Water flosser

Bailie76

I am thinking of getting a water flosser...would be interested to hear if anyone uses them and if it is worth getting?

btkm8unsl0w5r4

I recommend to all my patients, great if you have any crowns, bridges or implants. Waterpik brand is my recommendation.

Smile111

Is the handheld one okay if you don't have a socket in the bathroom?

btkm8unsl0w5r4

I dont think the handheld ones could pull the skin off a custard but they are better than nothing.

Smile111

Anything you would suggest when you don't have a shaver socket in bathroom.

The Bishop Basher

Smile111 wrote: »

Anything you would suggest when you don't have a shaver socket in bathroom.

I don’t have a shaver socket either so I just run an extension in to use the water flossed.

Couldn’t recommend them highly enough..

Oral Surgeon

The Bishop Basher wrote: »

I don’t have a shaver socket either so I just run an extension in to use the water flossed.

Couldn’t recommend them highly enough..

Mmmmm, electrical extension cords in the bathroom....!! mmmm:rolleyes:

PCeeeee

I have the rechargeable one. Great yoke except the battery is ****e. Charge doesn't last.

Would definitely not put anyone off one though. I use mine in the shower and find it great.

NSAman

In a word fantastic. Have been using a waterpik for nearly two years morning and night. Plaque build up is rare, those annoying pieces of food stuck between teeth are gone instantly.

One issue though, I use mouthwash in mine. There is a seal under the reservoir, which leaks when mouthwash is used. Think the mouthwash erodes/damages it.

Teeth are cleaner, whiter and mouth feels fresher.

Have a few implants and the waterpik cleans around and under these better than any brushing.

You still brush your teeth though..

NIMAN

As someone who has considered buying one of these in the past, can I ask what might be a stupid question?

If you are using one of these, is there not water spraying all over the place?
I couldn't imagine having a thing spraying water into an open mouth without it being messy.

strandroad

NIMAN wrote: »

As someone who has considered buying one of these in the past, can I ask what might be a stupid question?

If you are using one of these, is there not water spraying all over the place?
I couldn't imagine having a thing spraying water into an open mouth without it being messy.

No it's a focused tight jet that you direct where you want it! I wouldn't do it outside of the bathroom just in case but it's grand.

NSAman

NIMAN wrote: »

As someone who has considered buying one of these in the past, can I ask what might be a stupid question?

If you are using one of these, is there not water spraying all over the place?
I couldn't imagine having a thing spraying water into an open mouth without it being messy.

It takes practice. Yes the mirror can get ruined, but after a while you learn how to use it properly. Always hold the button when turning on, otherwise walls, mirrors floors can get destroyed. Would I be without mine now? No way!

PCeeeee

It's into your mouth though. And you can close it.

Not a stupid question, it works better than you imagine.

NIMAN

Tempted again by reading this thread.

I know I can close my mouth, but I always thought you'd be looking in a mirror when using it, and watching as you move it around and in between your teeth.....and as a result there'd be water squirting around the place.

And you can't hop into the shower when using it.

NSAman

NIMAN wrote: »

Tempted again by reading this thread.

I know I can close my mouth, but I always thought you'd be looking in a mirror when using it, and watching as you move it around and in between your teeth.....and as a result there'd be water squirting around the place.

And you can't hop into the shower when using it.

Cordless version you can, about 70dollars here in the States from waterpik...others are around 35 to 50 dollars.

btkm8unsl0w5r4

Dont get the cordless it is weak

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sErOkFFgg

Telly

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btkm8unsl0w5r4

Telly wrote: »

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No