Water Flossers

If pick is not aimed perpendicular to teeth and gum and max pressure is used, that is definitely a danger. Does not need to happen if directions are followed.
 

Has anyone heard of adding a capful of hydrogen peroxide to the water. This is second hand info that a lady said was a suggestion from her dentist.
 
One thing that bothers me is the water sitting in the interior of the machine. Is this healthy. There were no instructions with my model for cleaning it. Also the wand sits upright and uncovered while not in use.
 
Jules said:
Has anyone heard of adding a capful of hydrogen peroxide to the water. This is second hand info that a lady said was a suggestion from her dentist.
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I've started brushing with the following solution, which makes my teeth squeaky clean:

2 cups (1 water bottle) water
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons 3% hydrogen peroxide

I imagine a small amount of peroxide in the Waterpik wouldn't hurt.

Jules said:
One thing that bothers me is the water sitting in the interior of the machine. Is this healthy. There were no instructions with my model for cleaning it. Also the wand sits upright and uncovered while not in use.
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I was always careful to drain the hose, remove and rinse the tip, etc. Frankly, it was a pain.
 
I need a new toothbrush, but I can't get the particular one that I like. Then I saw them advertised on eBay so I ordered two. Guess what, they sent me totally different ones, so I've returned them. I'm still looking for a toothbrush. Raddragn's stark warnings about dental health reminds me of an old public information film (1950's ?) about looking after your teeth and how you would die horribly if you didn't look after them. Aye,Right.
 
We use the Aquasonic Aqua Flosser, of which we got two at Amazon. These have rechargeable batteries which you plug in to the electrical outlet using their attachment. We can also take them with us when we travel.

Just fill them up with water, and don't make the flow too strong.

Our dentists say we're doing a great job.

They last for quite a while (years), until the battery won't recharge, then we replace. Since they're not that expensive, that works for us.
 
After using my Water Pic for a few months I have packed it away. I personally didn't get much benefit from it. What I mean by that is I never saw where I was flushing food particles out of my teeth. Maybe that's because of the type of food I eat, or my daily mouth care, or possible the shape of my teeth, I have no idea but found I just didn't have food stuck in my teeth or gums.

So what do you do with a used Water Pic? Think someone would buy it? lol
 
Does anyone else also manually floss prior to using the water flosser? Or alternate days of manual or water?
 
C50 said:
After using my Water Pic for a few months I have packed it away. I personally didn't get much benefit from it. What I mean by that is I never saw where I was flushing food particles out of my teeth. Maybe that's because of the type of food I eat, or my daily mouth care, or possible the shape of my teeth, I have no idea but found I just didn't have food stuck in my teeth or gums.

So what do you do with a used Water Pic? Think someone would buy it? lol
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I think it's not only for food particles; it's also for plaque and invisible stuff. Anyway, I agree with you, I don't think the Waterpic did anything for me.

Waterpics are expensive. Probably someone would want your old one. You could sell it or give it away. Just discard the used tips. The new owner can buy replacement tips.
 
I use one of those cheap ones that connects to the sink faucet, but not to clean my teeth; I use it to clean my ears. It works great! :cool:
 
I have a flosser but it fills with mouth wash not water. My dentist said only to brush teeth morning and evening so, when I am at home, I use the flosser after lunch.
 
NorthernLight said:
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.
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I always wanted one but you've talked me out of it. :ROFLMAO: Thanks. :giggle:
 
@Devi. I was seriously considering that one after you recommended it. Reviews liked it except it doesn’t hold enough water. Do you find that too?
 
Jules said:
@Devi. I was seriously considering that one after you recommended it. Reviews liked it except it doesn’t hold enough water. Do you find that too?
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I generally can get the job done in one fill-up, but it's easy enough to pull down the little lever at the back and pour more water in.

I'll say they don't last forever -- they have rechargeable batteries -- I'd guess a couple years or more. But they're cheap enough to get new ones.
 
Tried a water pick, didn't like the mess it made.

My dentist and hygienist say I'm doing a great job and I just do regular brushing followed by using a soft pick.

I love the soft picks, they do a better job for me than flossing, are easier to use, and stimulate the gums.
 
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