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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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The Waterpik Water Flosser: Significantly More Effective than Interdental Brushes for Removing Plaque

The Waterpik Water Flosser: Significantly More Effective than Interdental Brushes for Removing Plaque

Comparison of Water Flosser and Interdental Brush on Plaque Removal: A Single-Use Pilot StudyObjective To determine the efficacy of a Waterpik Water Flosser vs. interdental brushes for plaque remova …

Lyle DM, Goyal CR, Qaqish JG, Schuller R. J Clin Dent 2016; 27(1): 23-26.
Waterpik Water Flosser: More Than 2 Times as Effective as String Floss for Implant Patients

Waterpik Water Flosser: More Than 2 Times as Effective as String Floss for Implant Patients

Comparison of the Effect of Two Interdental Cleaning Devices Around Implants on the Reduction of Bleeding: a 30-day Randomized Clinical TrialObjective To compare the efficacy of a Waterpik Water Flo …

Magnuson B, Harsono M, Stark PC, et al. Compend of Contin Ed in Dent 2013; 34(Special Issue 8):2-7. Study conducted at Tufts University, School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts.
Waterpik Water Flosser: 3 Times as Effective as String Floss for Orthodontic Patients

Waterpik Water Flosser: 3 Times as Effective as String Floss for Orthodontic Patients

The Effect of a Dental Water Jet with Orthodontic Tip on Plaque and Bleeding in Adolescent Orthodontic Patients with Fixed AppliancesObjective To compare the use of a manual toothbrush and the Water …

Sharma NC, Lyle DM, Qaqish JG, et al. Am J Ortho Dentofacial Orthop 2008; 133(4):565-571. Study conducted at BioSci Research Canada, Ltd., Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
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.