Waterpik Ultra Water Flosser, White - 90+ Seconds of Flossing Time - 10 Pressure Settings, 360-Degree Tip Rotation - Includes Six Tips & Built-in Tip Storage

I have a permanent lower retainer which I've had in my mouth for 10 years now. For the longest time, I was considering getting it removed because I hate how difficult it is to floss around it using the threaders and such. I looked around online long enough to realize that the risk of removing my retainer was that my teeth would revert back to their overcrowded, shark-like jaggedness. Anyway, I heard a lot of good things about this Waterpik as an easy and effective solution for flossing between and around permanent retainers, not to mention that it is very healthy for the gums so I gave it a shot. Let me tell you, I LOVE MY WATERPIK! I'm not sure how durable it is, as I've only had it for a few months, but it makes cleaning my gums an easy part of my daily routine instead of a chore (which is how I used to feel about it). The Waterpik seems like it is decent quality, and I would guess that it should last a little more than a year before it breaks. Time will tell, but if it lasts 10-12 months, I would still be satisfied. This product works very well and it was a savior for me as a solution to threading/flossing the frustrating permanent retainer in the bottom of my mouth. The water blasts/pulses are very powerful and you'll be amazed at the kind of gunk/food you'll see fall out of your mouth and into the sink. It is important to keep your lips semi-closed to prevent water from splashing all over the place. If you're not careful, this machine can be messy. Also, be careful not to move up to full power (level 10) too quickly because you might get a little bleeding as my girlfriend quickly found out, but for those of you who floss quite regularly, I had no problem moving to level 10 right away. One complaint that I have is that the water tank runs out too quickly, but it's really not that big of a deal to turn it off, remove the tank, and fill it back up with water. Takes about 10 seconds... no sweat. I have already convinced another friend of mine to buy this and he said that he loves his Waterpik too. In closing, I can honestly say that if I didn't have my lower retainer, I would have never bought this. I don't mind flossing one bit on my teeth that do not have the permanent retainer, but I could imagine that if you don't like flossing at all in the first place, this would be a great alternative to not flossing at all. So I recommend this product to two types of people in particular: 1. People with permanent retainers/other devices in their mouth that are difficult to floss around and through. 2. People who do not like to floss in the first place and are having a difficult time making it a regular part of their hygiene routine. *****UPDATE***** 05/13/2010: For a long time now, I've actually been using my Waterpik to blast the hairs out of the three, four, and five-blade shavers when hair gets stuck in them and the running water from my faucet doesn't do the trick. I haven't checked through other reviews to see if other people are doing this, but the Waterpik is worth it for this function alone. If you're tired of having hairs stuck in between the blades of your Mach 3, Quattro, or Fusion razors (or other manual razors), get this Waterpik and blast those hairs out (in addition to getting yourself an excellent device for keeping your mouth/gums clean). Please be aware that you'll get a little bit of splashing, but it's great because you can use those blade cartridges longer and get better results from them by having the hair cleared out of them. I can't believe that I didn't include this in my original review. Perhaps, I'll find another use for my Waterpik over time, but this is one of my favorite purchases EVER. I'll buy another when this one breaks. *****UPDATE***** 6/8/2011 About a month ago, I plugged this Waterpik in and it finally broke after 2.5 years. I already miss it (mostly for blasting water from between the blades of my Gillete Mach3, Fusion, and Schick Quattro razors. I plan to buy another Waterpik soon, and I still give it 5-stars despite breaking after a solid 2.5 years of regular usage.

