At first the water pik seemed very awkward to me. I would get water all over the bathroom and I wasn't sure it was doing the job. But now that I have used it for a few weeks, it is not so awkward and I look forward to the refreshing feeling it gives my mouth. It fits well into my oral hygiene regimen.
I really don't know if the waterpik is actually making a difference in making my teeth healthier. Sometimes I feel like it doesn't clean my mouth enough.
I USE THE UNIT SOMETIMES 3 TIMES A DAY, I FIRST USE A FLAT TOOTH PICK TO REMOVE QUITE A LOT OF PARTICLES AND THEN USE THE WATER PICK TO CATCH ANY REMAINING FOOD PARTICLES. I WISH THE UNIT WOULD STAY CHARGE LONGER. BUT, AFTER A RECHARGE I'M READY TO GO.