I have a bridge and my dentist never recomended using a waterpik and he should have. It makes keeping underneath my bridge so much easier. Great product.
I have model WP112 - has a good amount of features
on May 16, 2017
Posted by: BKO1
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought this machine after I recently had expensive dental restoration work done, and my dentist and hygienist were talking about how work like that can be put in jeopardy if not well cared for, so I decided to try a Waterpik. I chose the WP112 because it's the least expensive in the long run since it only uses electricity when you use it, rather than running a battery charger 24/7/365 or requiring disposable batteries. It's also the largest in size among the Waterpik machines. The water pressure knob, when turned up to the highest setting of "10", can practically knock furniture over with the pressure it puts out. I can't use my machine at a pressure setting higher than "4" without getting my shirt and the mirror wet. The water pump motor in this thing is noisy, so don't use it if you're going to disturb others. It has the largest water reservoir of the models I looked at, which is a plus because you can do a more thorough job of cleaning your teeth and gums. The tips with bristles don't do much because the bristles are so thin and soft that they lose any brushing ability after only a few uses. The gum pocket attachment is difficult to get into your gum pockets. I use the attachment intended for restoration work (crowns, implants, etc.), and shoot water between my teeth while using the few bristles it has to help brush away loosened particles. I don't know that a Waterpik does as thorough a job as flossing, but it's a more pleasant experience than flossing. As for the machine itself, the curled water hose that leads to the handheld jet seems flimsy. Also, depending on which head you use, the manufacturer recommends replacing it at either 3 month or 6 month intervals. All in all, it seems to be a decent machine and, as mentioned, it's a more pleasant experience than flossing.
I have never used a water pick before so I don't have anything to compare it to. I really like using it, and it seems to clean between teeth good. The only thing I dislike is how much water I get everywhere, and I am very careful, but I'm sure there's no way to avoid that, unless you use it in the shower. Overall I am happy with the product.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
EXCELLENT Tool For Dental Health!
on May 17, 2017
Posted by: REDEEMD
Gender:Male
Over the years, I have acquired some space between my molars, top and bottom on both sides. Food routinely collects therr and creates discomfort. Our Waterpik WP-100 removes all the food particles easily and effortlessly, even between the far back molars that were very difficult to reach with string floss. I'd buy it again.
After visiting the dentist and it was not good, even with brushing. Flossing, and listerene rinses. This told me that i just wasn't getting everything. Now that i have the Waterpik my mouth is cleaner and my teeth feel amazing everyday not just dental day.
My dental hygienist recommended I get one and use it with some Listerine in the water. I use it every night, love that it means a devoted 90 seconds at least in my oral care, and that my breath is much sweeter when I wake the next day.