When using the water pick for the first time, nobody warned me to get a wet suit and wellington boots. I exfoliated my facial skin, cleaned the mirror and grouting in my titles plus giving my pj’s a rinse.😅😂 Thank you for a very informative video; will follow your instructions. Now off to mop the bathroom floor.
I just got my Oral B Water Flosser Advanced from my dentist, and she gave me the tip of using it in the shower. A nifty tip for not worrying about the water spraying all over the place.
Great info Dr Nemeth. I just used my waterpik for the first in all my 67 years. It felt so good! I have been flossing most of my life, and then I found out from a retired dentist that adults need to use waterpiks for dental health. I'm ordering the interdental brushes also. Thanks so much. BTW, you have beautiful teeth.
@@lovethosebudgies Erm... this man was probably 84 years old when he made the video (he is now 85). What other 84 year old do you know that have most of their teeth let alone have them in the condition he has his?
@@Pippinscat _ Erm... this man was probably 84 years old when he made the video (he is now 85). What other 84 year old do you know that have most of their teeth let alone have them in the condition he has his?_ Maybe a better way to have said would be.... _His teeth look good for a man of his _*_age._*
Right to the point! Thanks. I'm 81, and have 4 implants. Love the waterpik! I really want to keep my teeth in my mouth until the end!! ...ps...I'm grateful to be here!
I think when leaning down into the sink I will place a hand-held mirror. Can always wash the small mirror. Having worked for oral surgeons I learned to not dry out the mouth and gums. So, I tend to avoid mouth rinses with drying agents like alcohol. I buy mouth rinses at natural food stores. They have things like neem, clove, and fennel. Very refreshing and moisturizing for the mouth. The waterpik I have is an all-in-one with sonic toothbrush, charging station, waterpik and multiple waterpik attachments. We've had to replace the rechargeable battery twice on the sonic toothbrush because we cannot find another all-in-one like this to replace it. We love it!
I thank you for your teaching. I wish you were in Ft Myers FL and I would make a appointment with you. You are the only Dentist that teaches teeth care. You make a difference in people's lives!
I love, love, love my water pik! My gums have receded and food particles get stuck, especially around my top wisdom teeth. This is a particularly difficult spot to brush, and floss, but my water pik gets all the stuck food particles out easily! Food left behind by brushing will cause that area to become sensitive and also hurt if not removed quickly!
Thank you so much I had no idea how to use this thing, my teeth have been crooked my entire life. You’d never seen me smile with my teeth showing and this tool plus my new sonic care toothbrush are going to lead me to my braces in 6 months
This was most helpful. Thanks for the detail of using the flosser. The directions to my new flosser was basic and non-descriptive. However, Dr. Nemeth answered all my questions about how to use and how frequent to use. He also answered my question about substituting flossing with the pic. Good job and thank you!!!!!
My former hygienist (now retired) told me about the importance of scraping the tongue. It makes a difference. Lots of bacteria can easily build up on the tongue that can affect our health.
i don't have a waterpik but I got curious and search it in Kriss AI, it's procedure is same with Dr. Joseph :) i'll bookmark this and save in the future when i have my own waterpik
thanks dr. Nemeth. Your explanation is one of the best for international viewers. Perfect presentation, speedtalk and accent. Many thanks and have a good day 😊
Thank you! I had been wondering for 20 years what to do with the water once it was in my mouth. I finally figured it out 2 years ago. I love my water pik, especially with two bridges. It’s the only way to really clean a bridge properly.
Thank You, Dr. Nemeth for this very helpful demonstration and advice. I have been using a waterpik for 6 months. I wish I started sooner. I can tell my gums are stronger. Also, you have very nice looking teeth.
For people living in rural areas of developing countries where waterpicks are not available... Will it effective if they raise and gargle with plain water sometimes adding a bit of salt?
THIS IS THE BEST TUTORIAL FOR WATER FLOSSER USE! Thanks Dr. Nemeth. I needed to know how to use my water pic, and you addressed all my concerns. M hygenist told me it will help reduce the pockets between my gums & teeth. I need to get the measurements down to 1 or 2, instead of 3 or 4!
Thank you doc! The moment I've been diagnosed with gingivitis but the floss that they gave me is just too much and my teeth are too sensitive to really dig up with that type of floss in there. Water pick to see if that would help and it's a lot easier for me to use but I wasn't exactly using it to its effectiveness. This video really helped me out and I'm really hoping now that my dental health can be improved. Thank you so much!!
omg how are you? im in a little serious gingivitis level, how about you that time? you have around stage 3 gingivitis like me? is good to use the waterpick? it healed your gums already?
Hello sir I was born with a gum disease and lost about all my teeth cause of it. Just saw the dentist and was recommended to use this, so thank you for this informational video, I will try it now.
