Dentist Reviews Philips Sonicare Power Flosser! A Water Flosser Like Waterpik

Summary

In this video, experienced dentist Rick Buck reviews the Philips Power Flosser 5000, highlighting its ability to remove plaque. He demonstrates its use and compares it to traditional floss, showing the pros and cons of water flossing. While the Power Flosser effectively removes surface-level plaque, it struggles with deeper areas between teeth. Rick emphasizes the importance of regular flossing for better results. He also shares his favorite dental products and provides links for viewers to explore more. Overall, he concludes that water flossers can't replace regular floss for thorough plaque removal.

Takeaways

• 🦷 The Philips Power Flosser 5000 uses water sprayed in four directions to remove plaque but may struggle to reach deep between teeth.
• 💧 Water flossers, including this one, tend to be messy, with water spraying all over the sink and mirror.
• 🚿 The water flosser has a larger water basin than most, allowing for longer use, which could be beneficial for cleaning more thoroughly.
• 🔍 The reviewer is skeptical about the true PSI of the flosser since Philips doesn't list the pressure on their website or product description.
• 🦠 While the Power Flosser removes surface plaque, it struggles to remove deeper plaque between teeth, which regular floss can handle better.
• 🤔 The reviewer finds that while water flossers are convenient, they are not as effective as regular flossing in removing tougher plaque.
• 🧼 Water pooling in the mouth during use reduces the efficiency of cleaning, especially for lower teeth, unless the user faces downwards.
• 🔍 After testing, some plaque was still visible on the reviewer’s teeth, particularly on the molars and in between the incisors.
• 📊 The reviewer disputes studies that claim water flossers are 180% more effective than regular floss, based on their own testing results.
• 🧵 The reviewer emphasizes that regular flossing is still essential and more effective than using a water flosser, especially with tough plaque.

Q & A

What is the primary focus of this video?

The video focuses on reviewing the Philips Power Flosser 5000 and its effectiveness in removing plaque, as demonstrated by the dentist Rick Buck.

How does Rick Buck make plaque visible in the video?

He stains the plaque pink to visually demonstrate how much plaque remains after using a toothbrush and the Philips Power Flosser 5000.

What is one of the key features of the Philips Power Flosser 5000?

One key feature is that it sprays water in four directions, which helps cover a wider area for plaque removal.

What concern does Rick Buck raise about the four-directional spray feature?

He mentions that while it covers more surface area, it may not effectively remove plaque from deep between the teeth due to the lack of focused water streams.

Why does Rick Buck believe the Philips Power Flosser 5000 may have lower water pressure than advertised?

He speculates that the pressure might be lower because Philips does not list the exact PSI on their product page, which raises doubts about its actual power.

What are the pros and cons of the Philips Power Flosser's water basin according to Rick Buck?

The pro is that the corded model has a larger water basin, allowing it to run longer. The con is that the cordless models may have smaller basins, which might not hold enough water for a thorough cleaning.

What issue does Rick Buck mention about using water flossers in general?

He points out that water flossers are messy, often splashing water around the sink and mirror, and pooling water in the mouth, which can reduce their efficiency.

How effective was the Philips Power Flosser 5000 at removing plaque in Rick Buck's test?

The results were mixed. While it removed some plaque, there was still faint pink staining (plaque) left behind, particularly in harder-to-reach areas between the teeth.

What is Rick Buck's overall opinion of water flossers compared to regular floss?

He believes that while water flossers can remove loose plaque, they are not as effective as traditional floss at removing more tenacious plaque, especially deep between the teeth.

Why does Rick Buck continue to recommend regular flossing despite using a water flosser?

He emphasizes that regular flossing is still necessary to fully remove plaque, as water flossers do not clean as thoroughly, especially in tight spaces between teeth.