I thought that would catch your attention. Let’s just say you no longer need to floss with dental floss.

Generally, you should floss your teeth at least once a day. You need to floss in between your teeth to remove food debris and plaque your tooth brush just cannot reach. Unremoved plaque can cause decay and contribute to gum disease.

Many people just don’t floss their teeth because they find it too difficult or they claim it takes too long. Well, there is a new product that actually is a game changer in dental flossing.

Phillips, the same company that brought you the Sonicare tooth brush, has developed the Sonicare Airfloss. The Airfloss is an oral irrigation device that looks similar to a Sonicare tooth brush that shoots a burst of air and water in between your teeth removing food particles and plaque. Studies show that using the Airfloss is just as effective as using dental floss. You can also fill the Airfloss with water or your favorite mouth wash or hydrogen peroxide.

In our Virginia Beach dental office, we are having a hard time keeping the Airfloss in stock. Patients love the ease and effectiveness of using the Airfloss. It is especially effective for people who have bridges, braces and dental implants. The Airfloss can reach those hard to reach areas where it is too difficult to get regular dental floss. Your teeth feel really clean too!

Ask your Virginia Beach dentist, Dr. Carol F. Morgan, DDS about how using the Airfloss can improve your dental health.