Question 1

Using a water pik how much do you need per application in water pik tank?

Accepted Answer

Hello Amazon Customer

Thank you for using Periogen. We have found  the oral irrigator to be extremely effective in cleaning the gum line of plaque and tartar. If you are using a Waterpik wp-100 or Aquarius, the reservoir holds about 2 cups of water. The typical recommended dose is 1 scoop (1/4 teaspoon) per cup of water. If you are just getting started, we often recommend doubling that dose for the first two weeks then backing off to the one scoop per cup ( 2 scoops in the reservoir). Remember as you use the waterpik, the goal is to irrigate the gum/tooth margin. Start with a mid to low setting to avoid using up the mixture too quickly and systematically irrigate all quadrants. Pay special attention to rear molars that are often missed. Once you have completed all quadrants you can focus any remaining solution to trouble spots are any deep pockets.

I hope this helps and feel free to contact us with any additional questions.

Sincerely

John Andersen
President
The Periogen Company

Question 2

How is this different (better) than using baking soda?

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Baking soda is a product that raises oral pH and serves as a simple dentifrice for teeth brushing when the goal is plaque control.. It has no ability to reduce tartar buildup. Periogen on the other hand contains a pyrophosphate (food salt) that is a proven anti calculus agent in conjunction with a polysulphate (food salt) . Together when applied in a healthy oral pH environment (around 7.6 ph) they act as a tartar reducing agent with superior anti-plaque qualities to just baking soda.

Sincerely

John Andersen
The Periogen Company

Question 3

Is this product meant to remove longtime tartar buildup, or only for daily maintenance between dental visits?

Accepted Answer

Hello Amazon Customer,

Periogen worked best in clinical trials with tartar one year old of less. We have however had countless reports of people with aged tartar having success. It really depends on the composition of the tartar you have. Is it white in color or dark from smoking or other factors? Periogen works very well with whitish tartar applied via an oral irrigator such as a Waterpik WP-100.  While it is difficult to give you a definitive answer to your question, we stand behind our product and given the Amazon return policy, it maybe worth it for you to try Periogen. It should take up to 30 days to see a difference in your tartar buildup using Periogen twice per day. If you have any red, sore, or bleeding gums, that should stop within the first two weeks.

All the best

Dr Andersen, DBA
The Periogen Company

Question 4

Can this be added to a Hydrofloss tank?

Accepted Answer

Yes.  I have been adding one spoon full to my Waterpik reservoir. Not sure if thats the best way to do this but I've been doing this for years and my dentist said she thinks it is working to help avoid plaque buildup.

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