machine. 2nd, all you need is water. I researched this topic a lot. Many rinses have acidic pH levels. Many others contain alcohol which dries your mouth and can actually lead to cavities. With proper oral hygiene most people are fine. WP does not substitute for floss. Electric brushes, used properly are also superior.

[@ivanenrile]

Dr Nemeth on KZbin, a periodontist, recommends adding bleach to waterfloser. There have been studies on its effectiveness in fighting bacteria that cause periodontitis. Yes they use clorox, yes household bleach

[@MOAB-UT]

@@ivanenrileSome say that but I wouldn't do it.

[@recardovega6022]

What's with the drops of breach in the water pik? Can you explain that a little?

[@vontrap6942]

Keeps the insides of the flosser from getting moldy.

[@TA-uo2pn]

Should the tip touch the teeth?

[@Nightshade1881]

Noooo no teeth on the tip!!! That would hurt

[@Foxtrotwilconiner1969]

My goodness that girl has the million dollar smile

[@mellie1617]

How might you add bleach to your reservoir? I’ll have to ask my dentist 🦷 !

[@miguelmenjiivar679]

can you make a video about how use bleach?

[@andrewspathdds]

Over the counter bleach should be mixed with water. If the bleach is 5.25%(standard) use 1 teaspoon per 4 oz. or for 8.25% bleach use a half a teaspoon. Do this 2-3 times per week and do not rinse with water for 10 minutes after. I hope this helps. The taste is not great but if you have issues with gum disease, cavities, or just was a healthier mouth give it a try. Please let us know how this works out for you and those teeth!

[@Puglover130]

@@andrewspathdds is there anything else we could use that’s a little less hardcore than bleach but does a better job than plain water (even if the quantity is larger) like maybe alcohol based mouthwash, tea tree, ACV or peroxide ?

[@annapg.4626]

I cannot fit regular floss between my teeth so I can only use the Waterpik

[@mylittlerebornlove8851]

Can it replace flossing?

[@lukecage3485]

Yes, as long as you use it correctly.

[@1Mannco]

No...use both

[@markcollins6578]

cleaning process should be - water floss, string floss with toothpaste on, water floss again then finally toothpaste. The first water floss removes the loose debris, the string loosens the stuck debris the toothpaste is for the hard to reach toothbrush places and the final floss removes that debris. The toothpaste is the protection and should be left on for minimum 1/4 hour or over (no eating or drinking), spit out the residue but do not rinse

[@ac9286]

😂😂 what kinda ocd regimine is this. Wierdo...

[@SerV689]

Just floss then waterpik. Follow that up with the brush

[@SerV689]

Electric brush

[@Quartercheeseburger]

bro wants to spend 40 minutes in the bathroom brushing his teeth

[@trevino37]

you never asnwered the title question; Is a waterpik more effective than a string flosser?

[@SlayerofFiction]

Have one for the rest of the family and the wife says her breath no longer smells in the morning since she feels it gets more. So yea. I have a cheap pump POS for myself, may as well just go caveman with a fishbone.

[@rudys5994]

I HAVE THAT WATER PICK FOR TRAVRL AND WATER PIKS IN SHOWER AND BASIN SLAVED INTO THEE WATER LINE. JUST TURN WATER ON I USE REALLY WARM WATER AND TURN THE PICK VALVE ON AND START FLOSS WATER PICKING AS LONG AS YOU LIKE

[@tacobellshitter3666]

Gonna try to get my dad to get this so I don’t have to shimmy a floss wire around my braces

[@d3kabilan]

Please show the spray separately. How much force does it have

[@ryanbellegrave9777]

Most of them are adjustable. They have a decent amount of force but it’s tolerable and won’t knock any teeth out or anything.

[@Iamkiwikun]

0:50 when someone calls me cute.

[@seinfan9]

Good looking people.

[@Fatima-lv7st]

Bruh what does that have to do with this video lmaooo touch grass…or a bitch if u can 🤷‍♀️

[@Sidb26]

Could you dilute mouth wash in it

[@jdovly]

Not made in USA?

[@jaybayer3670]

Wtf bleach? Why not literally anything else lol.

[@user-qt5in7ib3e]

Well i want to appreciate dr ohanon for the his natural remedies which made me free from bad breath.✊🌻

[@tridoshic1688]

that guy was really not trying to let her get her word in

[@awno6627]

Incel

[@vince1229]

Wok is that sink?

[@donniemoder1466]

This just does not answer the question. Is a Waterpik More Effective Than Floss? I am really actually pretty angry about this. I have seen one other video that with a dentist that says flossing is more effective at removing plaque than a waterpik, waterpiks only remove large particles and that you must floss even if you use a waterpik so that you remove plaque.

[@andrewscot8553]

Did he say bleach? That’s a first of hearing that for me

[@mrmarkus7964]

Did he say use Bleach.. Like Clorox?.. Lol

[@AmitChaudhary-pq6tv]

U look like slim angelina white

[@dripdawgg]

BLEACH? You cant do alcohol or mouthwash?

[@AB-uw5zo]

Omg did he say bleach?

