Sonicare AirFloss Installation and operation manual

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Introducing NEW Philips Sonicare AirFloss
An easier way to clean in-between teeth
Cleans your whole mouth in seconds
• Microbursttechnologydeliversaquickburstofairandmicrodropletstogentlyyet
effectively clean in between teeth.
• Cleansbetweenallteethinlessthan60seconds.
• Requiresonly1teaspoonofwater
• Maybeusedwithmouthwashtoenhanceoverallexperience.
• AirFloss is safe and gentle on gums and teeth and is safe to use
with dental restorative materials.6
1. Fill the Reservoir
After the handle is charged, attach the
nozzleandllthereservoirwithtwo
teaspoons of water or your favorite
mouthwash.The reser voir holds enough for
twofulluses,soyouonlyneedtollitevery
other use.
2. Prime the Nozzle
Fortherstuse,llthereservoir,pressthepowerbuttontoturn
Sonicare AirFloss on, then press the activation button approximately six
times or until spray comes out of the nozzle.
3. AirFloss Placement
Place the tip between teeth and apply gentle
pressure.You can begin wherever you like in
your mouth.
4. Begin Cleaning
As the tip rests between your teeth, press the activation button.The
innovative technology delivers a powerful burst of air and water that
effectively yet gently cleans deep between your teeth.
5. Repeat for Each Interdental Area
Glide the guidance tip along the gum line until you feel it settle
between the next set of teeth. Press the activation button again, then
repeat as you glide the nozzle.
6. Back Teeth
Don’t forget the hard-to-reach spaces
between your back teeth.The slim, angled
nozzle makes it easier to reach.
7.Turn the Power Off
When you are done, press the power button to turn off Sonicare
AirFloss. Don’t worry if youforget—the Sonicare AirFloss will
automatically turn off after four minutes.
8. Cleaning
After use, remove the nozzle and rinse it with water. If you like,
you can use a cotton swab to wipe down the reservoir.We don’t
recommend using anything other than water or mouthwash inside the
device.
“Sonicare AirFloss is so easy to use. It’s incredible. You put it next to your
gums, and it’s like a burst of energy between your teeth. You just feel that it’s
making such an impact on keeping your mouth clean.”
Barabara J. Steinberg DDS
The effortless way to clean interproximally
Ergonomic handle
Half the size and one third the
weight of Waterpik®
Easy-to-ll water reservoir
Holds two teaspoons of water/mouthwash
(enough for two full uses)
Warranty
Two-year warranty from Philips
Easy access and placement
Guidance tip glides along gum line until
the tip settles in between teeth
Slim, angled nozzle
Provides easy access to all
areas of the mouth
Just point and press
Activation button is as simple
as a mouse click
For more information visit: www.sonicare.co.uk/dp
or call 0800 0567 222
First-of-its-kind innovation
from Philips Sonicare.

Introducing NEW Philips Sonicare AirFloss Why recommend Philips Sonicare AirFloss?
Brushing twice a day and ossing once a day help prevent tooth decay and gum
disease. They work together as an unbeatable team – neither one works as well
without the other.
When combined with brushing, Sonicare AirFloss removes up to
99% more plaque between teeth than brushing with a manual
toothbrush alone.2
Sonicare AirFloss removed 66% more interproximal plaque biolm
than Sonicare FlexCare alone2
0
10
20
30
40
Before Use After Single Use
Manual Toothbrush
Sonicare AirFloss and ManualToothbrush
Mean Residual Protein
Concentration (µg/ml)
Sonicare AirFloss, when used in
addition to manual brushing
removed signicantly more inter-
proximal plaque and resulted in
signicantly greater reductions
of gingivitis after two weeks and
four weeks of use compared to
manual brushing alone.3
0
20
40
60
Sonicare FlexCare active
plus Sonicare AirFloss
51.6%
31.0%
Sonicare FlexCare
active
Comparison of In Vitro Interproximal Plaque Removal
% of Plaque
Biofilm Removed
When combined with
Sonicare FlexCare, Sonicare
AirFloss demonstrated in vitro
to remove 66% more inter-
proximal plaque biolm than
Sonicare FlexCare alone2
Make cleaning in-between teeth
easier for your patients
Patientswhodon’tliketooss
will love Sonicare AirFloss
Motivating patients to practice effective oral healthcare habits at home can be one of
the most challenging aspects of dentistry.
• 78%ofpatientsreportedthatSonicareAirFlosswasgentleronteethandgumsthanoss4
• 96%ofpatientswhoossedinconsistentlycontinuedtouseSonicareAirFlossatleast
4 times per week.5
• 86%ofpatientsreportedSonicareAirFlosseasiertousethanoss.1
How will switching to Sonicare AirFloss change your patients
interproximal cleaning regime?
“I think the biggest barrier to ossing compliance is how difcult it is to oss. I
think patients struggle with putting their ngers in their mouth and how messy
it is. What I love about AirFloss is the ease of use. You just point and click.”
Michelle Hurlbutt, RDH
Howmanypatientsinyourpracticeactuallyoss?
With microburst technology, Sonicare AirFloss delivers a quick burst of air and
microdroplets to gently and easily remove interproximal plaque. It’s a proven
alternativeforyourpatientswhojustwon’toss.1
Forpeoplewhodon’tliketooss
-there’s new Sonicare AirFloss
To help clean deep between teeth, Philips Sonicare introduces a new, effortless
alternative - Sonicare AirFloss
• Patientswhoonlybrushanddon’tossareonlycleaningthevisibleoutersurfaceof
each tooth.
• Asignicantportionofthetoothsurfaceisactuallybetweentheirteethwherebitsof
food can easily get caught and is harder to remove by brushing alone.
• Ifossingisn’tapartofyourpatientsoralcareroutine,theyarenotreachingthebacteria
that can get caught up between teeth, causing bad breath and infection.