This was very helpful and the doctor talks in nice calm manner and explains well. We have never used the interproximal brushes and didn't know this even existed, I will be getting some for my family to try out. Thank you for this video 😊
I'm new to using the waterpik. It was suggested by my dentist. This was a good tutorial, thank you Dr. Nemeth. I have been using mine with a bit of an angle instead of straight and will fix that.
This was such a needed video that demonstrates the precise way to effectively use a Waterpik, I am ready now to use mine that has been languishing because I was not sure how. I am 66, visit my dentist for quarterly cleanings and I hear I have modest recession, worst on the backs of my bottom front teeth which only bothers me during cleaning. At what point do you recommend recession-reversing treatment? (I do not smoke but I do drink coffee)
@@lilylily8711 is is it sonicare? However, it quite clean up the plague attached to the gum line Could I know how you clean up the gum line with recession?
@user-qm3me3zc1p the cleaning is called "deep cleaning". Also, swishing coconut oil around your mouth for 10 minutes. In my case, I believe I can only stop it from getting worse by using my Braun. I paid $100, think you'd be ok with less expensive.
@user-qm3me3zc1p my friend said Crest gum care mouthwash is good. Keep your electric brush on 1 tooth @ a time, still. Don't move it side to side or up & down. Cheers!
@@lilylily8711 Cause I'm using the manual toothbrush and I'm thinking of gum stimulator and end turf brush to clean gum line. I hope they can help! Cheers!
Great. I’m taking care of my husband who has Alzheimer’s and dental hygiene is a challenge. I would never be able to use this when his face is down. I m extra obsessed with his oral hygiene to prevent any infections. Doctor do you have any special tips for taking care of Alzheimer patients teeth and mouth?
Thank you so much for making this video! It was very helpful and now I feel comfortable trying it out! I’ve had a popcorn shell on the lingual of tooth number 5 and I’ve been worried it would push it further into my gums. I’m about to try it! Again, thank you so much for the video! 😊
Doc I just started using a waterpik and discovered I wasn't using it the right way until I watch this great instructional video! Thanks so much. Off topic side note - To me when you speak you kind of sound like Christopher Walken! I bet if you ever tried you would do a great impression of him! I kept imagining you talking like he does in this video. It could be fun and you might double your audience!
I bought one of these a couple of months ago but didn't use it because I couldn't figure out HOW to use it without getting water everywhere. I tried closing my mouth to use it but that didn't work. I tried opening my mouth over the sink but I still made a mess everywhere. I thought you had to go in between each tooth like when you floss. And yes I was looking in the mirror to make sure I did that occasionally which was a mess. Now I'm just going to shoot for the gum line and hope for the best as the video says. If this doesn't work I'm taking it down to the thrift store and getting rid of it.
My mouth is so sensitive to cold water. I can not have my dentist clean my teeth . The dentist said they only use cold . Can I use the water pick instead ?
What numbers (pocket depths) would be in the "danger zone" and therefore cause a contraindication of using a water flosser? I obviously don't want to worsen my situation. I have had horrific dental care and won't be going back, so need to learn all I can, and I am learning much from you. Thank you.
You can use the waterpik regardless of pocket size, however you're simply at more harm if you happen to hold the waterpik in a way that you are shooting the water downwards into those pockets. You will benefit from using the waterpik as opposed to not using it at all. If your pockets are over 5, i'd speak to your dentist. Anything 4+ should be something you seek attention to anyways. If you have large pockets (5+) I'd recommend going in for a routine cleaning, using interdental brushes, mouthwash atleast twice a day until your your pockets shrink - which might not take long at all after gums attach again. Basically 1-3, Completely fine to use waterpik. 4 - please see dentist, use waterpick but as the dentist recommended, not downwards, horizontal. 5+ - see hygienist or periodontist for routine cleaning and they'll let you know when you can start using this. A lot of people typically see a vast improvement with waterpiks, and their pockets shrink.
@@MightyGimp I completely empathise, and I myself have suffered from deep pockets. After cleanings with the hygienist, I recommend not being completely concerned with cleaning the pockets themselves. With time and good hygiene this pockets should close (your gums should reattach) , it is the periodontists/ hygienists job to be able to clean these deep areas. As the patient, you merely focus on between the teeth and below the gumline that is reachable for you. No scraping, nor facing your tepe brushes downwards. You're just trying to disrupt the plaque, which with mouthwash twice per day and brushing should help dramatically. With the waterpik, as much as you want to target the areas deep within, simply lower the pik so it glides along the gumline. No downwards, but directly infront/back. What I recommend: 1. Start by using Tepe brushes to break plaque. I see quicker improvement if you pour some mouthwash into the cap and dip the brush into the mixture between each tooth. 2. Waterpik to help remove food particles that still remain trapped/have been broken by tepe. 3. Brush teeth for 3 minutes with electric toothbrush. If you simply do this, your pockets will shrink naturally without going "deep" into them. I've seen improvement from numbers of 7-8 to 1-3 in 2 months of great routine. You wont be able to reach these pockets with brushes, piks, and toothbrushes and thats ok. Thats what gum scaling and planing are for.
