{"id":8338,"date":"2019-03-13T02:03:01","date_gmt":"2019-03-13T02:03:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefabulous.co\/qa\/does-using-a-waterpik-count-as-flossing\/"},"modified":"2022-12-19T15:25:34","modified_gmt":"2022-12-19T15:25:34","slug":"does-using-a-waterpik-count-as-flossing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thefabulous.co\/qa\/does-using-a-waterpik-count-as-flossing\/","title":{"rendered":"Does using a Waterpik count as flossing?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"single-answer\">\n<div class=\"who-answered\">Erlese O.<\/div>\n<div class=\"detailed-answer\">No, beacuse it doesn\u2019t clean teeth as well as floss. Waterpiks can\u2019t get in between teeth and can\u2019t reach stuff stuck there, whereas floss can do that efficiently as it is thin and delicate.<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"thefa-test2 thefa-entity-placement\" id=\"thefa-3356712184\"><div id=\"thefa-1408670385\"><style>.thefa-test2 {margin-bottom: 24px;}<\/style>\r\n<div class=\"banner-content-position light-viol\">\r\n<div class=\"banner-text max400\">Take control of your life<\/div>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/start.thefabulous.co\/onboarding\/fabulous-initial?utm_source=community-qa&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=afterfirstquestionoranswer-purple-achievegoals\" class=\"banner-cta red w-inline-block\">\r\n<div>Start today<\/div><\/a>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"single-answer\">\n<div class=\"who-answered\">Mat O E.<\/div>\n<div class=\"detailed-answer\">I like to use both the waterpik and regular floss just to make sure my teeth and throughly cleaned but in a rush, the waterpik can do a good job. I think it counts. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"single-answer\">\n<div class=\"who-answered\">Birgit X.<\/div>\n<div class=\"detailed-answer\">I think that a water pick would loosen but maybe not get stuck on plaque off without high pressure so a good floss water pick combo would be kosh. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"single-answer\">\n<div class=\"who-answered\">Kelly J.<\/div>\n<div class=\"detailed-answer\">According to Wikipedia, it is: &quot;An oral irrigator (also called a dental water jet, *dental water flosser*, dental water toothpick or water pick) is a home dental care device. It uses a stream of pulsating water *to remove plaque and food debris between teeth as well as below the gum line*. The oral irrigator improves gingival health. The devices can also provide easier cleaning for braces and dental implants.&quot;. So&#8230; I&#39;d say, yeah.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"single-answer\">\n<div class=\"who-answered\">Sonia C.<\/div>\n<div class=\"detailed-answer\">Yes, its consider better than flossing. The waterpik can get between your teeth better. I floss during the day. Before bed I use the waterpik to get anything missed. Good Luck<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"single-answer\">\n<div class=\"who-answered\">Cherly Q.<\/div>\n<div class=\"detailed-answer\">I think so if you are using the right attachment. My daughter recently switched to an attachment with little brushes on it that get in between the teeth. I\u2019m hoping that will make a difference. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"single-answer\">\n<div class=\"who-answered\">Inoc Ncio C.<\/div>\n<div class=\"detailed-answer\">My best friend is a dentist, so I\u2019m happy to answer your question. \ud83d\ude42 <\/p>\n<p>They are not the same.<\/p>\n<p>Flossing is always better, because it can mechanically drag any piece of food remaining between the teeth. If you can do both (floss + waterpik) it would be amazing but, if you can\u2019t, just do the flossing and you\u2019ll be fine. <\/p>\n<p>Keep going, friend. &lt;3<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"single-answer\">\n<div class=\"who-answered\">Kurt O.<\/div>\n<div class=\"detailed-answer\">I don\u2019t have a water pic but i use too when i was young. They work great but I still feel having floss removes things that can\u2019t be removed with a water pic. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"single-answer\">\n<div class=\"who-answered\">Quentin T.<\/div>\n<div class=\"detailed-answer\">I would say yes it does. Especially if you have braces. But you have to use it correctly.  If you just aim it between your teeth, your gums aren\u2019t getting the stimulation they need and the parts of your teeth that are under your gums aren\u2019t getting the plaque removed so it\u2019ll lead to gingivitis. If you don\u2019t know how to use a waterpik, I\u2019d say just floss with dental floss (and flossers if you have braces). It\u2019s a pain I know, but your future self will thank you for taking care of your teeth and gums!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Erlese O. No, beacuse it doesn\u2019t clean teeth as well as floss. 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