First use a water flosser, then use dental floss, and finally brush with a soft-bristled electric toothbrush in the morning and evening to optimize oral cleanliness.

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The principle of cleaning the spaces between teeth before brushing is based on an interesting logic. A randomized clinical trial (RCT) published in 2018 in the Journal of Periodontology suggests that flossing before brushing promotes better plaque removal and allows the protective active ingredients in toothpaste to better adhere to the cleaned surfaces. Nevertheless, a 2021 meta-analysis published in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene tempers this finding by concluding that there is no major statistical difference in overall plaque accumulation depending on the order adopted. Regarding the rigorous combination of a water jet followed by traditional dental floss, no clinical trial has evaluated this specific three-step protocol. However, the general consensus among oral health professionals validates this empirical approach: the water jet dislodges large debris, the floss removes the invisible and sticky film, while the soft brush finalizes the cleaning while preserving the gums.

the sources

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2. 2Gundersen TD, Jørgensen N, Andersson AM, et al. 2015
3. 3Blueprint Protocol (protocol.bryanjohnson.com, CC BY-NC)