Aquarius is a state-of-the-art water flosser that’s extremely easy to use, effectively removing plaque while improving gum health
It’s safe to say that the cosmetic appearance of the Waterpik water flosser, introduced to dentistry as the oral irrigator almost 6 decades ago, has likely changed since it first appeared on Grandma's sink. Yet its function and effectiveness in removing plaque and improving gum health have never wavered. It continues to earn the ADA Seal of Acceptance and is backed by decades of clinical studies.
Waterpik’s Aquarius Professional Water Flosser is a sleek, electrically powered device that pumps a pulsating stream of water between teeth and gums where brushing and flossing can't reach to clean out plaque and debris. All it takes is a flip of a switch.
Backed by Clinical Studies
"One of the main things that distinguishes Aquarius (and all Waterpik water flossers) is the more than 80 clinical studies that support its efficacy," said Nicole Williams, RDH, a professional educator at Waterpik. "It is really important to me that my patients use a product that science supports."
Easy to use and especially effective for patients with braces, implants, crowns, bridges, and veneers, Aquarius uses a unique combination of pulsation and pressure to gently and thoroughly remove up to 99% of plaque from treated areas and is up to 50% more effective for improving gum health than string floss.
A Deep, Effective Cleaning
"Aquarius uses water pressure and pulsation to remove plaque and bacteria from supra and subgingival areas up to 6 mm, improving bleeding and inflammation," shared Williams.
"It's essential to make Aquarius part of a home care routine," Williams added, "and I love educating patients about the oral-systemic link, especially the direct impact between gum disease and cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's, pregnancy complications, and diabetes."
Compliance Is Key
Williams, who uses a display model in her opera-tory to instruct and encourage compliance, always shows patients the handy 1-minute timer with a 30-second pacer and the on/off button on the handle for convenient 1-handed operation. She also points out the water flosser's reservoir capacity of more than 90 seconds, and how the Aquarius includes 7 flossing tips that provide customized oral care.
The plaque seeker tip is 2 times more effective for improving gum health around implants than string floss, while the orthodontic tip is 3 times more effective than floss for removing plaque around braces.
"Aquarius helps patients maintain good oral health mainly because patients are very compliant with it," she said. "I have practiced clinically for over 20 years, and I rarely see a patient who uses string floss daily and correctly, but my patients who use this water flosser are highly compliant, and I know I'll see great results at recalls."
