WaterPik WP-60W Personal Dental Water Jet System
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Customer Reviews of WaterPik WP-60W Personal Dental Water Jet System
Customer Review: Wish I'd had one years ago
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this to replace a similar system made by a different mfr, after that one developed an irreparable leak following many years of use.
There is no doubt the WaterPik is far more effective than its predecessor. I began using it at mid-power, because I have been a dental water jet user for years and had used my other one at just a bit above mid-power. The WaterPik cleans thoroughly, as the WaterPik Website video illustrates. It removes irritants below the gum line. I can vouch for this because (to my surprise) I had some minor bleeding of the gums during the first few days of use.
Not that such bleeding is a good thing, but its importance will be clear in a moment. Please note that I don't have any peridontal disease or gum recission. Just a little inexplicable bleeding that comes with any vigorous dental cleaning. I get good numbers on the gum measurements at each exam, so this issue has just been a "keep an eye on it" thing for a long time. But the WaterPik appears to have solved it.
After regular use of the WaterPik for a few weeks, I experimented by trying a few passes at nearly full power. No bleeding. At full power, the WaterPik is quite vigorous, and I'd guess that anyone with any gum issues would not be able to tolerate it. Mid-power works just fine for me, so that's what I use. I tried the higher setting as a test and can't reproduce the bleeding gum problem that the WaterPik appears to have cured in a few weeks of regular use.
So apparently, my previous personal dental hygiene--which included brushing, flossing, and irrigating six times per day (once after each meal)--wasn't sufficient to keep my gumline free of irritants and to properly stimulate my gums. Dentists have recommended digitally (finger) rubbing my gums as a remedy, but I've never been able to stick with it--too easy to invoke the gag reflex. The WaterPik, however, has proven to be a solution I can stick with.
Because this cleans so well, I now floss only twice a day (meaning I buy 2/3 less dental floss) and yet still have clean teeth and gums.
During my semi-annual dental cleaning and exams, I sometimes had the same minor gum bleeding that I experienced upon first use of the WaterPik. The reason for this has always been a mystery, until now. It was a mystery because I did everything right--brush, floss, irrigate. What I didn't know was there is a huge difference in irrigators (dental water jets). From now on, it's the WaterPik brand for me. I will accept no substitutes.
Customer Review: WaterPik
Summary: 5 Stars
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I just purchased a WaterPik, premium model. Bought it because I wanted to strip it for the water pump. R&D thing. Guess what, since at home why not try what it was designed for! Teeth. Really, there is nothing you can buy on the market for $40 that pumps from 5 psi to 80 psi, cool. Plus it cleans teeth. Let's test it on teeth.
In it's real world use I was blasting out crap, last nights rib dinner, plus some stange stuff in the sink bowl. Then came the little rubber tip, deep pocket cleaning, and my mouth was sore at the higher pressure levels. I believe my dentist would approve. For $40 what are you expecting, a industrial WaterPik capable of 10,000 mean hours before failure? We are talking about a $40 product that is warranted for 2 yars. Get a clue! It's the purchased point sale, that has driven the this product to it's dismall review, not the product. WaterPik should step up, charge around $100 and get back in the Sonic Toothbrush game, $70-$150, and produce a real product.
Another thougt. If WaterPik had a great product, charged $150 or more, would consumers come back...yes. If WaterPik charge $39.95 per item, sold in big box stores, once, and never had another repeat customer....
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Customer Review: I'm confused about ratings?!
Summary: 5 Stars
I rate the WaterPik WP-60W that I just received today 5 stars. I don't understand the low ratings and complaining from others. This is the third WaterPik I have purchased and love this one. I think it runs smoother and quieter than the other two models I owned. It works great. And I like the new design and how it works with my hand and fingers. My one and only complaint about the WaterPik is about the coiled hose. The last two I owned that is where the problem lies. The hose broke off on the last two I owned. But I'm not complaining because the WaterPik lasted well over the 2 year warranty and keeps my gums and teeth fresh and clean. And for under 40 dollars, you can't beat that. I'll buy my fourth WaterPik and my sixth and seventh and so on. Buy it if you are interested in keeping your teeth and gums clean or if someone you know has recommended it. You won't be sorry. Thanks.Customer Review: 7+ Years, still going strong
Summary: 5 Stars
I've had this model for over 7 years and noticed the poor reviews so here's my quickie - still runs strong, doesn't leak, but I'm upgrading to the Ultra.
If you're in the market for a WP you might as well go with that since the price is so close. I lost my extra tips years ago & the storage inside the lid on the ultra seems like it'll be a nice feature.
The only cons IMO are the lack of a lid over the reservoir which needs periodic cleaning. The 32 oz+ capacity will likely be missed, but I usually only fill this model halfway anyway so it might not be an issue.
I'm not junking this one - it'll go in a dark corner shelf in case it's services are required in the future. I also ordered the panasonic portable model for the car & travel (runs on AAs) - I hate stuff stuck between my teeth.
Customer Review: Good design
Summary: 5 Stars
The WP-60 has proven very satisfactory - easy to use; easy to clean; very effective. The only important item missing from this product is the sub-gingival tip, which apparently can only be purchased in sets of two. The regular & tongue cleaning tip are excellent. If you use soap as I do, remember to rinse it out after every use. Otherwise you will collect junk in the tubing, tip and pump. Same if you have hard water - protect your investment by running a soft water rinse. Remember that you can force water under the gum if you have soft gums and the force is set high. Start low - your gums will harden up from the pounding of the jet.