Introduction

gingivitis
PERIODONTAL DISEASES, GINGIVITIS, DENTAL PLAQUE, DENTAL PLAQUE, PLAQUE
The periodontal diseases are highly prevalent and can affect up to 90% of the worldwide population [Dental plaque control, typically by toothbrushing, is the most effective measure for preventing and treating gingivitis [The power-driven water flosser, with claims of easy home use, has become a widely recommended oral hygiene product. Through pulsation and pressure, it disrupts plaque and removes loosely lodged debris, and can deliver antimicrobial solutions into the sulcus and interproximal regions [However, water flossing cannot completely eradicate dental plaque due to microbial recolonization on the tooth surface shortly after cleaning [