Effect of Natural Water Floss Concentrate in Dental Plaque Induced Gingivitis — A Prospective Interventional Study

Abstract

Background:

Electric dental flossers are recommended products for oral hygiene because they are easy to use at home. It destroys plaque through pulse and pressure, removes debris and delivers antibiotics to the gingival sulcus and interproximal areas. It can also be used as a carrier for many antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs. Therefore, an experimental study was planned to evaluate the effectiveness of natural water floss concentrate on dental plaque-induced gingivitis.

Materials and Methods:

The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of water floss with natural water floss concentrate containing tea tree oil, peppermint oil and flavonoids on dental plaque formation and dental plaque induced gingivitis. A prospective interventional study was carried out on 66 age-matched (18-65 years) subjects of with plaque induced gingivitis. The subjects were advised to use a water floss with natural water floss concentrate in their oral hygiene routine. The study period was 30 days. Subjects were evaluated for plaque and gingival index on days 1, 7, 15 and 30. Data were analyzed by paired t test.

Results:

A statistically significant decline was observed in plaque and gingival indices scores from day 7 and the scores continued to decrease during the period of study.

Conclusion:

Water floss with natural water floss concentrate could be an effective adjuvant to routine toothbrushing in decreasing plaque formation and plaque induced gingivitis.