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A member asked:
I have a water pik flosser and i get occasional cold sores. now if i get a cold sore while using it. can i just soak the tip in alcohol or should i throw tip out and try to get another new one?
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You can certainly clean and continue to use the tip. However, I must add that you are going to be better off flossing properly, I know it is more time consuming, but clinical experience has shown me that you can't beat doing it the old traditional way.
Answered 7/6/2023
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