No you can scratch it off with those metal base brush sticks that you stick through the openings between your teeth. It’s not perfect but if you do it regularly it helps A LOT. The dentist will have to clean up the trickier parts though (like the inside/back surfaces).
I’m pretty sure studies have been done that show it doesn’t have the abrasive power of actual floss, so it’s not as good at removing plaque. Fine at removing solids generally, which helps, but actual floss tends to be better.
I’ve heard it’s not as efficient as regular floss picks. Is that true?
A water flosser does nothing against calculus. I use one myself and it’s a nice feeling but for calculus you need real floss picks and brute force.
It’s effective against algebra though, factor that into your calculations
I thought the only way to get rid of tartar is by using specialized dentist tools?
No you can scratch it off with those metal base brush sticks that you stick through the openings between your teeth. It’s not perfect but if you do it regularly it helps A LOT. The dentist will have to clean up the trickier parts though (like the inside/back surfaces).
That is what my dentist told me
I find it more efficient, I’m getting stuff from between my teeth which I can’t get out with a regular floss pick.
I’m pretty sure studies have been done that show it doesn’t have the abrasive power of actual floss, so it’s not as good at removing plaque. Fine at removing solids generally, which helps, but actual floss tends to be better.
Didn’t know about that. Good reason to use both.