Water Flosser Tips Guide
Note: The water flosser tips are are compatible with water flossers of model FC165, FC168, FC169, FC166, FC163, FC162, FC188, FC288.
Tongue Cleaner
The spoon-like shape of the Tongue Cleaner effectively traps and removes food residue and bacteria from the tongue to help prevent bad breath.
Best for: Tongue waste cleaning
Replace: Every 6 months
How to use: With the unit OFF, set the pressure to the lowest setting. Place the Tongue Cleaner in the center/middle of your tongue, about half-way back. Turn on unit and pull the tip forward with light pressure. Repeat to clean the desired areas of the tongue. You can increase water pressure if you prefer.
Standard Jet Tip
The Standard Jet Tip is the classic tip for everyday use. It cleans deep between teeth and below the gumline to help prevent gum disease and improve your oral health.
Best for: General use
Replace: Every 6 months
How to use: Start with the back teeth and follow the gumline, pausing briefly between the teeth and aiming the tip at the gumline at a 90-degree angle. Hold the tip slightly away from the gums to allow the water flow to remove plaque and debris.
Periodontal Pocket Tip
The Tip is suitable for periodontal pocket cleaning, injection into specific parts under the gum line.
Best for: Periodontal pockets cleaning
Replace: Every 3 months
How to use: With the unit OFF, set the pressure to the lowest setting. Place the soft tip against the tooth at a 45-degree angle and gently place the tip under the gumline, into the pocket. Turn on power to clean.
Additional information:
- If the Periodontal Pocket Tip separates from the shaft, do not use the tip.
- If you add therapeutic mouth rinse to the reservoir, run plain warm water through the unit and tip into the sink after use.
Plaque Brush Tip
The Plaque Brush Tip removes plaque around all types of dental work and hard-to-reach areas. It has 3 thin tufts of bristles that gently access stubborn plaque around dental implants, crowns, bridges, and veneers.
Best for: Implants, dentures, bridges, false crown cleaning
Replace: Every 3 months
How to use: Place the tip close to the teeth so that the bristles are gently touching the teeth. As you water floss, gently glide the tip along the gumline, pausing briefly between teeth to gently brush and allow the water to flow between the teeth.
Orthodontic Tip
The Orthodontic Tip has a tapered brush on the end to help remove plaque from braces and orthodontics. It also helps flush out bacteria and food debris from around teeth and under the gums.
Best for: Orthodontics/correction and installing implants.
Replace: Every 3 months
How to use: Gently glide the tip along the gumline, pausing briefly to lightly brush the area between the teeth and all around the orthodontic bracket or appliance, then proceed to the next tooth.
Frequently Questions and Answers About Water Flosser Tips
1.How to change water flosser tip?
Every Water Flosser has a Tip Eject button, which allows you to remove the tip. If you are unsure of the location of the Tip Eject button, consult the Instruction Manual for your model here:
Note: When you insert a new tip into the Water Flosser, ensure it clicks into place. If the Water Flosser leaks from the base of the tip, turn off the unit and make sure the tip is firmly in place.
2.How to clean water flosser tips
- Remove the tip from the unit using the eject button.
- Soak the Water Flosser tip in a container of hydrogen peroxide or white vinegar for 5-7 minutes.
- Rinse the tip under warm water.
For maximum effectiveness over time, we recommend replacing Water Flosser tips every 3-6 months.