Panasonic EW1270AC Portable Oral Irrigator
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Panasonic EW1270AC Portable Oral Irrigator Details
Manufacturer: PanasonicBrand: Panasonic
Model: EW1270AC
Product features:
- Targets hard to reach parts of the mouth with an arc shaped design that cleans your teeth thoroughly and accurately
- Removes debris that is hard to reach with a toothbrush or floss
- Great for cleaning braces
- 1600 pulses per minute - more power than many corded units, for precise, effective power
- 165 ml tank capacity
- Waterpik Ultra Water Flosser
- Philips Sonicare HX6932/10 FlexCare RS930 Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush
- Violight VIO200 Travel Toothbrush Sanitizer
- Oral B Hummingbird Flosser Starter Kit Unit, Assorted Colors (Pack of 3)
- iTouchless UV Toothbrush Holder/Sanitizer
Customer Reviews of Panasonic EW1270AC Portable Oral Irrigator
Customer Review: 3 1/2 Oral Fixation
Summary: 3 Stars
It seems that nobody can get these "oral irrigators" right. The Waterpik portable device is a disaster; the batteries are gone within a year. THis Panasonic model does hold a charge (so far); it certainly lasts longer than the few times that one reviewer reports.
PROs
On the positive side, Panasonic designed this so that you can fill it horizontally--no more struggling to angle the device (as with the Waterpik) to get enough water in it. One tank lasts about 35 seconds, enough to quickly do one's mouth. However, for a more thorough job, you'll probably want to fill it twice--not a big deal. It does a fairly good job of cleaning, more on that in the next section.
CONs
Pressure, Pressure, Pressure. As others have noted here, this model does not deliver the water pressure of many of the Waterpic models--even the horrid portable Waterpic delivers more power. THerefore, after a few weeks using it, my impression is that it does not blast away particulates, etc. as well as one should reasonably expect. It gives a nice massaging feeling, and those with sensitive gums might appreciate the lower pressure, but it only does an adequate job as a flosser. Of course, you should ask your dentist! FOr the money, not bad, but the Waterpik "Ultra," though more expensive (over $50) may be the better buy in the long run (please see the many reviews for it here at Amazon.com).
For now, my recommendation is to wait until someone builds a better irrigator, especially if you don't have the space or the money to spend on the Waterpik Ultra. Reach makes a very good, very cheap flosser that's a handle with disposable flossing units that snap into it: http://www.amazon.com/Reach-Access-Flosser-Family-Refill/dp/B000GGKPRQ/sr=1-13/qid=1172205923/ref=sr_1_13/002-5549519-4589615?ie=UTF8&s=hpc. Unlike other handheld flossers, the string doesn't break in your mouth, and it's very easy to use.
Description of Panasonic EW1270AC Portable Oral Irrigator
With the high speed PANASONIC EW1270AC Portable Irrigator your mouth can feel clean and refreshed anywhere, anytime. Strengthens gums by massaging gumlines with just the right amount of pressure Folds down to nearly half its original size for easy cleaning and carrying Fits easily into your bag and packs away without any messy cords or awkward tanks, so you can take the irrigator wherever you go! Power Source - 3V DC or 2 1.5V alkaline batteries (not included) Dimensions (Tank Open) - 8.9H x 1.8W x 2.5D Dimensions (Tank Close) - 5.9H x 1.8W x 2.5D Weight - 7.4 ounces (without batteries)Oral Irrigators & Power Flossers
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