For good oral care, a specific device has been developed that can clean teeth, gums and tongue with a stream of water. It is not yet in great demand, but dentists and orthodontists often advise patients to choose an irrigator. Let's see which model is better: the rating of irrigators takes into account their ease of use and functionality.
What is this device
Irrigator is a modern device with which you can clean your teeth and oral mucosa qualitatively. The device cleans toothbrushes well, removes soft deposits and freshens breath. Its job is to supply a stream of liquid under pressure, which is sent to hard-to-reach places and easily cleans pieces of food, bacteria and plaque.
The principle of operation of the irrigator
The device is equipped with various nozzles that allow you to direct a stream of water to the desired area. There are nozzles for the tongue, gingival pockets, for cleaning dentures and braces. A soft-bristled brush head helps to clean tooth enamel. Different types of irrigators produce different types of water jet:
- weak
- strong
- throbbing
- fine bubble.
Weak jets recommend brushing sensitive teeth or sore gums. A pulsating jet cleans out hard-to-reach areas better, and a jet with air bubbles acts as a gum massage.
What the device consists of
The irrigator is assembled from the following parts:
- A hydraulic compressor is a pump that delivers fluid under pressure.
- A tank is a container for water or solution, has different sizes.
- Nozzles - they transform a water stream into a stream.
- Switches that control the pressure of the jet and the operating mode.
Any solution can be poured into a container
Herbal broth, rinse solutions, balms, antimicrobials, and also calcium-containing formulations can be poured into a water tank.
What irrigators are
How to buy oral irrigatorwhich device is better - in this matter should be guided by some nuances:
- how many family members will use it;
- what is the condition of the teeth and oral cavity;
- whether there are dentures or braces;
- at what cost to count.
There are two types of apparatus designs: stationary and portable with different types of food.
Stationary irrigator
The device is powered from the network and takes up enough space, but will last quite a while, at the time of use you do not need to change the batteries. It has a large selection of modes, it is able to create a jet with a strong pressure due to a special motor. He often has a large tank that does not require frequent replenishment of water.
Many different nozzles are included, there is even for whitening enamel and for the prophylactic treatment of the oral mucosa. Stationary devices are purchased for the whole family. The nozzles are either individual for each, or are processed in a special solution.
Portable irrigator
This is a small device that takes up little space and runs on batteries or accumulator. Convenient for those who often travel on business trips or travel. But the type of device under consideration has many disadvantages:
- it cannot be tilted to better clean your teeth - in a horizontal position, the liquid will not flow onto the nozzle;
- you cannot create a strong jet - not enough power;
- small capacity requires frequent replenishment. They have reduced functionality, but there is the possibility of caring for braces and dentures.
According to the technology of work, irrigators are also divided into the following types:
- Pulsating jet. The liquid stream comes with short pulsations, the resulting water hammer better cleans the bacterial plaque, the gaps between the teeth and their inner wall. Performs massage of teeth and gums. But often you have to change the nozzles, the device itself has a high cost.
The principle of operation of the irrigator
- Fine bubble stream. The liquid receives oxygen from the air, which kills pathogenic microbes, and small air bubbles effectively wash the mouth. This type of irrigator delivers a stream in two modes: standard and weak. The device is used for washing the nose, oropharynx with periodontitis, gingivitis. After use, the remaining liquid must be poured out of the tank, otherwise it will not work again. The price of the device is quite high.
- Monostrue. The device is connected to the mains water in the form of an adapter for a tap that goes into a hose going to the handle. The water is supplied unfiltered and unboiled, so it is equipped with a capsule with a bactericidal composition. The technology is aimed at preventing pathologies of teeth and gums. Easy to use, affordable. But it has a small jet power, therefore it clears worse. It takes time to connect to mains water. Since tap water is often of poor quality, it is better not to use this device.
The disadvantage of all irrigators is their high price. Therefore, it will be more economical to buy a stationary device with numerous nozzles so that the whole family can use it. Many models are equipped with wall mounts, so it will not interfere in the bathroom and it will be convenient to use.
