keefer Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 About two years ago I replaced an old Phillips/sonic-care with a Waterpik (Water Flosser)... I loved the old Philips, but when I couldn't find a replacement went with the Waterpik. I've had it for two years and it's incredible, massive difference in oral hygiene, I just can't imagine not using it after brushing. Have just returned from my first post-pandemic checkup, and three areas that were always of concern are no longer an issue... Given I was so slow learning about this tool I'm wondering what recommendations others might have?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ Lucky Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 The Waterpik is not a substitute for flossing. + azdr0710, MikeBiDude and + The Big Guy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloKyle Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 I cannot emphasize enough how much I love and recommend a waterpik! It was horrible how many cavities I seemed to get but since I got my flosser in December 2019 I have had zero! And the dentist always says how great my teeth are. I was shocked after flossing with regular floss and then using the waterpik to see how much more stuff would be coming out. It's a no brainer. Got mine at Kohl's on a black Friday sale and with a rebate it came to $40 maybe. So worth it to not be spending money and copays on cavities. Only thing I'd had to buy since is I bought a replacement flosser head set on Amazon a little while back as you're supposed to replace them every 6 months it says but I went way past that. keefer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ Charlie Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 I also like the Waterpik Flosser, but mine never seem to last very long before they weaken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudynate Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 They are great - dentists tend not to like them - they sort of dismiss them. Using a water pik once daily works wonders for the health of your gums. And I agree that they are not a substitute for flossing. Occasionally, I get little sore spots. I fill the water pik with warm salt water and irrigate the sore spot a couple times a day and it always goes away. + Charlie, keefer and ICTJOCK 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTJOCK Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 Despite having teeth that look awesome, I've had dental issues since I was a kid with crooked teeth. I had braces for 4.5 years and ended up with periodontal disease and got the bad news as a grad student that I had better take care of my teeth or lose them someday. I chose the former option. I like the Water Pic, but I always floss my teeth. Always, every day, without exception. I won't go to sleep without flossing. I use a nighttime toothpaste substitute with extra Floride and also an electric toothbrush. So, yeah, I'd a bit of a weirdo about my teeth, but it has had a positive impact. So in the end, do whatever works for you, Just DO! Way too many people do nothing and they focus on the teeth, not the gums, which should never be overlooked! + Charlie and keefer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handiacefailure Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 I like mine and my hygentist said to put listerine in the water. I was also told it wasn't a substitue for flossing and to still floss. Luv2play and + Lucky 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas_Belgium Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 Since many years I use this one: EW1211 Monddouche - Panasonic WWW.PANASONIC.COM Découvrez les EW1211 Panasonic - Monddouche & I like it a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudynate Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 (edited) I had to take a corticosteroid for a full year. When you take them long-term they can cause all sorts of nasty side effects - including with your teeth and gums. Sure enough, about six months in, my gums started to be inflamed and only a few months ago, I developed a periodontal abscess. By the time the abscess developed, I had a already started tapering the steroid. I accelerated the steroid taper and doubled down on my oral hygiene - including the waterpik with warm salt water 2x daily. I finally got off the steroid a month ago and my teeth and gums are getting better gradually. If I have to, I will go to an endodontist, but I hope to avoid it. Edited September 14, 2023 by Rudynate correction + Charlie and Luv2play 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 (edited) Waterpiks are a great additional hygiene practice but I agree with the general consensus here that they're no substitute for regular flossing. This post jumped out at me as someone who's fastidiously obsessed with dental hygiene 🪥 lol 😂 Bone tired or inebriated I still floss my teeth every night before bedtime, maybe missed 2 times in 15 years lol Cheers to all you fellow habitual flossers 😂😜 Edited September 14, 2023 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handiacefailure Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 Something else my hygentist recommended is using the Waterpik before brushing. Forget her reasoning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ Charlie Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 Does anyone else here use TePe Interdental Brushes? My periodontist strongly recommends them, and I find them more effective than flossing in most cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ Lucky Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Charlie said: Does anyone else here use TePe Interdental Brushes? My periodontist strongly recommends them, and I find them more effective than flossing in most cases. + Charlie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thelatin Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 Before you yell at me - google bleach in waterpik. Yes, it’s a thing. I add a teaspoon a few times a month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Thelatin said: Before you yell at me - google bleach in waterpik. Yes, it’s a thing. I add a teaspoon a few times a month. I'm not a dentist, but this is what the American Dental Association says about this practice: Waterpik Water Flosser | American Dental Association WWW.ADA.ORG The ADA Council on Scientific Affairs Acceptance of Waterpik Water Flosser is based on its finding that the product is safe and has shown efficacy for "Do not use iodine, bleach, or water insoluble concentrated essential oils in this product...". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 2 hours ago, Charlie said: Does anyone else here use TePe Interdental Brushes? My periodontist strongly recommends them, and I find them more effective than flossing in most cases. I'd not heard of them before, but apparently the ADA gives them the green light. Apparently there are no good studies to compare interdental brushes with flossing. Dental Floss/Interdental Cleaners | American Dental Association WWW.ADA.ORG Dental floss and other interdental cleaners remove food trapped between the teeth in a way toothbrush bristles alone cannot. "Dental floss (or dental tape) and other interdental cleaners (e.g., small brushes, special wooden or plastic picks, sticks or water flossers) removes food trapped between the teeth and removes the film of bacteria that forms there before it has a chance to harden into plaque... A news release from the ADA reaffirmed the use of an interdental cleaner (like floss) as an essential part of taking care of teeth and gums. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services also reaffirmed flossing as "an important oral hygiene practice" in an August 2016 communication to ADA News... Toothbrush bristles alone cannot clean effectively between these tight spaces....While floss is a flexible strand, other interdental cleaners specifically made for this purpose include dental/floss picks, pre-threaded flossers, tiny brushes that reach between the teeth, powered air or water flossers, or wooden plaque removers...". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ Charlie Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 2 hours ago, Lucky said: This is a typical full set. I find the larger ones especially useful in places where I have larger gaps between two teeth at the gum line. Floss works better where teeth are tight against one another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudynate Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Thelatin said: Before you yell at me - google bleach in waterpik. Yes, it’s a thing. I add a teaspoon a few times a month. I would use half-strength peroxide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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