A dental irrigator is an auxiliary tool for cleaning the oral cavity. It uses a pulsed water flow to clean the teeth and interdental spaces. It is mainly portable and desktop. The general irrigation pressure is 0 to 90 psi.
As it is known that high-pressure water guns can easily rinse cars, etc., water flow with appropriate pressure has long been proven to effectively clean people's teeth and oral cavity. The cleaning effect of dental irrigators is mainly by using high-speed water jets ejected under a certain pressure.
On the basis of the impact force of the water flow itself, the following measures may further improve the cleaning effect:
(1) The water flow can be jetted and impacted in an appropriate pulse form, or more air bubbles can be brought into the water flow to have a similar vibration and impact effect.
(2) Add some additives with different functions to the water flow, such as adding fine hard and heavy sand particles to form countless high-speed "bullets", or adding some surfactants to increase cleaning functions, etc. The impact cleaning ability of the water column is also related to the water column. Size matters.
(3) By changing the frequency of the water flow pulse, the best combination with the pressure is achieved. For example, the professional tooth scaling machine in the dental clinic has a high frequency of more than 20,000 times. From the principle of using frequency vibration to clean objects, the higher the frequency, the better the cleaning effect.
There are two main sources of water pressure required for the irrigator:
(1) Use the self-contained electric pump to generate water pressure;
(2) The pressure of tap water is directly used. Therefore, the tooth irrigator can be mainly divided into two categories according to the structure: electric tooth irrigator and faucet tooth irrigator. The structure of the electric tooth irrigator mainly includes an electric water pump, a water storage tank, and a sprinkler. Faucet The structure of the irrigator mainly includes a connecting device with the faucet and a spray head.
Necessity
At the junction of the tooth and the gum, there is a sulcus about 2 mm deep that surrounds the tooth but is not attached to the tooth. It is called the gingival sulcus. This is the most important access to the tooth base.
The junction is the most likely to hide dirt and is the most likely place to cause tooth and gum disease. The gingival sulcus and interdental space are the two most difficult places to clean. According to a study, “up to 40% of the tooth surface is unusable. “Toothbrush cleaning”. Although flossing (or toothpicks) can remove deposits on the surface of the teeth, microscopically, the uneven tooth surface will still be unclean. Bacterial growth only needs a very thin layer of nutrient film, and the remaining harmful effects of the dirt film still exist partly. In principle, the pressure water flow, which is both powerful and can drill into the hole, is the most ideal oral cleaning method. According to the research of the relevant institutions in the United States, the pressure water column can rush into the gingival sulcus. Rinse to a depth of 50-90%. The pressure water column can not only clean all kinds of crevices, holes and convex and concave surfaces but also its effect can achieve microscopic thorough "cleaning" rather than just macroscopic "cleaning". In addition to the function of cleaning the teeth and mouth, the water flow also has a massage effect on the gums, promotes the blood circulation of the gums and enhances the disease resistance of local tissues; at the same time, it can also eliminate bad breath caused by poor oral hygiene.
influence
In addition to being uncomfortable and containing bacteria, the food debris stuck in the teeth is more harmful because it provides nutrients to the plaque. If it is not removed in time, the plaque will easily calcify and become "tartar" and accumulate at the root of the tooth, compressing and stimulating the periodontal environment and causing the periodontal to shrink. Therefore, cleaning the gap between the teeth with a dental irrigator or toothpicks and floss is actually a major source of nutrition to block dental plaque.
With the development of dental irrigator technology, a rechargeable portable dental irrigator has appeared. The main unit uses rechargeable batteries as the power source. It only needs to be charged and can be used for about one to two weeks. Due to the small size of the portable dental irrigator, the body has no wires, and no external power supply is required when using it. It is suitable for daily use, as well as for going out or use in places without power supply. For people with orthodontics (orthodontics with braces), since they need to clean the food on the braces after each meal, portable irrigators are more suitable for them, because they can be used in any occasion. For more users, they prefer The reason for the portable dental irrigator is that it does not need to be plugged in during use, and there is no long wire for the desktop dental irrigator, which is more convenient to use.
Cleans the plaque on the surface of the teeth, keeps the mouth clean, and makes people feel fresh.
Cleans the tongue coating and removes bad breath.
Powerful removal of food debris and harmful bacteria trapped in the gaps between teeth where toothbrush and floss cannot reach, effectively preventing tooth decay, gingivitis, calculus and periodontitis.
Massage and stimulate gums, improve blood circulation, relieve toothache and inhibit gum bleeding.
Help children develop good oral hygiene habits and prevent early tooth decay.
Simple and efficient cleaning of orthodontic appliances is a powerful tool for people who are undergoing orthodontic correction or wearing dentures to clean their mouths.
