String floss vs. water flossing

May 5, 2023
Waterpik Water Flosser is 29% more effective at removing plaque from proximal areas than string floss. Yes, you read that right! Here are some stats.

String floss just has one job, but it couldn’t do it better than Waterpik! These are statistics we’re all waiting to hear.

  1. Waterpik removes 99% of plaque biofilm.
  2. Waterpik Water Flosser has the greatest potential of any self-care device for subgingival access into a pocket (up to 6 mm below the gumline).
  3. Waterpik Water Flosser is 29% more effective at removing plaque from proximal areas than string floss. (YES, read that again!)

If flossing with string is a hassle, now there’s even more reason to trust Waterpik. Let it handle the dirty work for you! It’s a small investment that truly benefits your oral routine.

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Editor’s note: This article first appeared in Through the Loupes newsletter, a publication of the Endeavor Business Media Dental Group. Read more articles and subscribe to Through the Loupes.