What is the best irrigator in the ranking of 2018-2019
When choosing the best device, the following criteria must be considered:
- jet ripple frequency;
- number of speed modes;
- jet pressure;
- number of interchangeable nozzles;
- pros and cons of the device;
- the price of the product.
Irrigators are recommended for brushing your teeth with a bracket system
The rating of irrigators is divided into groups of technical modifications.
Stationary Pulse Irrigators
The following stationary models are included in the top stationary pulse devices:
Stationary irrigator ACleon TF600
- a novelty from the German brand, today it is one of the most advanced irrigators. It features an ideal assembly, one of the best trim levels on the market, as well as a number of unique technologies (gum massage, ultraviolet disinfection and others).
ACleon TF600
Features of the irrigator:
- Impulse effect on the gums. Due to the pulsation of water, gum massage is performed to help improve their tone, blood supply, and eliminate inflammatory processes.
- The package includes seven nozzles. Among them - for cleaning the tongue, for braces, dental crowns and inaccessible areas.
- A lamp with ultraviolet radiation inside the device disinfects nozzles when not in use. Less than 1% of irrigators represented in Russia have such a function.
Specifications:
- Power supply - 220V.
- The presence of pulsed technology with a frequency of up to 1700 pulses per minute.
- Infinitely adjustable jet pressure. Pressure - up to 900 kPa. There are 17 settings modes. The parameters of the device can be adjusted exactly according to personal needs.
- The volume of the water tank is 600 ml.
Functional irrigator is easy to use. Regular use of the device helps prevent a wide range of diseases of the teeth and oral cavity: gingivitis, periodontitis, stomatitis, caries, etc.
Revyline RL 700 white / black
Revyline RL 700 white
The RL 700 became the best-selling stationary irrigator model in 2018. The popularity of this irrigator is understandable: at a moderate cost, the model has outstanding technical characteristics, stylish design, build quality and ease of transportation.
The irrigator has an impressive tank (1,000 ml) in volume.A distinctive design feature of this model is the ability to use the tank as a case. As a result of this transformation, the dimensions of the device are significantly reduced, and it is convenient to carry with you on trips and business trips.
The most important indicator of the operation of the irrigator is the maximum level of fluid pressure. Revyline RL 700 is able to develop a pressure of up to 860 kPa, which makes it one of the most effective and powerful devices designed for cleaning the oral cavity.
The “massage” mode, which is provided for in the work of this model, allows regular hydromassage of the gums to be performed, providing tone and soft tissue strengthening.
The design of the irrigator is characterized by a high strict style and laconic lines that will impress any connoisseur of Hi-Tech style. Manufacturer offers two RL 700 models - white and black.
As standard irrigator, six interchangeable nozzles. The use of specialized nozzles expand the capabilities of the irrigator, allow not only regular cleaning, but also effectively care for implants, crowns, bridges, braces and other orthodontic structures.
Advantages
- Stylish modern design;
- High-quality reliable assembly;
- Waterproof housing;
- Powerful jet pressure;
- Reservoir case;
- Hydromassage mode;
- Sensory control;
- Large selection of nozzles.
disadvantages
- Not provided for wall mounting.
Waterpik WP - 100 Ultra
Production - USA. The best model in this collection. He has many advantages: a quietly running motor, 10 adjustment modes, a lot of nozzles. Strong jet head can be reduced by resetting the gearbox speed. There are nozzles for cleansing the tongue, dentures, braces. You can use the whole family every day, the device is trouble-free. Of the minuses: a short cord, an uncomfortable lid in the container, which contains nozzles, the lack of an arm, the high price is 6500 rubles.
Model Waterpik WP - 100 Ultra
Matwave Clean Pro V-20
Production - USA. High-quality, but not cheap device. It has a huge reservoir, which makes it easier to brush your teeth, because you do not need to add fluid during the cleaning process. The pulse frequency of 1800 / min, power - 900 kPa, indicators are adjusted stepwise. It has many nozzles. He has only one drawback - this is a high price in excess of 10,000 rubles.