My pro tips from a non pro. Do it in the shower with a shaving mirror = mess free Don't use bleach or HP, ever! Bleeding gums will become stronger and bleed less over time. It is normal. You'll know if you need to see the dentist, your gum and teeth will tell you. Great Video Boss 👊
This is the best video I found. Thanks for the great tutorial. I have deep pockets that are getting worse, and I have been referred to a periodontist. In the meantime, I started using an oral irrigator and didn't know to hold the applicator horizontal. It appears that you hold the applicator right up against your teeth, is that correct? The instructions said to hold it about 1 inch from the teeth but that is impractical. Today is my first day using it and I can see why it's so good to do even if I'm not doing this 100% correct.
Thanks a lot for the brief overview for the WaterPik. I purchased one and I would like to view an expanded version of the different pik types, i.e. when and where to use each tip. Thank you Tara C
Thank you so much for that wonderful demonstration. I'm 68, and just got several implants finally fitted yesterday, and need to puchase a waterpik, any suggestions on best one to get?. Thanks again for the demonstration.
I usually chew a xylitol chewing gum after brushing my teeth or whenever I can't brush my teeth. I t does a great job when it comes to cleaning and extracting particles between your teeth. Another great mouthwash is putting a drop of clove essential oil and a drop of rosemary essential oil in a glass (120 ml) of water. (a glass is enough for a day or 3 times teeth brushing)
Thank for this directional video. I have periodontal disease but my teeth and gums are in the best shape possible considering. I just bought a WaterPik and will be using it after it charges. I am going to use exactly the way you directed. Thanks again!
I had to stop using Waterpik, because my gums got worse. Dr. Nemeth, thank you so much for clarifying this issue, now I know the reason. Would like to know an effective treatment to kill for good the bacteria responsible for gum disease.
That's because it looks ridiculous on video. This guy was good with camera angles so it didn't look too weird. But he didn't actually show him doing it for a reason. What a dumb machine. And they're telling every one of their patients to get one?! Wow, what a great marketer
Very weel explained the importance of amintaining a good health in the gums and what to expect it should be a gums in good health to know better when there shoud be more care with it. Thank you very much!
Just to add to that wonderful video. One day I decided to look down the handle of the water pick with the nozzle removed and I saw something black. I flushed the pick out with out the nozzle by adding hydrogen peroxide in the reservior. I noticed copius amounts of black crude coming out of the water pick. I cleaned it several times until nothing came out. The next day, more came out so I threw the pick in the garbage. I have had sensitive gums before that with red tissue around the teeth, and I blame that. Since then I have not used a water pick but if I do, I will toss the thing probably once a year to be on the safe side.
What about water flossing around crowns? When I floss I can feel a ridge with the string under my gum and I feel like there is plaque getting built up there as a corner of that gun periodically turns darker and gets a bit sore. How can I keep it cleaner and prevent irritation with the pic if I cant point the tip that direction?
Great question. I have two crowns. One crown has that grey line exposed, if you will. I contribute that to recession of my gums overtime. I hope you find the answer for you're looking for ❤️
Hi.. Could you please upload a video about ..after LANAP can I go for root canal, dental implants, crowning and others if it is necessary in the future ...And how can I know the dentist is qualified to do Lanap.. Thank you
Thank you Dr Nemeth. You taught this Aussie a thing or two about flossing with a water flosser. I've found piks hard to floss with, considering how small/tight gaps are between teeth.
You need to find the correct size pik - they come in a range of sizes from very fine to quite large bristle, the latter used by people who have a large number of crowns in their mouth. And of course age changes the alignment of teeth in the mouth. Consult your pharmacist/periodontist/dentist. Final note ,warming the pik under the hot water tap softens the bristle and makes a smoother transition between the teeth.
@@TheTreisecelene they should be available in most places and cheap too (at least from my experience in the UK). They are also known as interdental brushes
Thanks so much for this video, Dr. Nemeth. I love your channel, because you seem like a reasonable person who isn't afraid to think outside the box. I am trying to take my gum health very seriously given its relation to overall health, and being at home more often affords me an opportunity to do so. I have a few questions. 1. I have been experimenting with interproximal brushes, and picked up the GUM flossers you recommended. They're great, but with all these interproximal brushes, sometimes I feel as though the stiff bristles on the brushes are irritating my gums, and even potentially introducing small tears in the gingiva. I don't recall noticing any bleeding, but I'm just curious if you have any recommendations to minimize irritation, or if it's not really a cause for concern. 2. My mouth is apparently on the smaller side, and I have great difficulty reaching the back of my teeth with interproximal brushes (and even more so with floss). Flossing swords that are angled in a certain way have worked the best, but I really would like to get an interproximal brush back there if I can, as I do notice a lot of inflammation and bleeding when I do clean that region. Any tips for proximal brushes that would be good for this? I have trouble visualizing the area, and after a few attempts the proximal brushes are bent. 3. I would love to come to your clinic, but I don't believe my dental health is quite so dire currently. Do you do referrals to periodontists that you think are talented and keep up with the latest research? I'm based out of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Thanks for all your efforts. I tell my friends to watch your UA-cam and spoke specifically about you to a friend of mine in Michigan. Keep up the great work.
