“How many times a day should you use a Waterpik?”
I am a 30 year old male. I want to know how many times a day should you use a Waterpik?
6 Answers
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Lawrence M. Bodenstein
Dentist
I usually recomended twice a day, but most important time is after brushing and flossing before bedtime.
At least twice a day along with brushing twice a day.
One time before bed
You can use it as often as you like, it will do no harm, but it will not replace a regular floss. Patients who only use Waterpik and brushing still get cavities between teeth. Nothing is better than floss to clean in between the teeth. This should be done minimum once a day if you don't have any cavities. If cavities present or old fillings, or crowns, flossing should be done at least two times a day.
Recommend Waterpik use at least once before bedtime; If you can use twice (once after lunch and once after dinner) that would be even more beneficial for your overall oral health. I am glad you are motivated to use the Waterpik and hope it will help you will have healthier teeth and gum.
Good day! You should be cleaning your teeth after every meal. Start the cleaning with the water-pik to flush loose food from your teeth and gums then floss, brush and finish with an antibacterial rinse.