There are also Chinese-made models that are not popular in the presented group of varieties of devices.
Portable Impulse Irrigators
Top portable pulse devices include the following models:
Revyline RL 200 / 200XL
Revyline RL 200 /
The portable Revyline RL 200 can be confidently called the perfect road irrigator. There is every reason for this. The design of the device body has its own characteristics - the liquid tank is attached to the bottom of the case, and not from the side, like most competitors. This allowed the body to "lose weight" and become more user-driven during cleaning. The tank can be replaced with a larger one (300 ml), and then the model is modified to the XL level.
A powerful irrigator motor is capable of developing a fluid pressure of up to 700 kPa, which exceeds this indicator even of some stationary devices. Three operating modes (normal, soft and pulsating) make it possible to select the optimal mode individually.
The capacious rechargeable battery charges quickly - in 4 hours and allows the irrigator to work autonomously for two weeks (with daily two-time cleaning lasting two minutes). You can charge the battery both from the household network and from electronic devices via the USB port.
The kit includes a convenient travel case, which is used to store and transport the irrigator.
Advantages
- Strong waterproof case;
- Small dimensions;
- The ability to increase the volume of the tank;
- Powerful fluid pressure;
- Fast charge battery;
- Includes travel case.
disadvantages
- Two standard nozzles included.
Panasonic EWDJ-40
Manufactured by a Japanese company, but assembled in China.Excellent technical data for portable model. It can be folded, as a result of which its length will be only 13 cm. A rather capacious reservoir for liquid, there are different nozzles. Battery charging, the duration of which is not more than 8 hours - one recharge is enough to brush your teeth 21 times. Affordable cost - 4.5 thousand rubles. The disadvantages include a small (590 kPA) jet power, but this will be enough for sensitive teeth.
Model Panasonic EWDJ-40
Jetpik JP-50 Travel
Production - USA, but is assembled in China. Convenient induction recharging of the battery, where you just need to put the irrigator on the site and it is charging, the charger is not connected to the mains. The model has a new cleaning technology, along with the air a smart thread is supplied - this is a thin thread, with its help it is possible to clean interdental spaces with high quality. Despite the fact that the model is assembled in China, the quality of the device can be trusted. The disadvantage of an irrigator is a high cost - 8800 rubles. This is the highest price between pocket irrigators.
Model Jetpik JP-50 Travel
Shenzhen Fortunecome Technology FL V-8
Chinese production. It has a powerful jet (850 kPa) and a capacious reservoir for liquid. Keeps charging for up to two weeks with daily use. It is an easy and convenient device. He has three modes of air supply. It can work up to 25 minutes non-stop. Nice price - 3100 rubles. Among the shortcomings can be noted: it often breaks, has 2 nozzles.
For rare trips, it is not recommended to choose expensive models.
Micro Bubble Irrigators
The following models are included in the top:
- Oral-B Professional Care Oxyiet MD20 is a stationary irrigator. German production. A very good device in this group. It cleans teeth thoroughly and performs gum massage, which is necessary for periodontal disease. Sprays the spray at a high speed - 8 thousand rpm. It has a long cord for the network. It can work for a long time without a break and serves for a long time even with frequent use. The cost of the device is 7700 rubles.
Model Oral-B Professional Care Oxyiet MD20
- Panasonic EW-1211A is a portable device. Production Japan, is assembled in China. During operation, the head rotates, therefore, it effectively cleans the most inaccessible places. Rubberized body allows you to brush your teeth right in the shower. Charging is carried out inductively and lasts a long time. A small tank requires refilling in one cleaning. The price is 5200 rubles.
- Donfeel OR-82OD Compact is a portable device. Russian production. It has excellent technical characteristics, if you do not take into account the pressure of the jet - it is only 560 kPa. Convenient for transportation because it is compact and lightweight. Charging is enough for 12 cleanings. Nice price - 3500 rubles.
Model Donfeel OR-82OD Compact
These are the best and most popular irrigators in the sales market for the period 2018-2019. Which of them should be preferred, the buyer should decide.