What are your thoughts on waxed dental floss have PFAs now (toxins for those that don't know). Harvard did a study and found some were much higher in levels and it was the 'waxed' floss that was in question. I'd like to know what an expert thinks because we're using this on gums that can get into the bloodstream. Thanks in advance.
Love your videos. What is the best electric/rechargeable toothbrush that you have tested to date? There's just so many lol. Also. What version of the waterpik do you recommend?
Who’s here after spraying all the walls in your bathroom and the mirror?
Me
Me, lol😅
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I just got mine. Hoping to avoid spray.
I had water literally everywhere
This 4 minute clip was better than any other informational video out there regarding water flossers, it answered all my questions. Thank you
He doesn't have an agenda, he is not pitching products, he just wants people to have good teeth and gum health! Thank you, Doctor Nemeth!
I agree. I used the waterpick for the first time and it was all over the mirror and sink. Thanks Dr. for showing us the right way.
I agree with you.
Indeed and what a genuinely lovely man he is. Thank you Doctor!
When using the water pick for the first time, nobody warned me to get a wet suit and wellington boots. I exfoliated my facial skin, cleaned the mirror and grouting in my titles plus giving my pj’s a rinse.😅😂
Thank you for a very informative video; will follow your instructions. Now off to mop the bathroom floor.
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My dentist told me to use mine for the first time in the shower (I have the cordless one) and once I started using it I understood why.
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I love your instructional videos. No marketing, just valuable guidance
I just got my Oral B Water Flosser Advanced from my dentist, and she gave me the tip of using it in the shower. A nifty tip for not worrying about the water spraying all over the place.
I feel like this is the only way I can manage this 😂I soaked my bathroom
Great info Dr Nemeth. I just used my waterpik for the first in all my 67 years. It felt so good! I have been flossing most of my life, and then I found out from a retired dentist that adults need to use waterpiks for dental health. I'm ordering the interdental brushes also. Thanks so much. BTW, you have beautiful teeth.
You guys have to STOP. My stomach hurts from laughing so hard!!
I was going to say his teeth don't look that great 😅
@@lovethosebudgies Erm... this man was probably 84 years old when he made the video (he is now 85). What other 84 year old do you know that have most of their teeth let alone have them in the condition he has his?
EmBi doctor what brand is your water pick ? I would like to order one for me
@@Pippinscat _ Erm... this man was probably 84 years old when he made the video (he is now 85). What other 84 year old do you know that have most of their teeth let alone have them in the condition he has his?_
Maybe a better way to have said would be.... _His teeth look good for a man of his _*_age._*
Right to the point! Thanks. I'm 81, and have 4 implants. Love the waterpik! I really want to keep my teeth in my mouth until the end!! ...ps...I'm grateful to be here!
Me, too!
81.. not a long wait ....
@@mcmmcm4078honestly is that comment really necessary?
Me too. I'm 82 and definitely glad to still be alive!!
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I think when leaning down into the sink I will place a hand-held mirror. Can always wash the small mirror. Having worked for oral surgeons I learned to not dry out the mouth and gums. So, I tend to avoid mouth rinses with drying agents like alcohol. I buy mouth rinses at natural food stores. They have things like neem, clove, and fennel. Very refreshing and moisturizing for the mouth. The waterpik I have is an all-in-one with sonic toothbrush, charging station, waterpik and multiple waterpik attachments. We've had to replace the rechargeable battery twice on the sonic toothbrush because we cannot find another all-in-one like this to replace it. We love it!
Do you use the waterpick Sonic fusion 2?
Thank You Mr. Nemeth for bringing the NY Jets their only Super Bowl.
That’s Namath. 😮
I mix in some salt and some baking soda that’s supposed to kill the bacterial growth in the gums and it feels wonderful afterwards
The water pick cleaned my teeth, cured my baldness and saved my marriage
Made my grandma see again
@@devinrodriguez3530 I've now begun using it to shine by brass and fry my chicken
@@christopherwfrancis brass and chicken? You should see what it does to a car battery my good man
Makes a great portable bidet too, you know, for those tough to clean areas...
Don't believe the claims people , I still went thru divorce...
This is very practical more so when it is short and easily relatable. Thank you Dr. Nemeth
Thank you. I'm glad you give basic, but thorough information. And you demonstrate for us.
he seems like a great dentist to be honest, and very good tips thanks
I thank you for your teaching. I wish you were in Ft Myers FL and I would make a appointment with you. You are the only Dentist that teaches teeth care. You make a difference in people's lives!
