What is an Irrigator? For some, the word "irrigator" will cause an association with the well-known word "irrigation", by which is meant the drainage process, for example, marshes. The words are single-root, undoubtedly, but in this case it will be about health. We can say that the irrigator is the home doctor. It helps to qualitatively take care of the oral cavity with the help of a special supply of water or a medicinal product.

Indications for the use of the irrigator

We begin, for example, with periodontosis - a disease that causes bleeding gums and promotes the appearance of mobility of the teeth. Those suffering from periodontal disease constantly experience painful sensations when chewing food. Particularly quickly begins to progress the periodontal disease in those cases when the quality hygiene of the oral cavity for any reason is difficult or even impossible. For example, a toothbrush does not penetrate to hard-to-reach places, and there is no time to tinker with the acquisition of dental floss( besides, it is not particularly useful).This is where the device comes to the aid, intended for high-quality oral care - the irrigator. With it, you can get rid of plaque, clean the gums, interdental spaces and remove purulent exudate and necrotic masses from the periodontal pockets.

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Irrigator seems absolutely indispensable and in conditions of wearing braces, various prostheses, implants with artificial crowns , as oral care in such cases is very difficult. Over time, the accumulated soft plaque turns into a solid mass, from which it is difficult for the patient to get rid of later. The irrigator will help to prevent such consequences.

What is the irrigator used for? Irrigator is also caries prevention .Such a dental disease is the most common among both adult patients and among children. The use of an irrigator for the prevention of tooth decay is allowed from the age of six years. Many machines have special nozzles that provide gentle massage of the gums.

With the help of the irrigator it is possible to produce mucous membrane treatment .To this end, medicinal substances are added to the water. Different modes of operation make it possible to deliver them more efficiently to pathological foci. The use of the irrigator provides a more thorough removal of the plaque from the mucosa, rather than a conventional brush can provide.

The irrigator can also successfully use to flush with medicines of mucosa of the maxillary sinuses, nasal passages of .Especially for this use nasal tips and gentle mode of operation.

Before you decide to use the irrigator, especially for the treatment of dental diseases, consult a doctor.

How to use?

Irrigation of the oral cavity is carried out with the help of a warm, constant or pulsating jet of warm water. The required pressure is created by a special compressor( this can be an electric hydraulic pump or an electric motor).An irrigator consists of three parts: a compressor, a working water tank and a handle, into which replaceable nozzles are installed( depending on where the water flow is to be directed).

Application of the mouth irrigation agent Irrigator should be used after( rather than!) Brushing the oral cavity with a toothbrush. For irrigation use water at room temperature( up to 30C), however, it is also permissible to treat the oral cavity with other liquids, the permitted list of which is indicated in the operating instructions of the device. It is desirable to direct the jet at a right angle to the surfaces to be cleaned( gums) for at least 5 minutes. When using the irrigator in the evening - or after dinner, or before bedtime( when there is more free time), the duration of the procedure can be increased to 15-20 min. Extremely carefully handled hard-to-reach places.

During processing, the head should be slightly tilted downwards so that the waste solution or water can flow freely into the sink. The button, which is installed on the handle of the device, makes it easy to control the process of feeding the liquid to be cleaned into the oral cavity.

Which solution should I choose?

The choice of water or a special solution for irrigation is determined by the purpose of the appliance. If you use the irrigator as a preventive tool to prevent the development of periodontal disease, then the water will be fine. In other cases, you can not do without a qualified dentist. The doctor can recommend special medicinal solutions, which can simultaneously perform teeth whitening, their treatment, antipark treatment of gums or ordinary aromatization of the oral cavity.

Classification and operating modes of

How to choose an irrigator for the oral cavity At home, three-class instruments are used:

  • Stationary, designed for use by the whole family. They work from household electricity, so they can be installed in the bathroom, attaching to the wall. For such types of irrigators, it makes sense to purchase individual sets of replaceable attachments;
  • Portable, powered by battery or replaceable batteries. Such devices are usually not equipped with nozzles;They are convenient to use on business trips, crossings or long trips. The functionality of portable irrigators is limited;
  • Irrigators of flow type, which are connected to the water supply. This type of devices is equipped with an adapter for connection to any of the types of faucets. The water for the operation of the device is fed continuously, and the adapter can not be removed from the tap, since it does not interfere with its normal operating mode. However, the use of these types of irrigators is limited not always by the satisfactory quality of tap water, but also by its low temperature( especially during the cold season).

Any type of irrigation device must allow its operation in two modes:

  • "jet" by which the flow of water is accurately and continuously fed to clean the desired area of ​​the oral cavity.
  • "spray" in this case with the help of the device is a hydromassage of the gums, as well as a general cleaning of the entire oral cavity.

Choosing the suitable model

At the moment there are no more than a dozen brands that are engaged in the release of irrigators. Among them, according to experts, the brand of Donfeel is leading( devices in Russia and Taiwan are produced).Irrigators from Donfeel favorably have low energy consumption( up to 40 W), a significant range of working pressures developed at the output: from 200 to 600 kPa, which allows to successfully solve various tasks, as well as a sufficient volume of working capacity. Irrigators are available in various designs, which allows the consumer to always choose the most suitable option for him.

It is desirable to select the irrigator model together with your dentist.

Stay healthy!