SONICARE^®

Those who appreciate state-of-the-art dental care may want to consider the latest plaque control method: sonic technology. Products that use sound waves have long been available for your hygienists' use in the dental office. Now Sonicare^® allows you to bring this same technology home. Basically, Sonicare^® is the only "electric toothbrush" that uses this unique method to improve brushing. Instead of mechanical gears and rotary movement, the Sonicare^® brush uses magnets to set up ultrasonic waves that extend past the end of the bristles by 2 millimeters. These waves of energy damage and kill the bacteria that cause gum disease. Since acoustic energy has been shown to affect bacteria, it also helps prevent plaque buildup. This breakthroughs have made it possible to bring this advanced approach to brushing--taking your at-home dental routine to a whole new level.

These ultrasonic brushing instruments remove plaque and reduce stain with 30,000 gentle brush strokes a minute--that's up to a hundred times faster than manual brushing. This precise, controlled motion stimulates ordinary toothpaste into a bubbling foam that works with the specially contoured bristles to clean between your teeth and along your gumline. And your teeth will feel extra clean and smooth, as if they've just been polished at the dentist office.

FLUSH IT OUT

Plaque doesn't just accumulate on your teeth, it also collects under your gums, causing gingivitis, a reversible disease often characterized by bleeding or swollen gums. Chances are you already have some degree of gingivitis--three out of four adults do. But you can reduce this condition by using an oral irrigatror to flush away plaque's harmful effects from places brushing and flossing can't reach.

Water Pik^® Oral Irrigators are the first to recieve acceptance from the American Dental Association for reduction of gingivitis and associated bacteria. They're especially useful in cleaning difficult-to-maintain areas, such as crowns, bridges, braces and implants. Most models work with any solution--water, mouthwash, or medicines. For convenience, you can purchase units which include an automatic toothbrush along with an irrigator.

PIK POCKET TIP

When gingivitis advances to a more serious condition, gums can actually pull away from teeth, creating small gaps. These pockets harbor bacteria which can cause infection and destroy the bone that supports your teeth which can eventually end up in tooth loss. Your dental professional may then recommend you irrigate using a flexible, low-pressure subgingival method like the Pik Pocket^® Tip to keep those deeper pockets flushed out and help prevent tooth loss.

The Pik Pocket^® Tip safely reaches deep into these pockets, delivering the special solutions your dentist prescribes--right to the source of your problem. You can purchase a Professional Dental System which includes this tip, and an additional special reservoir that makes it easy to measure your medicaments. If you already own a Water Pik^® Oral Irrigator, extending your reach is simple: just add the Pik Pocket^® Tip to get all the benefits of gentle subgingival irrigation.