Thank you! I sprayed my ceiling, my mirror and drippled down my chest 😂😂😂. I needed a how-to 😂😂😂
I love, love, love my water pik! My gums have receded and food particles get stuck, especially around my top wisdom teeth. This is a particularly difficult spot to brush, and floss, but my water pik gets all the stuck food particles out easily! Food left behind by brushing will cause that area to become sensitive and also hurt if not removed quickly!
Thank you so much I had no idea how to use this thing, my teeth have been crooked my entire life. You’d never seen me smile with my teeth showing and this tool plus my new sonic care toothbrush are going to lead me to my braces in 6 months
This was most helpful. Thanks for the detail of using the flosser. The directions to my new flosser was basic and non-descriptive. However, Dr. Nemeth answered all my questions about how to use and how frequent to use. He also answered my question about substituting flossing with the pic. Good job and thank you!!!!!
Thank you Dr. Nemeth. Your tutorial is the best one on youtube. You time spent in doing this for us is much appreciated, by me anyway, so thank you!
Thank you so much Dr. Nemeth for that demonstration!
I use waterpik and floss twice a day been doing that for over 6 years now… don’t forget tongue scraping just my opinion
My former hygienist (now retired) told me about the importance of scraping the tongue. It makes a difference. Lots of bacteria can easily build up on the tongue that can affect our health.
Very informative video Dr. Joseph! Just sprayed water all over the bathroom earlier 🤣, you and kriss gave me really great advice!
Who exactly is this "Kriss" you're mentioning, and could they be of assistance to me as well?
Hahaha 😂 Welcome to the Waterpik learning curve! Out of curiosity, what kind of advice did you get from Kriss? Is that another video?
i don't have a waterpik but I got curious and search it in Kriss AI, it's procedure is same with Dr. Joseph :) i'll bookmark this and save in the future when i have my own waterpik
@@uzmitin i think this is the ai dental assistant...
thanks dr. Nemeth. Your explanation is one of the best for international viewers. Perfect presentation, speedtalk and accent. Many thanks and have a good day 😊
I’m so glad I watched your video I also use my water pick 2 to 3 times a day and happy to know I’m using it correctly.🙏🏻Dr. Nemeth.
Thank you! I had been wondering for 20 years what to do with the water once it was in my mouth. I finally figured it out 2 years ago. I love my water pik, especially with two bridges. It’s the only way to really clean a bridge properly.
Should the tip of the waterpik touch the teeth and gum while using it or should keep the distance?
Wondering the same thing
Thank You, Dr. Nemeth for this very helpful demonstration and advice. I have been using a waterpik for 6 months. I wish I started sooner. I can tell my gums are stronger. Also, you have very nice looking teeth.
Those interproximal brushes seem to really help my gums heal after many years of soreness.
Glad to hear good tips from a real doctor. This was very helpful 🌼
For people living in rural areas of developing countries where waterpicks are not available... Will it effective if they raise and gargle with plain water sometimes adding a bit of salt?
Yes! Saltwater rinse can be helpful for combating gum disease.
Salt is amazing. I recall having a sore spot on my gums once. I rinsed with saltwater for a few days and the soreness disappeared. :0)
Doctor by your actions you don't look old atall. So energy so much positive attitude and confidence. Please give me tips for energy n confidence
He will live very long I guess,and he is rich too. Blessed
very helpful...im a newcomer to this product, so intimidated that I don't use it yet. You have made me more comfortable.
THIS IS THE BEST TUTORIAL FOR WATER FLOSSER USE!
Thanks Dr. Nemeth.
I needed to know how to use my water pic, and you addressed all my concerns.
M hygenist told me it will help reduce the pockets between my gums & teeth.
I need to get the measurements down to 1 or 2, instead of 3 or 4!
Thank you doc! The moment I've been diagnosed with gingivitis but the floss that they gave me is just too much and my teeth are too sensitive to really dig up with that type of floss in there. Water pick to see if that would help and it's a lot easier for me to use but I wasn't exactly using it to its effectiveness.
This video really helped me out and I'm really hoping now that my dental health can be improved. Thank you so much!!
omg how are you? im in a little serious gingivitis level, how about you that time? you have around stage 3 gingivitis like me? is good to use the waterpick? it healed your gums already?
Hello sir I was born with a gum disease and lost about all my teeth cause of it. Just saw the dentist and was recommended to use this, so thank you for this informational video, I will try it now.
@joebrewer45 - what product are you recommending?
I so appreciate an actual dentist discussing the dangers of using this with deep pockets.
My jeans have deep pockets, can I still use a Water Pik?
@@ORWELL_USA
Mine has been sitting on the counter untouched for months. Going home and trying after work. Great video. Thank you!
