What's better than Waterpik®?
The HYDROFLOSS! The difference is "magnetohydrodynamics" A magnet in the handle affects a change in the water, releasing free electrons that interrupt the attatchment of bacteria to the teeth. You can learn more about it in the youtube video below.
My experience with the Hydrofloss®
I had a patient in 1993 with cerebral palsey who couldn't hold floss. His lower front teeth were very slanted toward his tongue. I couldn't get all the tartar off because access was impossible. I suggested the hydrofloss although I hadn't any personal experience with it myself. He got one online and when I saw him 3 months later I was shocked. The tartar had fallen off his teeth!
Another patient, more recently, had been really trying to have good home care, but it just wasn't working. I showed her the S.M.I.L.E. System for Brushing® and advised the hydrofloss. She brought in a run-of-the-mill irrigator for my approval and instruction and said, "This was cheaper." I told her, "You are wasting your money and time. I guarantee you will be disappointed and will have to buy the correct one later, and that's not saving money in the end." She listened to my advise and returned the store brand item. She has several old plastic fillings on the face of most of her front teeth. Her natural teeth were not bleached and like all of us, her smile wasn't as white as is used to be. The edges of them had picked up lipstick and I couldn't get it off when I cleaned her teeth. She began using the hydrofloss and about a month after I had cleaned her teeth. When she came in for her next appointment I did a double-take. Her teeth were whiter! I've not seen that before! Plus, all the lipstick stain was gone. She was so pleased, she bought a second one for her summer home in Michigan.
Another patient, more recently, had been really trying to have good home care, but it just wasn't working. I showed her the S.M.I.L.E. System for Brushing® and advised the hydrofloss. She brought in a run-of-the-mill irrigator for my approval and instruction and said, "This was cheaper." I told her, "You are wasting your money and time. I guarantee you will be disappointed and will have to buy the correct one later, and that's not saving money in the end." She listened to my advise and returned the store brand item. She has several old plastic fillings on the face of most of her front teeth. Her natural teeth were not bleached and like all of us, her smile wasn't as white as is used to be. The edges of them had picked up lipstick and I couldn't get it off when I cleaned her teeth. She began using the hydrofloss and about a month after I had cleaned her teeth. When she came in for her next appointment I did a double-take. Her teeth were whiter! I've not seen that before! Plus, all the lipstick stain was gone. She was so pleased, she bought a second one for her summer home in Michigan.
What to use with your Hydrofloss®
Perigen.
Perigen is a product that makes a tartar dissolving solution safe for use in your irrigating devise.
A video with more info is HERE.
FAQ's
Question
Can Periogen® hurt enamel?
Answer
No, Periogen® cannot damage any type of tooth surface; which are made of calcium phosphate. Periogen® dissolves only tartar, which is comprised of ionic calcium phosphate salt.
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Question
Can I use Periogen® to dissolve tartar off my pet’s teeth?
Answer
We have no study to indicate Periogen® effectiveness on animals.
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Question
Can I mix Periogen® with other products?
Answer
Do not mix Periogen® with other products. This may be unsafe due to a reaction of ingredients from other products. Periogen® needs no other product to eliminate germs and dissolve tartar.
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Question
May I use more Periogen® than the label says?
Answer
Yes. The amount of Periogen® to use as indicated in the directions is meant to ration the bottle for the maximum amount of applications. There is no limit to how much you can use for a given application.
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Question
I was told I have deep pockets. I have 5mm pockets and one 6mm pocket. Can Periogen® help?
Answer
Yes, Periogen® can definitely help by dissolving the tartar that is causing the deep pockets. These pockets should have Periogen® applied with a water flosser.
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Question
Can Periogen® clog my water flosser like some mouthwashes do?
Answer
No. When dissolved, Periogen® goes into solution, and is not a mixture. It is in many ways like a water softener which never clogs water flossers.
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Question
The ingredients say Periogen® has citric acid. Isn’t that too acidic?
Answer
This is a great question that has been posed by even college professors. Yes, Periogen® contains a considerable amount of citric acid, but it also contains an even greater amount of sodium bicarbonate. When placed in water, these two chemical react; creating carbonic acid (a weak acid) and releasing CO2, thus creating effervesces that dissolves the other ingredients into solution. The resulting solution has a healthy pH of 7.6.
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Question
What does Periogen® taste like?
Answer
Periogen® has been described as either flavorless or being like a slightly citrus spritzer.
Perigen is a product that makes a tartar dissolving solution safe for use in your irrigating devise.
A video with more info is HERE.
FAQ's
Question
Can Periogen® hurt enamel?
Answer
No, Periogen® cannot damage any type of tooth surface; which are made of calcium phosphate. Periogen® dissolves only tartar, which is comprised of ionic calcium phosphate salt.
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Question
Can I use Periogen® to dissolve tartar off my pet’s teeth?
Answer
We have no study to indicate Periogen® effectiveness on animals.
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Question
Can I mix Periogen® with other products?
Answer
Do not mix Periogen® with other products. This may be unsafe due to a reaction of ingredients from other products. Periogen® needs no other product to eliminate germs and dissolve tartar.
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Question
May I use more Periogen® than the label says?
Answer
Yes. The amount of Periogen® to use as indicated in the directions is meant to ration the bottle for the maximum amount of applications. There is no limit to how much you can use for a given application.
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Question
I was told I have deep pockets. I have 5mm pockets and one 6mm pocket. Can Periogen® help?
Answer
Yes, Periogen® can definitely help by dissolving the tartar that is causing the deep pockets. These pockets should have Periogen® applied with a water flosser.
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Question
Can Periogen® clog my water flosser like some mouthwashes do?
Answer
No. When dissolved, Periogen® goes into solution, and is not a mixture. It is in many ways like a water softener which never clogs water flossers.
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Question
The ingredients say Periogen® has citric acid. Isn’t that too acidic?
Answer
This is a great question that has been posed by even college professors. Yes, Periogen® contains a considerable amount of citric acid, but it also contains an even greater amount of sodium bicarbonate. When placed in water, these two chemical react; creating carbonic acid (a weak acid) and releasing CO2, thus creating effervesces that dissolves the other ingredients into solution. The resulting solution has a healthy pH of 7.6.
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Question
What does Periogen® taste like?
Answer
Periogen® has been described as either flavorless or being like a slightly citrus spritzer.
Other irrigators are cheaper. Can't I just get one of those?
Depends on if you want it to just rinse away debris, or to actually decrease tartar and plaque accumulation and improve gum health. If you have braces, and are 13 years old, any irrigator will do. If you have gum disease--I would invest in something that actually works to tackle the source of the problem--namely, the hydrofloss.
