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irrigator

irrigator

1 4.2
A device that directs water to clean between teeth and along the gums
  • noun
  • /ˈɪrɪɡeɪtər/
translation icon : irrigador dental
  • The ToiletTree Cordless Rechargeable Oral Irrigator is lightweight.

Examples

  • Using the irrigator daily helps to reach places that using a toothbrush can't reach.

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  • The Oral Irrigator is especially great for people with braces and bridges.

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  • Using an irrigator is easier and less abrasive than string floss.

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  • The irrigator helps to reduce the risk of bacteria buildup in crevices and below the gum line.

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  • The ToiletTree Cordless Rechargeable Oral Irrigator is a great holiday gift for just about anyone on your list.

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  • The ToiletTree Cordless Rechargeable Oral Irrigator comes with three rotating interchangeable nozzles, which is great for multiple users.

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  • The oral irrigator effectively removes food particles stuck between my teeth.

  • After I used the irrigator, my gums felt cleaner and healthier.

  • Dentists often recommend an irrigator for better oral hygiene alongside regular brushing.

Synonyms

flosser
vsirrigator
  • US
1 2.8

A small plastic tool with floss for cleaning between teeth

uses a directed water stream instead of a thread to clean gumline

How Clean

irrigator
1 4.2
dental floss
7 2.8
toothbrush
98 1.0
toothpick
56 1.0

Surface Forms

irrigator singular
irrigators plural

Morphology

irrigator = irrigate (transparent) = irrigate + or

Formed by adding the agentive suffix '-or' to the verb 'irrigate'; the meaning 'device/person that irrigates' is directly derivable.

Etymology

Irrigator comes from the Latin irrigare, made from in- 'into' and rigare 'to water', so it means 'to water into'. A helpful image is a small jet of water 'watering' the spaces between your teeth, which is why a dental irrigator uses a stream to clean along the gumline.