This is my first one so I have nothing to compare it to. Overall is gets all the food out of my braces (which is what I bought it for). It doesn't break off all the plaque of my teeth as some have suggested it would do. I had hoped it could replace brushing in the spots that are not reachable by my toothbrush, given the apparatus in my mouth.
I bought this a month ago at the urging of my hygienist. I am so happy I followed her recommendation. My teeth feel super clean. I’ve noticed very little to no tartar buildup, and it’s been 2 mos since my last cleaning. I can’t wait to visit my hygienist again; I’m sure she’ll be pleased with my results.
This waterpik really serves my space needs. If you’ve never used a waterpik before, you will need to get accustomed to using it. Until you do, you will have water/mouthwash all over. But it gets easier to do. The only drawback is that it runs out of liquid quickly, but that would be the nature of the small design. I LOVE it.