WaterPik WP-60W Personal Dental Water Jet System
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Product Reviews of WaterPik WP-60W Personal Dental Water Jet System
Product Review: Great for more than one use!
Summary: 5 Stars
I use it for the water pic function in addition to the sinus rinse tool I purchased. Works great!!Product Review: Great little gadget
Summary: 5 Stars
I've had my WP-60W for almost two years, ever since I started getting sore gums periodically, but rarely used it regularly. I have almost no counter space by the sink, so I kept putting it in the closet, where it would be forgotten until I started hurting again.
I finally gave in and now keep it perched on the edge of the sink. I had some bleeding the first couple times I used it, but now that's stopped and I even think the most troublesome pocket may be holding less debris. When I'm in a hurry I just irrigate the problem areas, but at night I give myself a thorough session with it. At this point, if I floss after I use the Waterpik, I get hardly anything off of my teeth!
The little monster is loud, but hey, it has to create a lot of pressure from a teeny tiny motor, and I'm sure the short lifespan of 2-4 years is what keeps the price so low. With twice-daily use I don't expect it live more than a couple more years, which frankly is a great bargain if I can avoid an oral surgeon or more fillings due to receding gums.
Last week I decided to splurge on a Waterpik Ultra Cordless Dental Water Jet, which was awful compared with the 60W--tiny reservoir, extremely awkward to handle, impossible to clean thoroughly--and is going right back to the store. Even with its noise and size, the 60W is far easier to use. I did consider the QuickBreeze - Dental Oral Irrigator w/ 36" hose, but it doesn't allow you to use mouthwash, which is important if you've got serious gum problems.
Here are some tips for the WP-60W:
* Press the reservoir down firmly over the gasket. When the water level is low it's likely to lose its connection; either press the reservoir down again or add water.
* When you get started, set the pressure to the lowest level and hold the pik pointing into the sink until the water starts; then you can get it into your mouth with no spray and carefully turn up the pressure.
* I never leave water in the reservoir; if you do, you're just asking for contamination or bacteria. That's why I decided not to buy the one with the covered reservoir.
* To keep things as sanitary as possible, rinse the reservoir and run clear water through the machine if you've used mouthwash. Remove the 'pik' and rinse it out under the faucet. Then hold the handle in the sink below the level of the reservoir to allow water to drain out of the cord and shake it into the sink a few times to remove any remaining water in the handle. I then turn the reservoir over and prop it up on the unit until it dries out, since I'm concerned with bacterial or algae buildup.
All in all, this is a great machine. It sounds like Waterpik is great about replacing bad units within a year (without a receipt!!). Nothing is made the way it used to be, but given the low price I'm not too concerned.
Product Review: Great product
Summary: 5 Stars
Flossing does not cut the mustard. This product makes me feel good about my dental hygiene. No more root canals for me.
Since other owners said the hose line was susceptible to breakage I got two personal size Water Piks vice the family size which would be stretched more. I will always have this product in my home.
Product Review: Great purchase for the price!
Summary: 4 Stars
We have two children in braces and really needed a better way to clean their teeth. Charged power brushes take care if surfaces well, but not in between, however with two settings - we can get hard to reach areas easily. it can get a little messy, but with practice- they are improving!Product Review: High quality but low price.
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this WaterPik for my daughter who has braces. It is just like mine which I use because I have lots of crowns. We both use Listerine because my dentist recommended it (4 parts water to 1 part Listerine), and it removes food particles as well as makes the mouth taste great.