[@Viggggggr]

Makes my gums bleed and hurts

[@JimmyJaxJellyStax]

2:00 well now I'm awake

[@Preceptor1111]

Bleach? Household Bleach?

[@benjamingreene9188]

I use oxyclean

[@andrewspathdds]

Yes over the counter bleach is fine. You can buy medical grade however it is all basically the same. If the bleach is 5.25%(standard) use 1 teaspoon per 4 oz. or for 8.25% bleach use a half a teaspoon. Do this 2-3 times per week and do not rinse with water for 10 minutes after.

[@ohbreezeb.411]

@@thejupiter2 nothing wrong with a small amount of bleach.. relax

[@altcointradingsignals2822]

@@thejupiter2 apple cider vinegar is very acidic and should not be used on your teeth. that sounds risky to me for long term use.

[@CBRRR-eh3ky]

@@thejupiter2 thank you my friend. I was going to explode my mouth if i had not known this. Thank you.

[@IDK-kv8ob]

Yall need microphones bro

[@kap4454]

Did he say bleach? Haha

[@jameslong289]

Bleach? Why not just use iodine?

[@andrewspathdds]

Here is a study about the effectiveness of bleach over water alone. The study should less gum bleeding and significantly less plaque. Bleach also has the added benefit of being alkaline. This reduces the pH of the oral cavity therefor helps reduce cavities. I am unaware if any studies were done with Iodine. dentists.usc.edu/files/2015/01/GalvanGonzalezCohenAlonaizanChenRichSlots_Sodium-hypochlorite-oral-rinse.pdf

[@melsue1026]

I’ve heard using mouthwash too

[@XShadesXMusic]

Man y’all are dumb your literally telling people here to use bleach if they want but the thing is it’s gotta be deluded bleach not just any damn bleach they find

[@Javier-oe5mb]

Ok

[@REDpillNEWS777]

She looks like the lady from storage wars

[@voteZDLR]

he's totally hitting that lol

[@lilywhite1693]

handsome!

[@nickpacheco6689]

Am I the only one that found it weird he recommended bleach?

[@smug8567]

Your not giving away our WaterPik!

[@debywijiyantodeby5735]

Tayuptuban

[@creamcheese746]

HES HOT DAMN

[@deklanoakley3991]

0.49sec

[@BePositive1984]

Botsonrooney

[@ChannelBri]

Never answered the question

[@thebossupacademy7261]

Bleach??? As in CLOROX or is this some kind of oral bleach cause I know y’all ain’t sitting up here telling people to water floss with bleach ..thats bout as bad as telling ppl to drink bleach for Covid protection

[@qholmes1987]

🤣🤣🤣 facts. I need answers. Even the lady looked like she didn't know what he was talking about

[@Rosaila30]

It's crazy how you're a dentist and you tell people to put bleach in the water and floss with that that's not normal that's a bad recommendation that's going to cause some kind of cancer

[@MrShapangpang]

Bleach isn’t a carcinogen, it does not cause cancer… he is a medical professional im sure he knows better than you. Bleach although toxic can be used in small quantities to help with oral hygiene like in this case, and not harm you.

[@isaacogunmuko3947]

Bleach will also cause sensitivity to the gums and cause the gums to turn white.

[@lilbluefreak]

The bleach acts as a sanitizer and antimicrobial agent. It's no different than what they put into public drinking water or swimming pools. You're ok with using that kind of water tho, right? This solution would be no different. All 3 contain chlorine. Why does everybody get so scared the moment they hear the word bleach?!

[@yanayana3016]

Water pic does not replace flossing. The better analogy is the self serve car wash. The power wands put out much more force than waterpic does, if you put it on your hand it will blast your skin off and draw blood. Now wash your car and it does not get the final layer of dirt off, you have to wipe your car with a cloth to get the final layer of dirt. So what good will a mild pulse of water do from waterpic? Not much at all. Even the car wash wand will not work on your teeth as good as floss. If they made a waterpic as good as your car wash wand , it would blast your gums right off but still not get the plaque off

[@R2sojr09]

Do not put bleach in your waterpik. Smh

[@aliciagriffin1279]

I use multiple mouthwashes with chlorine dioxide aka bleach. It is safe and it neutralizes your breath so it doesn't smell.

[@prsydaus]

WOW That is so loud and piercing - good luck with acquiring Tinnitus

[@soniaf7794]

It creates a big mess!

[@simeontong33]

That shit is loud

[@orthomechanic]

Sorry but flossing with string is more effective than water flosser

[@greenerick]

Waterpik is rubbish had mine 3 months at its stopped working. So don't buy from that company

[@catfirst2593]

Such a pathetic way of advertise....

[@Daruma_Studio]

The moment she said "debris" with an "s" sound she lost all credibility for me.

[@drabumerespellhome3262]

Thank you dr Abumere on KZbin being the reason why am smiling today, your herbal supplement is indeed an active one. keep saving lives sir.

[@Tana37t]

Waterpik is not as effective as floss! I use my Waterpik for my bridge. Period.

[@htowner1327]

I stopped watching after you said bleach