As with most people, my dentist badgers me about flossing. He will be very happy that I purchased the Waterpik, as I tend to use everyday, if not twice a day. It's extremely easy to use and is more convenient than regular flossing, at least for me. I have a permanent retainer on my bottom teeth, which makes it difficult to floss properly, so I tend to avoid flossing altogether. The Waterpik has made it much easier for me to floss regularly PLUS it has proven to be more effective than regular flossing. The adjustable pressure settings and multiple attachments make it a very good product for both my wife and I to use. I am able to use higher pressure settings, while it has lower settings that will work well for her sensitive teeth. The water tank is easy to fill and empty and the attachments are easy to swap out. The standard attachments work very well, as does the "pik pocket" attachment designed to give your gums a deep cleaning. I have limited use for the orthodontic attachment, but I imagine it would have been nice when I had full braces. The tooth rinse attachment may have its uses for some people, but it seemed to just make a mess all of my counter and mirror. The toothbrush attachment might also be useful for some, but I have an Oral B electric toothbrush, so I won't ever use that one. Among all the benefits to this product, there are few drawbacks. First, it has a fairly large footprint, so it may be difficult if you don't have a lot of counter space in your bathroom. We have a dual vanity, so we have room between the sinks, but not everyone has that luxury. Second, the instructions say to unplug the cord when not in use, but there is no mechanism to store or wrap up the cord, so it just sits there by the plug. This is not ideal, since your hands and/or the plug may be wet when you get ready to use the device. Finally, the handy storage tray that sits on top of the water tank doesn't have enough slots to store all of the attachments that come with the device. Even if you keep one attachment installed on the handle, you are still one slot short. This is not a huge deal for me, as I've determined that there are few attachments that I have no use for, but it may be an issue for some. Overall, these are minor deficiencies that don't really relate to the quality or effectiveness of the product, but I felt they were worth mentioning. None of these would impact my rating or my decision to buy this product again. They are just slightly annoying. I would definitely recommend buying this product, even if you are one of the few people that flosses regularly. It is very easy to use, and is very effective.

Item received. However when switching it on, it made a terrible noise. Upon investigation I discovered that the item that was delivered to me runs on 110V 60hZ power supply which is not compatible to Power rating in UAE (240V 50hZ) What is most disappointing is that the seller refuses replacement or refund.

easy to clean, adjust speeds.. better than 3 speed portable cleaner. 7 tips provided.. but using mostly 2 tips only.. don't know other uses. My 1st machine water leak.. spares are costly and not easily available in India

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J'ai fait l'acquisition de ce jet hydropulseur il y a une quinzaine de jours ; colis très vite reçu , emballage au top ; il me tardait de l'utiliser et je ne suis pas déçue ; 3 fois par jour après le brossage des dents , c'est un plaisir de l'utiliser ; il dispose de nombreux embouts destinés à plusieurs problèmes dentaires potentiels ; il se branche sur le secteur avec une prise homologuée et l'idéal c'est d'avoir la possibilité de le laisser branché en permanence ; le réservoir d'une contenance de 600ml est largement suffisant pour une utilisation ; on peut ajouter à l'eau (tiède , car ça n'est pas précisé dans le manuel) du bain de bouche ; l'avantage c'est la pression réglable de 1à10 selon la sensibilité des gencives : faites l'essai sur le bout du doigt, vous constaterez que ça pulse vraiment ! Ce qui est très intéressant c'est qu'une touche " pause "sur le manche du pulseur permet de cracher l'eau dans le lavabo pendant la séance de nettoyage . Résultats : très bien : les gencives sont bien massées , les dents sont lisses, plus de résidus dans la bouche, et une sensation de fraîcheur durable; j'ai même l'impression que les gencives sont "repulpées". En ce qui concerne l'entretien , je rince bien mes accessoires sous l'eau chaude et les laisse sécher sur les petits "picots" présents dans le couvercle qui permet également le rangement des accessoires (pas tous); je rince bien également les réservoir et le sèche ; j'ai lu des observations au sujet du tuyau d'eau attenant au pulseur ; il se range en "spirale" dans son petit habitacle prévu à cet effet et franchement , si on ne tire pas dessus quand on se sert de l'appareil il n'y a pas de raison pour qu'il se coupe ; mais c'est peut-être trop tôt pour me faire une idée à ce sujet . En conclusion , je ne regrette pas mon achat pour cet appareil d'hygiène dentaire qui fait très "professionnel" et qui est efficace!

1年も持たない。ケーブルが断線しました。円安でかなり高くなっているので、他を購入しました。使いやすいかったので残念です