POCKET IRRIGATION

Oral irrigation, also known as pocket irrigation, is a versatile dental treatment used for several preventative purposes.  Pocket irrigation can be performed during a professional dental cleaning or at home using a specially modified oral irrigator.

The following are the main benefits of pocket irrigation: 

• Interdental cleaning –
  Plaque, food particles, and other debris are removed from between the teeth by pocket irrigators.  Keeping gum pockets clean and shallow keeps them healthy by removing harmful materials and bacteria.
• Antimicrobial application –
  Some strains of harmful oral bacteria have been eliminated and prevented using antimicrobial substances.  The use of antimicrobial substances can be combined with water or used as a stand-alone treatment for pocket irrigation.
• Halitosis prevention –
  Bad breath (halitosis) is generally caused by old food particles between teeth and tooth decay.  Even a toothbrush and dental scraper cannot reach into the depths of the gum pockets, but water jets can flush out food particles and help clean both above and below the gum line.
• Subgingival cleaning –
  It is important to note that pocket irrigators have rounded tips, which reduces the risk of tissue damage when cleaning under the gum line.  By flushing out bacteria, particles, and toxins below the gumline, the side port opening facilitates extensive cleaning.