Water flosser takes on interdental brush in braces plaque battle

NCT ID NCT07240428

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a water flosser is better than an interdental brush at removing plaque and reducing gum inflammation in people with braces. 75 adults with braces used both tools on different sides of their mouth for 3 months. The goal was to see which tool cleans better around brackets and between teeth.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Dental Plaque Gingival Hemorrhage gingivitis

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Jordan University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Dentistry

    Irbid, Irbid Governorate, 22110, Jordan