LolaLayla Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I was at the dentist recently and when discussing flossing was recommended to use the Waterpik. Does anyone here use one and if so how do you find it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I have one and its better/easier than flossing but I did tend to manage to wash out my ears at the same time the first few times I used it ! Takes a while to get the hang of it but I do like mine! Gives a lovely fresh feel! Hope that helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I tend to get drenched and was a bit useless with it. I use those little stubby brushes instead of floss which is much easier and I have one of those pointed tools of dental torture and really give my teeth a good old clean with all that. I didn't realise just how useless just brushing is before. My dentist is very pleased with my efforts. My husband uses the water thing and likes it very much. Takes up a bit of space though and looks a bit clinical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I love mine. Definitely to be used without an audience, as it takes a bit of practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKMARCH Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I got one for my ED to help clean her brace and its good I got the nano travel version as at the time there were no special offers on the bigger one but I'm pleased with it, its nice and small to keep on the side and plugs in the shaver socket also its great for cleaning the sink it cleans out bits from the outside of the plug hole that you can't see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 I use those little stubby brushes instead of floss which is much easier I had wondered about trying those but the dentist said my teeth are too close together. I have looked at youtube to see how to use the Waterpik and it seems that unless you keep your mouth closed you can spray everything and drench yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Found this, which might help? It includes a video promoting the Waterpik, and one promoting the Airfloss. Good as a comparison, but also two good videos in their own right. http://helpmehygienist.com/waterpik-vs-airfloss/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Oh dear Lolalayla something I didn't know I needed Now confused by choice waterpic or air pic???I don't have electric in bathroom so would airpic be better?.Just needs recharged like toothbrush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 My Waterpik is rechargeable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 Didn't realise you could get rechargeable. OH was complaining a bit about having to put a socket in the shower room if I wanted to get this which would involve him crawling around the eaves.......and he isn't getting any younger I will have a look at the other option. Until recently I had no idea these inventions existed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 Just had a look at the videos. I see the Waterpik has been around since the 60's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 OOH I fancy the airpic which has some water/mouthwash in it. Omlet strikes again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 OOps - Magar Solutions has them at £61 odds and free shipping - just bought the sonicare one - it just slipped into my basket!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 Gosh that was quick Let us know how you get on with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 The Boy has an Airpic thingy and he loves it; I have used it a couple of times and asked a dental hygienist friend what she thought.... she doesn't rate them and suggests sticking to dental tape. I use an electric toothbrush, but hardly ever floss (life is too short) and my dentist always exclaims how clean my teeth are. I guess I must be doing something right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 I must also confess to rarely flossing. I just brush regularly (the manual way, I don't get on with electric toothbrushes although I do know they are better) and no complaints from my dentist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 So glad others are confessing to not flossing regularly . I used to but it made my gums bleed and the dentist said not to do it so much - I more or less stopped but still got the all clear at my checkup. I do use an electric brush though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 I have a sonicare electric toothbrush too - I love it but I do have gaps which always collect food remnants - yuk and I hate flossing so I am hoping this airthing works well!. Will report back after I get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I have crowns and bridges and can't floss between all my teeth. Super floss is ok for poking under bridges, but it does tend to shred sometimes. I have a rechargeable Waterpic. It is very good, but I tend to not charge it up, so it's not ready to use when I want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted March 29, 2014 Author Share Posted March 29, 2014 I was in Boots and saw the rechargeable one yesterday so bit the bullet and bought it. It was probably not the cheapest place to get it but what with vouchers and availability I went for it. I have tried it out and really like it. I did have to refill the container 3x during the process but it may be that I will speed up and use less water I have to say during my life I have not been a great flosser! Recently though I have had problems with food becoming trapped following a replacement filling and had to use floss every day for that. I always found it such a faff with the string so this devise seems the perfect answer. OH was telling me that his dentist had told him to floss but he is not the most patient and has found it difficult to do and has not persevered so he is thinking of trying it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Had an email mine is due to be delivered today - the Airpic - I also have problems following fillings and have to floss every day and dont really get on with it so I am hoping like you I like this thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted March 29, 2014 Author Share Posted March 29, 2014 Fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Phil uses 50/50 mouthwash and water in his. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Well I tried it with some mouthwash and water - thank you DM - and its alsolutely brilliant - love it and can see me using it every single day. It cleared the stuff from behind my filling no problems and it has quite a powerful puff of air and water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 So glad I scrolled down and saw this. I have a water pic coming in the morning . I have awful arthritis in my hands so flossing can be difficult. As I have crowns and very close fitting teeth which are now suffering receding gums ( age linked I'm afraid 60 isn't that far away, and they call it gum disease these days , I think I prefer age related gum receding .) My dentist suggested a water pic when I saw her last week, so I have bought the complete care with extra heads so OH can have a go , when he is home too. My dentist offered to show me how to use it if I have any trouble, very nice of her , she suggested a tea towel round my neck till I get used to it. Then she laughed...trying to tell me something I think. I shall let you know how I get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
