Water flosser takes on interdental brush in braces plaque battle
NCT ID NCT07240428
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · 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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Jordan University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Dentistry
Irbid, Irbid Governorate, 22110, Jordan
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