Sonicare AirFloss

Motivating patients to practice effective oral health-care habits at home can be one of the most challenging aspects of dentistry. What if you could provide them with an easy way to clean interproximally without the perceived hassle of string floss? The new Philips Sonicare AirFloss is your solution.

Sonicare AirFloss is a new tool to provide your patients with a gentle, easier way to clean between teeth. Philips’ breakthrough microburst technology removes plaque from in between teeth with a quick burst of air and micro-water droplets. Studies have shown that when used with a manual toothbrush, Sonicare AirFloss removes up to 99 percent more plaque between teeth than brushing alone.[1]

“Philips launched the revolutionary Sonicare AirFloss to help patients and dental professionals be more consistent with their interproximal cleaning,” said Philips Oral Healthcare Vice President, Clinical & Scientific Affairs, Joerg Strate. “Sonicare AirFloss is safe, effective and helps to improve patient compliance. Best of all, it provides the ease of use patients want with the effectiveness dental professionals demand.”

During Philips’ consumer testing, 86 percent of patients reported that Sonicare AirFloss was easier to use than floss, and 78 percent reported it to be gentler on teeth and gums.[2] After one month, 96 percent of inconsistent flossers continued to use Sonicare AirFloss four or more days per week.[3] Think about how many patients in your practice actually floss: How will switching to Sonicare AirFloss change their interproximal cleaning regimens?

Key features include:

• Produces less than a teaspoon of water per whole mouth clean
• Cleans between all teeth in 60 seconds
• Ergonomically designed handle and angled nozzle to access all areas of the mouth
• Simple point-and-press button to release a quick, targeted burst of water
• Cordless, rechargeable handle fits on the same charger as the Sonicare Flexcare+
• Nozzle guidance tip ensures targeted cleaning between teeth

References
1. de Jager M, Jain V, Schmitt P, DeLaurenti M, Jenkins W, Milleman J, Milleman K, Putt M. Clinical efficacy and safety of a novel interproximal cleaning device. J Dent Res 90 (spec iss A), 2011.
2. Kress S, Kaler A, Wei J. In-home use test to evaluate ease of use for Philips Sonicare AirFloss versus Reach string floss and Waterpik Ultra Water Flosser. Philips consumer testing. Data on file, 2010.
3. Krell S, Kaler A, Wei J. In-home use test to assess compliance of Philips Sonicare AirFloss. Data on file, 2010.