Waterpik Ultra Dental Water Jet

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#16 Post by **daisys0304** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 9:25 pm

I just bought one last week and I love it.

yj208, it just takes some practice. start on the lowest setting and use all the attachments until you get a feel for it. Its helpful if you bring your face as close to the sink as possible until you get the hang of it and when you need to reposition, use the "pause" button.

Here's my nightly process and it might seem a little over-kill...
I use the regular attachment first to clear most of the particles, I aim at the gumline on top/bottom then inside (where braces are not placed).. by this time, I have to refill. And then I brush with my soniccare toothbrush.

Then i go back to the waterpik with the ortho attachment to clean around brackets. when I'm done with that, for safe measure, I go around with the regular attachment to do another rinse.

I always floss so by this time, I'm ready to do a quick once around.. and then finish off w/ anti-plaque/flouride mouthwash.

In the mornings, I just do a quick brush and a quick rinse w/ the waterpik.

I hope this may have served some help. good luck!

#17 Post by b » Thu Nov 12, 2009 1:32 pm

I didnt want to start a new thread about the waterpik, but I had a question.. does anyone know if you can put mouthwash in it? I heard somewhere that you can mix a little bit in and it has to be a certain kind. Has anyone tried this?

#18 Post by **kilikena311** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 8:25 pm

I put just a bit of mouthwash in with my waterpik water. The only caveat that I can remember from the instruction manual (and I don't have it in front of me so don't quote me on this" is that if you use mouthwash in it to make sure that you rinse it with clean water so that it won't get gummed up.

#19 Post by **daisys0304** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 11:53 pm

This is true. The instructions don't recommend using mouthwash all the time since it can clog other areas and always rinse w/ water, as previously mentioned.

#20 Post by **Snowglobe32** » Wed Feb 17, 2010 9:13 pm

I was just reading through my tip sheets I received when I got my braces on and it said "a water pik is okay to use as long as it is used on the lowest setting so you do not disturb gum attachment."

Has anyone else been told this? I use my waterpik from the lowest to the middle setting.

#21 Post by **teachersue** » Wed Feb 24, 2010 2:33 pm

I just got upper and lower braces 4 hours ago and on my way home I purchased a water pik. I'm glad I did. Although, right now I can't imagine even putting solid food in my mouth!

#22 Post by **Snowglobe32** » Wed Feb 24, 2010 10:02 pm

A Waterpik is good for the newly braced, especially when it hurts to floss. I would use it on the lowest setting probably for the first week or so.
You will be able to eat soon, I promise.
Congratulations on getting braces!

#23 Post by **gary** » Mon Mar 08, 2010 8:31 pm

I bought the 'waterpik' brand W70 family jet brand or something like that today. Honestly I don't love it. It feels cheap and clunky. I think I'm gonna send it back to the company and get the 'ultra' version. Looks much better and stronger.......either way though, I still suck at waterpicking..

#24 Post by **Snowglobe32** » Mon Mar 08, 2010 10:16 pm

Gary,

I just looked at my box, I have the Waterpik Ultra.
What don't you like about yours?

Keep practicing, you will get better!

#25 Post by **gary** » Tue Mar 09, 2010 12:27 am

Snowglobe32 wrote:Gary,

I just looked at my box, I have the Waterpik Ultra.
What don't you like about yours?

Keep practicing, you will get better!

This is the one I currently have...

http://img1.mlapps.com/jm/img?s=MLB&f=85541092_304.jpg

It's reservoir is definitely bigger than the ultra. I suppose that is a plus. I dunno though. Like I said, it feels real cheap and said reservoir feels like it's always getting in the way and/or gonna fall off. I've got 14 days to return it to the company for a full refund, so maybe I'll give it a few more to see if it grows on me....

#26 Post by **gokix** » Tue Mar 09, 2010 12:35 pm

Is using a waterpik really more effective than flossing?

#27 Post by **Kitagirl** » Tue Mar 09, 2010 9:03 pm

I have hardly any counter space so I got the portable waterpik...plus, that one seems easier to keep your mouth closed somewhat around it and move it around your mouth. I also use it to try to keep underneath my nance (appliance on the roof of my mouth) somewhat clean.

#28 Post by **yj207** » Wed Mar 17, 2010 10:09 pm

gokix wrote:Is using a waterpik really more effective than flossing?

no you should still floss

#29 Post by **orangeracer** » Thu Mar 25, 2010 11:08 am

I recently got a wp-450 to get used to it before my braces go on. It works great so far, a quick rinse after a meal gets all the stray food bits from between my teeth. I keep my lips closed while using it and have had minimal mess problems, (I just stop the stream and spit once my mouth fills with water). I can see it being an invaluable tool once I have brackets and wires to deal with as well!

#30 Post by **50+** » Mon Mar 29, 2010 5:33 pm

I just bought the waterpik ultra and have used it once. I love it. My teeth feel so clean!!