Nearly 80 percent of adults and adolescents in the US have some form of gum disease. Gum disease can be separated into two categories: gingivitis and periodontitis. The main cause of periodontitis is plaque, which is a sticky film of bacteria that continuously forms on the teeth and under the gum line causing dental plaque. The cause of gingivitis is inflammation of the gum tissue and is reversible. The signs of gingivitis are red or swollen gums that may be tender to the touch or gums that bleed easily when brushing or using other dental products.

By following a comprehensive home care routine, gingivitis can be prevented or reversed. Adding a oral irrigator to your daily routine is one of the fastest and most effective ways available to healthier gums. Invented by a dentist,oral irrigators have been clinically shown to have the best combination of pulsation and pressure to clean where brushing and flossing can't reach. The most destructive bacteria hide deep and the oral irrigator can reach between the teeth and below the gumline to remove the bad bacteria and help keep the gums healthy.