A friend gave me a water pic for Christmas and I have been using it daily. Am very satisfied with the results and my teeth and gums feel so much cleaner than by flossing alone. Wish I would have bought one years earlier.
Found a new dentist, she advised early stage periodontal desease with gaps up to 4. Bought a WaterPik, followed her presription, checkup today - all better 2s and 3s. Will use it for the rest of my life.
I have been using Waterpik for over 12 years and my gums have gone from bad to healthy! The unit worked fine for 12 years of twice-daily use plus a fair amount of abuse. Finally I got a new one and I expect another 12 years. Get one, start with a low intensity setting, build up to 10 over a couple weeks, and your gums will be healthy again (plus your mouth will be cleaner than ever)!