Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Oral hygiene device
|
| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
Oral irrigator
|
| gptkbp:alternativeTo |
Dental floss
Interdental brushes |
| gptkbp:availableOn |
Cordless model
Countertop model Shower model |
| gptkbp:canBe |
gptkb:water
gptkb:Mouthwash Antibacterial solutions People with braces People with bridges People with crowns People with dental implants |
| gptkbp:category |
Personal care appliance
Dental equipment |
| gptkbp:cleaningModes |
Pressure
Pulsation Hydrodynamic force |
| gptkbp:component |
gptkb:reservoir
Nozzle Pump Handle |
| gptkbp:effect |
Reduces bleeding gums
Reduces gingivitis Removes food debris |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Water Flosser
|
| gptkbp:inventedBy |
gptkb:Gerald_Moyer
gptkb:John_Mattingly 1962 |
| gptkbp:maintenance |
Regular cleaning required
|
| gptkbp:marketedAs |
gptkb:Waterpik
1962 |
| gptkbp:marketedIn |
Global markets
|
| gptkbp:notRecommendedFor |
Certain dental conditions
|
| gptkbp:operates |
Pulsating stream of water
|
| gptkbp:patent |
gptkb:Water_Pik,_Inc.
|
| gptkbp:powerSource |
gptkb:battery
Electricity |
| gptkbp:priceRange |
Varies by brand and features
|
| gptkbp:recommendation |
Dentists
|
| gptkbp:regulates |
FDA approved
|
| gptkbp:requires |
Proper technique
Regular refilling |
| gptkbp:riskFactor |
May cause gum irritation if misused
|
| gptkbp:usedFor |
Cleaning between teeth
Gum health improvement Removing dental plaque |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Waterpik
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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