Would like to know if you know about oil pulling, and especially with coconut oil and what your take is on it if you don’t mind
This was very helpful and the doctor talks in nice calm manner and explains well. We have never used the interproximal brushes and didn't know this even existed, I will be getting some for my family to try out. Thank you for this video 😊
You use bleached water with the water pick in your mouth?
I'm new to using the waterpik. It was suggested by my dentist. This was a good tutorial, thank you Dr. Nemeth. I have been using mine with a bit of an angle instead of straight and will fix that.
This was such a needed video that demonstrates the precise way to effectively use a Waterpik, I am ready now to use mine that has been languishing because I was not sure how. I am 66, visit my dentist for quarterly cleanings and I hear I have modest recession, worst on the backs of my bottom front teeth which only bothers me during cleaning. At what point do you recommend recession-reversing treatment? (I do not smoke but I do drink coffee)
My dentist recommended electric toothbrush for my receding gums - hold in place, don't move brush side to side or up/down
@@lilylily8711 is is it sonicare? However, it quite clean up the plague attached to the gum line
Could I know how you clean up the gum line with recession?
@user-qm3me3zc1p the cleaning is called "deep cleaning". Also, swishing coconut oil around your mouth for 10 minutes. In my case, I believe I can only stop it from getting worse by using my Braun. I paid $100, think you'd be ok with less expensive.
@user-qm3me3zc1p my friend said Crest gum care mouthwash is good. Keep your electric brush on 1 tooth @ a time, still. Don't move it side to side or up & down. Cheers!
@@lilylily8711 Cause I'm using the manual toothbrush and I'm thinking of gum stimulator and end turf brush to clean gum line. I hope they can help!
Cheers!
Great. I’m taking care of my husband who has Alzheimer’s and dental hygiene is a challenge. I would never be able to use this when his face is down. I m extra obsessed with his oral hygiene to prevent any infections. Doctor do you have any special tips for taking care of Alzheimer patients teeth and mouth?
Thank you so much for making this video! It was very helpful and now I feel comfortable trying it out! I’ve had a popcorn shell on the lingual of tooth number 5 and I’ve been worried it would push it further into my gums. I’m about to try it! Again, thank you so much for the video! 😊
Doc I just started using a waterpik and discovered I wasn't using it the right way until I watch this great instructional video! Thanks so much. Off topic side note - To me when you speak you kind of sound like Christopher Walken! I bet if you ever tried you would do a great impression of him! I kept imagining you talking like he does in this video. It could be fun and you might double your audience!
Sorry did he way bleach? 3:42
To clean the water flosser not ur teeth
Thank you for this video! I just started using the waterpik as I heard it helps keep gums happy! 🎉
My man Joseph coming in clutch. Respect big guy. 👍🏻
Bleach did I hear that right
Do you have recommendations for interproximal brushes that do not fit between a few teeth
I bought one of these a couple of months ago but didn't use it because I couldn't figure out HOW to use it without getting water everywhere. I tried closing my mouth to use it but that didn't work. I tried opening my mouth over the sink but I still made a mess everywhere. I thought you had to go in between each tooth like when you floss. And yes I was looking in the mirror to make sure I did that occasionally which was a mess. Now I'm just going to shoot for the gum line and hope for the best as the video says. If this doesn't work I'm taking it down to the thrift store and getting rid of it.
Use it while showering?? Brain?? Hello?? Anyone there?
@@takethatlfr9337 do you have showers with your toaster by any chance? The water pick is plugged into 120v.
@@scrogathon not mine, and I don’t think there a need for a tank that big, no need for it to be plugged into the wall, plus it has a hose
Just let the water flow using your lips. Stretch your lower lip outwards while using flosser over the sink.
Perfect to the point. All questions answered..thank you❤
My mouth is so sensitive to cold water. I can not have my dentist clean my teeth . The dentist said they only use cold .
Can I use the water pick instead ?
They should be able to use a numbing gel around your gums and than clean. They should have thought of that
@@darlene971 thank you. I'll ask next time. The first time they tried to do it . She gave up.
@@darlene971They should use warm
Water lol.
@@pm5206 they dont have a temp regulator on those instruments.
I would love to have Dr Nemeth, read an audiobook.
What numbers (pocket depths) would be in the "danger zone" and therefore cause a contraindication of using a water flosser? I obviously don't want to worsen my situation. I have had horrific dental care and won't be going back, so need to learn all I can, and I am learning much from you. Thank you.
You can use the waterpik regardless of pocket size, however you're simply at more harm if you happen to hold the waterpik in a way that you are shooting the water downwards into those pockets. You will benefit from using the waterpik as opposed to not using it at all. If your pockets are over 5, i'd speak to your dentist. Anything 4+ should be something you seek attention to anyways. If you have large pockets (5+) I'd recommend going in for a routine cleaning, using interdental brushes, mouthwash atleast twice a day until your your pockets shrink - which might not take long at all after gums attach again.
Basically 1-3, Completely fine to use waterpik.
