Teledyne Water Pik Family Oral Irrigator Wp 30

Pros: Faster than flossing, probably durable if you want it forever.
Cons: Time consuming, may loosen bridgework and or crowns.

And I cleaned up my basin and mirror already! I have given this little dental tool a month before I decided it was really a bigger hassle to use than it was worth. If I keep my mouth closed I can't really see what I am doing and I stand a good...

Pros: Very effective
Cons: It can be messy if the tank isn't emptied before storage.

Periodontists realized years ago that a water stream directed at the gingival line, around the teeth, would dislodge food particles and help restore oral health and hygiene due to gingivitis.

Patients with braces, crown, and bridgework also...

Pros: four different picks, easy to use, feels nice on your teeth and gums, and really gets the food out from between teeth and in braces.
Cons: takes up a lot of space and the motor doesn't last too long

It has been years since I used a product like this. I haven’t used it since I got my braces off. That is right, I am one of the millions of Americans now a days that has had braces. I had braces from the time I was twelve years old until I was...

Pros: Cleans between teeth! Strengthens Gums!
Cons: Takes up a lot of space! Makes Noise!

I have always had problems with my teeth and gums! I've probably spent as much time in the dentist chair as anyone. About 10 years ago I had to have gum surgery, which was NOT a happy time. My dentist advised me to brush often - very often, and floss...

Pros: easy to use, feels great and gets out lots of gunk from your teeth
Cons: Expensive, takes up some counter space

The Teledyne Water Pik makes your gums and teeth feel great! The concept of this appliance is to jackhammer leftover gunk out of your teeth using water. At first I was skeptical. I just knew I was a great brusher. The first time I used it I fired it up,...

Pros: Really works to keep gums healthy, easy to use.
Cons: You get a shower when you use it.

When I saw the comments on the Waterpik, I just had to put my two cents in.

I have a terrible time at the dentist, and especially that the cleaning part. When I know I need to go for a cleaning; I get very anxious about it. I have had gum...

Pros: None
Cons: Noisy, takes up space, does a poor job

Wow, got one of these when the idea first came out, in the 70's. Shoot water inbetween your teeth to clean all the gunk out of them.

Uh, right! Anyone heard of floss?

This is a complicated little device for a relatively simple task....

Pros: strong motor, variable water pressure, able to replace tips if needed
Cons: tubing from machine to tip too short

I bought this model over the others due to the 4 tips. Otherwise the other home styled Teledyne Water Pik's seemed the same. I have found that there are 4 great reasons to buy and use this product and only 2 that have caused me to be concerned.
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Pros: Fun to play with
Cons: Messy, time-consuming, and pointless

When I was a kid this thing was a lot of fun. It was messy like you wouldn't believe, but I didn't think of these things when I was a kid.

The principle is simple: if you have a complex about flossing, or sensitive gums, you use this to...

Pros: forceful, easy to operate
Cons: may cause bleeding, sprays all over

The waterpik is a neat invention if you ask me. I have had braces and so has my mom so we know about food getting stuck in the braces and behind teeth. It's a nightmare. The water pik sure gets it out!

I like the water pik because it is...

Pros: clean, smooth teeth
Cons: none

I absolutely LOVE my Teledyne Water Pik! Ever since high school, I've been obsessed with having clean teeth and fresh breath. Every new toothpaste that came out, I tried. Tried all the mouthwashes and experimented with different kinds of dental floss....

Pros: NONE
Cons: Noisy, space waster

I bought this Teledyne Water Pic Family Oral Irrigator (MODEL WP-30)because I was having trouble cleaning my back teeth well enough and my dentist said it was the best on the market.

After using it for about a week, I decided I really didn't...

Pros: Far more useful than I thought. It will clear gunk careful brushing leaves.
Cons: Developing coordination takes a few uses.

I'm a coward. I hate going to the dentist. Fortunately, I have had very few problems.
Until I was told a couple of years ago that I needed gum surgery to clean below the gum line. Slicing and stitches, over a few weeks, to the tune of $4,500....

Pros: BLOWS YOUR TEETH and GUMS APART Blast out Yukky-matter from the holes in your Tonsils
Cons: Very strong to flush out those holes in your tonsils. But acceptable on LOW.

This is the Telydene Waterpik unit. Telydene is a company who has created a waterpick many years ago and they are so goo that they are STILL AROUND.

The WATERPIK can be used in several different ways obtaining DIFFERENT RESULTS depending on...

Pros: clean teeth, healthier gums
Cons: messy, hard to get used too.

After a trip to the dentist's office I received the news that I had dreaded for years. Periodontists disease! A nasty name for a gum disease also known as gingavitus. My mothers side of the family suffers from this disease. It's not deadly, or...