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How we research
The sources behind our guides, the checks we make, and the limits we keep visible.
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1. Begin with a useful question
A guide should help with a concrete decision: choosing a brush, comparing cordless and countertop formats, or finding the correct cleaning instructions. We explain the relevant trade-offs before introducing a store example.
2. Separate the kinds of evidence
- Dental and public-health guidance: sources such as the American Dental Association’s MouthHealthy site and the NHS support general oral-care information and advice on seeking care.
- Manufacturer instructions: the correct model’s manual determines cleaning liquids, electrical precautions, compatible parts, and other device-specific steps.
- Seller information: a product listing can describe a tank, charging port, or included accessories. It does not independently prove cleaning performance, a clinical benefit, or longevity.
We link sources near the relevant discussion and include a source list. When citing a product listing, we identify it as seller information and give the check date where a specification is discussed. Product details can change; confirm the current model and terms before ordering.
3. Describe what we can support
Current guides are based on published research and product information. We have not performed comparative product tests, measured battery life or water pressure, or verified clinical outcome claims from store listings. Our tables compare design considerations, not laboratory results.
We do not invent expert identities, testimonials, readership counts, scores, or “dentist-approved” badges. No current article is represented as independently reviewed by a dentist. A primary source is evidence for the point it actually makes, not an endorsement of this publication or a linked product.
4. Keep the commercial relationship visible
FlosserGuide and Oral Cove share an owner. A purchase from that store benefits the owner. We disclose this relationship near product examples and at the start of guides. See the ownership and links policy and full directory.
5. Publish clearly, then correct the record
AI tools may assist with drafting, organization, and site maintenance. Their output is not an expert source. The cited guidance and the limits stated in each article are what readers should use to assess the information.
Each guide shows its publication date and, when applicable, an update date. An update date reflects an editorial revision; it does not mean every linked source, price, or product detail was checked again that day.
Send corrections to hello@flosserguide.com with the article URL and supporting source. When a factual correction changes the practical advice, we update the article and explain the change in a correction note.
What this method cannot do
A web guide cannot examine your teeth, identify the cause of bleeding, or decide which device is suitable for your treatment. Ask your dental professional for advice on symptoms, appliances, recent procedures, or a technique that hurts.