Panasonic Joint Study Shows Water Flosser Use with Toothbrush Reduces Plaque by Approx. 40% for Orthodontic Patients
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Panasonic Corporation announced that a joint study with the Nihon University School of Dentistry at Matsudo has demonstrated that using a jet washer (water flosser) in conjunction with a toothbrush reduces plaque adhesion by approximately 40% for orthodontic patients compared to using a toothbrush alone. The findings suggest that water flossers are an effective self-care tool for the cleaning challenges posed by complex orthodontic appliances. The study utilized Panasonic's Jet Washer EW-DJ55 model.