4 - please see dentist, use waterpick but as the dentist recommended, not downwards, horizontal.
5+ - see hygienist or periodontist for routine cleaning and they'll let you know when you can start using this.
A lot of people typically see a vast improvement with waterpiks, and their pockets shrink.
@@MightyGimp I completely empathise, and I myself have suffered from deep pockets.
After cleanings with the hygienist, I recommend not being completely concerned with cleaning the pockets themselves. With time and good hygiene this pockets should close (your gums should reattach) , it is the periodontists/ hygienists job to be able to clean these deep areas.
As the patient, you merely focus on between the teeth and below the gumline that is reachable for you. No scraping, nor facing your tepe brushes downwards. You're just trying to disrupt the plaque, which with mouthwash twice per day and brushing should help dramatically.
With the waterpik, as much as you want to target the areas deep within, simply lower the pik so it glides along the gumline. No downwards, but directly infront/back.
What I recommend:
1. Start by using Tepe brushes to break plaque. I see quicker improvement if you pour some mouthwash into the cap and dip the brush into the mixture between each tooth.
2. Waterpik to help remove food particles that still remain trapped/have been broken by tepe.
3. Brush teeth for 3 minutes with electric toothbrush.
If you simply do this, your pockets will shrink naturally without going "deep" into them. I've seen improvement from numbers of 7-8 to 1-3 in 2 months of great routine.
You wont be able to reach these pockets with brushes, piks, and toothbrushes and thats ok. Thats what gum scaling and planing are for.
I ordered the waterpik cordless and it just came in today. Im nervous to try it. 😮
Anyone else watched this multiple times!
My pro tips from a non pro.
Do it in the shower with a shaving mirror = mess free
Don't use bleach or HP, ever!
Bleeding gums will become stronger and bleed less over time. It is normal.
You'll know if you need to see the dentist, your gum and teeth will tell you.
Great Video Boss 👊
Your pro tips arent pro at all
How can you use this electrical appliance in the shower?
This is the best video I found. Thanks for the great tutorial. I have deep pockets that are getting worse, and I have been referred to a periodontist. In the meantime, I started using an oral irrigator and didn't know to hold the applicator horizontal. It appears that you hold the applicator right up against your teeth, is that correct? The instructions said to hold it about 1 inch from the teeth but that is impractical. Today is my first day using it and I can see why it's so good to do even if I'm not doing this 100% correct.
If it doesn't remove the need for floss, then what's the point of using a waterpik ?
Thanks a lot for the brief overview for the WaterPik. I purchased one and I would like to view an expanded version of the different pik types, i.e. when and where to use each tip.
Thank you
Tara C
Great video. If I lived within 30 miles of him, he'd be my dentist.
Just got my waterpik from Costco, this video was very helpful
Thank you for covering this topic! I've noticed my WaterPik is helping my gums!
Thank you so much for that wonderful demonstration. I'm 68, and just got several implants finally fitted yesterday, and need to puchase a waterpik, any suggestions on best one to get?.
Thanks again for the demonstration.
Joe I loved when you played with the Jets!
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I usually chew a xylitol chewing gum after brushing my teeth or whenever I can't brush my teeth. I
t does a great job when it comes to cleaning and extracting particles between your teeth. Another great mouthwash is putting a drop of clove essential oil and a drop of rosemary essential oil in a glass (120 ml) of water. (a glass is enough for a day or 3 times teeth brushing)
Thank for this directional video. I have periodontal disease but my teeth and gums are in the best shape possible considering. I just bought a WaterPik and will be using it after it charges. I am going to use exactly the way you directed. Thanks again!
Thank you doctor today i bought waterpik
Its very helpful video
Thank you! This was very informative! First time using a water flosser. Thanks for demonstrating!!! I needed to see you use it! 1-2-23
Thanks for this - this is exactly how I've been using mine, thinking surely it must be the wrong way - good to know it's the right way
I had to stop using Waterpik, because my gums got worse. Dr. Nemeth, thank you so much for clarifying this issue, now I know the reason. Would like to know an effective treatment to kill for good the bacteria responsible for gum disease.
He actually said it, you can use one tea spoon of bleach to 250ml of water
Is there a benefit to using a large set up like yours or the handheld ones that aren't too big or take up much space?
Are interdental brushes and interproximal brushes the same?
Excellent tutorial, thank you Dr. Nemeth!
At what level of pressure do you recommend using it for long periods of time?
Thank you 😊 much needed since I bought one today with no idea how to use it.
Do you recommend this for someone that has receding gums?
Thank you doctor. Is it any difference regarding chargeble and AC connected water flossers?
Thank you for this! I had no idea how to use this before and it’s great to see an actual professional use one.
That's because it looks ridiculous on video. This guy was good with camera angles so it didn't look too weird. But he didn't actually show him doing it for a reason. What a dumb machine. And they're telling every one of their patients to get one?! Wow, what a great marketer
@@freeguy3751Did you watch the same video I did? There's a shot of him using it...
