“Is Waterpik safe for crowns?”

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“Is Waterpik safe for crowns?”

I got a dental crown. Is Waterpik safe for crowns?

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**Almabrouk Kernaf** Dentist North Adams, MA · Accepted Answer

Almabrouk Kernaf Dentist North Adams, MA

Yes

**Dr. Hadi Daia** Orthodontist Rochester Hills, MI · Accepted Answer

Dr. Hadi Daia Orthodontist Rochester Hills, MI

Yes, it is safe and it is highly recommended to be used with crowns

**Dr. David Dischler** Dentist Scottsdale, AZ · Accepted Answer

Dr. David Dischler Dentist Scottsdale, AZ

Using a Waterpik correctly should not damage crowns, but it will dislodge plaque and debris without using interproximal brushes and floss.

**Regina Vayner** Periodontist Jenkintown, PA · Accepted Answer

Regina Vayner Periodontist Jenkintown, PA

Yes, follow the manufacturers instructions and keep the pressure at a modest level.

**Ajay Kashi** Dentist Seattle, WA · Accepted Answer

Ajay Kashi Dentist Seattle, WA

Yes they are usually not harmful to crowns

**Dr. Iveta Iontcheva-Barehmi** Periodontist Brookline, MA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Iveta Iontcheva-Barehmi Periodontist Brookline, MA

Thank you for the question.
Yes.