Water Flossers

Jules

Jules

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Anyone else use one of these. The most common brand is Water Pic. I’ve had it for a few years and have never developed a method that doesn’t leave me wiping up a lot of water. Maybe there are newer models. I think it’s a good idea and it feels great after I use it; I just don’t like it.
 

I used one for a couple of years. I hated it.

Too many steps: setting it up, filling it with proper temperature water ... etc., etc., etc. ... draining it, dismantling it, putting it back in the corner.

And it didn't seem to make my mouth any cleaner.

To avoid splatter, don't grimace like you do when brushing. Kind of close your lips (almost) around the nozzle thing.
 
I let my dentist sweet talk me into purchasing one last year......with her being cuter than a speckled pup she could probably talk eskimos into buying semi-truck load full of freezers.

Anyway, I tried it a few times, got choked and actually thought I was going to drown once or twice :) so I gave up on it.

Here's the model I have boxed and sitting under the bathroom sink collecting dust.

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I’ve used a water pic for many years, since I had gotten a bridge…..always use it at the kitchen sink…..more room to splatter.
I find it makes a good job, but careful on the settings…..should not be such a force where it agitates your gums.
Also use an Oral B electric toothbrush. Electric brush, morning and nite, manual after lunch.
Everyone needs to find their own technique.
 
I have a water pic and before I was traveling I used it regularly, but since I've been living in hotels I've only used it a couple times. I don't know why I'm so lazy about it now. My plan is to use it regularly once I have an apartment.
 
HoneyNut said:
I have a water pic and before I was traveling I used it regularly, but since I've been living in hotels I've only used it a couple times. I don't know why I'm so lazy about it now. My plan is to use it regularly once I have an apartment.
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Ours sits right next to the bathroom sink, and we purchased a Waterpik portable just prior to our last trip, (and took it with us)........dental hygienist has given thumbs up for the results.
 
I've used them forever. No matter how well you brush your, the water pick will flush stuff out of your teeth. I don't like flossing unless there is something really stuck, so I use the water pic. Have modified my pics to accept an additional o-ring, and it works much better at cutting down on the mess. I just have a wash cloth on the counter, and wipe things down. Only takes a minute. I think it really makes a difference in your oral health.
 
I was using a portable water pick for probably ten years. Loved it so much that I bought one for all the kids and grands for Christmas. But the OralB one would burn out really quickly-would only get a few months out of each one. Fortunately,they had a one year warranty so I would just return for another. Then when the pandemic hit,they disappeared. So now I bought a Burst brand and so far (one year later) it`s still going strong. Oh,I also bought a regular Water Pic when I couldn`t find the portable but too messy and takes up more space. Also,my gums have never been in better shape since I started using these.
 
In the late 1970's I got metal braces to straighten some teeth which were hurting me. The orthodontist said I needed to get a Water Pik. If not for the Water Pik, I would have been carrying so much food inside the braces.

I remember having to dial it down, get just the right pressure/flow and hanging my head over the sink.
Don't try to hold the water in the mouth.

Othr than that, not a big puddle or splashes everywhere.

I have looked at current water flossers, but they take up too much counter space.
 
My dentist uses a water pic type thingy to clean my teeth so there isn't any scrapping and scratching. I guess it is okay, but the one husband has at home is just a cat toy...she likes to chew on the tip and refuse to share with her.
 
I guess it depends on how important dental health is to you. Dental health can have effects on other body systems. I'll never forget the young man of 38 who came in to the CCU, while I worked there, with cardiac valve problems that could be traced back to poor dental health - cavities and a dental abscess. It almost cost him his life. As it happened, he wound up with cardiac problems for the rest of his life.
Dental health - or lack of it can cause profound cardiac problems. Bacteria can gravitate from the mouth to the heart structures and set up housekeeping there to the detriment of the heart. Think about it!
 
I’ve also tried a water flosser, but the noise, counter space requirement, water messes, and set up/maintenance requirements drove me back to traditional flossing in short order. It’s just not for me, but more power to you if you like using a water flosser…
 

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