Very weel explained the importance of amintaining a good health in the gums and what to expect it should be a gums in good health to know better when there shoud be more care with it. Thank you very much!
Just to add to that wonderful video. One day I decided to look down the handle of the water pick with the nozzle removed and I saw something black. I flushed the pick out with out the nozzle by adding hydrogen peroxide in the reservior. I noticed copius amounts of black crude coming out of the water pick. I cleaned it several times until nothing came out. The next day, more came out so I threw the pick in the garbage. I have had sensitive gums before that with red tissue around the teeth, and I blame that. Since then I have not used a water pick but if I do, I will toss the thing probably once a year to be on the safe side.
Thank you so much for this very informative video Dr. Nemeth
What about water flossing around crowns? When I floss I can feel a ridge with the string under my gum and I feel like there is plaque getting built up there as a corner of that gun periodically turns darker and gets a bit sore. How can I keep it cleaner and prevent irritation with the pic if I cant point the tip that direction?
Great question. I have two crowns. One crown has that grey line exposed, if you will. I contribute that to recession of my gums overtime. I hope you find the answer for you're looking for ❤️
Hi.. Could you please upload a video about ..after LANAP can I go for root canal, dental implants, crowning and others if it is necessary in the future ...And how can I know the dentist is qualified to do Lanap..
Thank you
This video answered all my questions and more, thank you for uploading this!
I didn't know about them until today; do interptoximal brushes have to get thrown out after one usage?
Thank you Dr Nemeth. You taught this Aussie a thing or two about flossing with a water flosser.
I've found piks hard to floss with, considering how small/tight gaps are between teeth.
You need to find the correct size pik - they come in a range of sizes from very fine to quite large bristle, the latter used by people who have a large number of crowns in their mouth. And of course age changes the alignment of teeth in the mouth. Consult your pharmacist/periodontist/dentist.
Final note ,warming the pik under the hot water tap softens the bristle and makes a smoother transition between the teeth.
You don’t know how much I needed this
Wow! Thank you for posting this- SUPER helpful!!
I can’t get the brushes between my teeth 🦷 n most places. Should you use distilled water or tap water?
this answered a lot of questions!
Great I hope to get a great report next dental visit in NYC thumbs up
What a truly helpful video. Thank you. By the way, I had never heard of interproximal brushes before watching this. Now I plan to purchase some.
You will be glad that you started using the brushes.
Where can we find them? Did you try them yet?
@@TheTreisecelene they should be available in most places and cheap too (at least from my experience in the UK). They are also known as interdental brushes
in my opinion nothing beats floss
@@TheTreisecelene I got mine from CVS. I thought my gums were in decent shape before, but apparently not -- my gums bleed when I use them
Thank you so much for this tutorial. Can’t wait to try this way in the morning
Thanks so much for this video, Dr. Nemeth. I love your channel, because you seem like a reasonable person who isn't afraid to think outside the box.
I am trying to take my gum health very seriously given its relation to overall health, and being at home more often affords me an opportunity to do so.
I have a few questions.
1. I have been experimenting with interproximal brushes, and picked up the GUM flossers you recommended. They're great, but with all these interproximal brushes, sometimes I feel as though the stiff bristles on the brushes are irritating my gums, and even potentially introducing small tears in the gingiva.
I don't recall noticing any bleeding, but I'm just curious if you have any recommendations to minimize irritation, or if it's not really a cause for concern.
2. My mouth is apparently on the smaller side, and I have great difficulty reaching the back of my teeth with interproximal brushes (and even more so with floss). Flossing swords that are angled in a certain way have worked the best, but I really would like to get an interproximal brush back there if I can, as I do notice a lot of inflammation and bleeding when I do clean that region.
Any tips for proximal brushes that would be good for this? I have trouble visualizing the area, and after a few attempts the proximal brushes are bent.
3. I would love to come to your clinic, but I don't believe my dental health is quite so dire currently. Do you do referrals to periodontists that you think are talented and keep up with the latest research? I'm based out of Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Thanks for all your efforts. I tell my friends to watch your UA-cam and spoke specifically about you to a friend of mine in Michigan. Keep up the great work.
Nobody ever got back with you in your question?
@@sirvaant
Nobody ever got back with you in your question?
Hey Dr wen you use the water piker do you recommend cold 🥶 or hot water 💦
What are your thoughts on waxed dental floss have PFAs now (toxins for those that don't know). Harvard did a study and found some were much higher in levels and it was the 'waxed' floss that was in question. I'd like to know what an expert thinks because we're using this on gums that can get into the bloodstream. Thanks in advance.
Thank you so much for this video. Should the device head be touching my gums, or at a distance?
Love your videos. What is the best electric/rechargeable toothbrush that you have tested to date? There's just so many lol. Also. What version of the waterpik do you recommend?
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