The Dogmother Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Life is too short to floss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted July 14, 2014 Author Share Posted July 14, 2014 [quote="luvachicken" She said it shouldn't be used instead of flossing but as well as That sounds like a bit of an overkill I had a check with floss after using the waterpik in a particularly bad spot and the floss was totally clean. My dentist is happy for me just to use it as I think I mentioned she was so impressed with the condition of a patient's teeth she tried it and was converted. DM my jewellery is shining Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 glad to hear it LolaLayla. I have a dentist check-up tomorrow.... will report back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Have ordered one and its coming in the post later in the week I would have thought it was overkill to use both too but heyho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Still waiting on your dentist report DM!! Hope it was good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 sorry, forgot the feedback. He said my teeth were 'even cleaner than usual', and for once didn't back up the praise with a suggestion that I visit the hygienist! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Thats encouraging, Mine with the sony air floss one seem much cleaner and like you dont really look like I need them cleaned but I am not due to go till August I think. Wish I had seen these earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggasperated Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 My teeth didn't need cleaning at my check up last week and my dentist said she found a lower incidence of decay where people use a Waterpik, however, my daughter sees a different dentist and she said she still needed to floss as well . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 I had a 3 mth check up for my gums and the dentist says they are looking really healthy and no bleeding when she stabbed them with that scaley thing they use....all good and she says to keep using it . And I can go back to 6 mth check ups too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 That's excellent news Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 Sounds like good reports all round I am just back from my holiday and I really missed my Waterpik! I was so glad to use it again today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 I took mine with me . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted July 29, 2014 Author Share Posted July 29, 2014 I was seriously thinking of taking it but I had so much stuff in my bag that OH persuaded me to leave it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 I took my air floss to America - knew my friend had a sony toothbrush with the same charger!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Went to the dentist today. Apart from a tiny clean, all clear . I actually kept quiet about the Waterpic - my dentist isn't very chatty . I'll be more interested to see how my teeth are next time after using it the whole 6 months between 2 appointments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I had my 6 monthly check up today - he was very encouraging and I needed nothing other than a very quick scale behind my front teeth - he praised the flosser and the sonic toothbrush and took x-rays - nothing needed for which I am very grateful!. I am very pleased with my air floss and may get a waterpik in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 That's good! Still using my waterpik daily (and sometimes twice if I've eaten something crunchy/crumby!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 I still use mine daily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I do twice daily and sometimes more if I have stuff between my teeth like you say crunchy stuff! = I hate the feeling of that now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Once a day (evening) here. I have used Phil's Air Flosser before, and find the Water Pik much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 My OH has just been home on leave after being given 10 days off for the Eid holiday out in Oman, he got a cheap flight and came home But with my Birthday just a day or so into his leave what does he Buy ???? An air pick to take back as he is missing my waterpik. No mention of my Birthday at all. In fact concerning B'day I had to remind him about it, he didn't bat an eyelid just asked what did I intend to get for myself ? I can't help but think when he is retired from forces he is in for a big shock living at home with me I can tell you. He is more than pleased with the air pik . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 I hadn't really read this thread until now, this sounds like a must for me, my teeth are very close together and I find flossing very difficult. I have an electric toothbrush which has helped a lot, but come from a family which has suffered with gum disease, both grandparents had otherwise healthy teeth removed in early 60s. My OH has very weak teeth and has spent a fortune at the dentist over the years and is always getting food lodged in difficult to reach places. I think that the rechargeable one looks good because we already have the toothbrushes plugged into the shaver points in the bathroom and shower room. This forum has a lot to answer for, although it must be good for the economy in general just not our own personal bank balances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 I still love my Waterpik and often use it more than once a day . You can't charge it in a shaver socket though, it has a 3 point plug which I don't find a problem as I only have to charge it once every couple of weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 I have the same, closely spaced teeth Liz, and it's a real pleasure to use this, and really seems to get them properly clean - together with my electric toothbrush, they are positively gleaming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Six months on and just been to the dentist - got the all clear . I had been a bit concerned as there was one tooth that bled and hurt a bit when the Waterpic hit it. The dentist said there's nothing wrong with the tooth but said it could just be the angle of the Waterpic that's making the jet hit the gum line and making it bleed. Will need to adjust my angle! One of the few gadgets I've bought over the years that I'm still using every day . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
