The Waterpik is a nice piece of work. I always heard it mentioned here and there, (even my son-in-law has one), but I only recently purchased one, on recommendation from my dentist. I absolutely LOVE it! I wish I would've bought one sooner!
I made this purchase at the suggestion of my hygienist. My only cons are the noise and the tubing. Would of liked more length and some flexibility in the material not sure if much can be done about the noise. Overall I do like it very much. So much so I will be making the investment in a cordless waterpik for traveling.
I can not live without my waterpik. A few years ago I was having trouble with bleeding gums even though I brushed twice a day for two minutes and flossed. I never missed and never went to bed without brushing. After my gums started bleeding badly, I purchased a waterpik and my gums became unbelievably healthy. My dentist could not believe I had turned around my gum health just by using a waterpik. He now tells everyone having bleeding problems they can turn their dental health around by using a waterpik just like I have.
I have been using Waterpiks for at least 20 years. This latest model performs well. The revised gasket arrangement under the reservoir is a great improvement.
I bought one two years ago and have used it everyday since. I use to have gingivitis, but since using the waterpic The gums have healed up nicely and it is amazing how much food particles your floss and tooth brush does not get.