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Scientific evidence from independent and university-based research centres shows that the Waterpik® Water Flosser is an easy and more effective alternative to string floss, air floss and interdental brushes.

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Waterpik Water Flosser: Over 50% More Effective than String Floss for Reducing Gingivitis

Waterpik Water Flosser: Over 50% More Effective than String Floss for Reducing Gingivitis

Comparison of Irrigation to Floss as an Adjunct to Toothbrushing: Effect on Bleeding, Gingivitis, and Supragingival PlaqueObjective To evaluate the ability of a Waterpik Water Flosser paired with ei …

Barnes CM, et al. J Clin Dent, 2005; 16(3): 71-77. Study conducted at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Dentistry, Lincoln, Nebraska.
Waterpik Water Flosser: Twice as Effective as String Floss for Reducing Gingival Bleeding

Waterpik Water Flosser: Twice as Effective as String Floss for Reducing Gingival Bleeding

The Effect of Interdental Cleaning Devices on Plaque Biofilm and Gingival BleedingObjective To evaluate the efficacy of a manual toothbrush plus a Waterpik Water Flosser versus a manual toothbrush p …

Rosema NAM et al. The effect of different interdental cleaning devices on gingival bleeding. J Int Acad Periodontol 2011; 13(1):2-10.
Waterpik Water Flosser: An Effective Alternative to Subgingival Antibiotic Treatment for Periodontal Maintenance Patients

Waterpik Water Flosser: An Effective Alternative to Subgingival Antibiotic Treatment for Periodontal Maintenance Patients

Periodontal Maintenance Following Scaling and Root Planing, Comparing Minocycline Treatment to Daily Oral Irrigation with WaterObjective Assess the efficacy of daily Waterpik Water Flossing in compa …

Genovesi AM, Lorenzi C, Lyle DM et al. Minerva Stomatol 2013; 62(Suppl. 1 to NO. 12):1-9. Study conducted at the Tuscan Stomatologic Institute, Department of Dentistry, Versilia General Hospital, Lido di Camaiore (LU), Italy
Waterpik Sonic-Fusion: Twice as Effective as Regular Brushing & Flossing for Removing Plaque and Improving Gingival Health

Waterpik Sonic-Fusion: Twice as Effective as Regular Brushing & Flossing for Removing Plaque and Improving Gingival Health

Comparison of a novel sonic toothbrush to standard brushing and flossing on clinical signs of inflammation: A randomized clinical trialObjectiveTo determine the effectiveness of Waterpik Sonic–Fusion …

Qaqish JG, Goyal CR, Schuller R, Lyle DM. Comparison of a novel sonic toothbrush to a traditional sonic toothbrush and manual brushing and flossing on plaque, gingival bleeding and inflammation: A randomized controlled clinical trial. Compend Contin Educ
Waterpik Water Flosser: Significant Reduction in Plaque Biofilm, Gingivitis, and Bleeding for Patients with Diabetes

Waterpik Water Flosser: Significant Reduction in Plaque Biofilm, Gingivitis, and Bleeding for Patients with Diabetes

Comparative Evaluation of Adjunctive Oral Irrigation in DiabetesObjective To compare the addition of the Waterpik Water Flosser with the Pik Pocket subgingival irrigation tip to routine oral hygi …

Al-Mubarak S, Ciancio S, Aljada A, et al. J Clin Periodontol 2002; 29:295-300. Study conducted at the University of Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine.