Cheaper alternatives to a waterpic?

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#1 Post by **ugh** » Wed Jul 01, 2015 3:37 am

Getting braces is really stretching the money so getting a name brand water pic isnt an option. Any one know any cheap alternatives?

#2 Post by **djspeece** » Wed Jul 01, 2015 9:52 am

You might see if your ortho, dentist, or hygienist has any irrigating syringes. They come in a variety of sizes (and the bigger the better, say 100cc) and are fitted with a plastic tapered tip, sometimes they are curved. It would help blast out debris, but probably not as effectively as a waterpik. Perhaps you can find a used waterpik and just purchase some new tips.

#3 Post by **newbite** » Wed Jul 01, 2015 10:22 am

The syringes are a great idea. Also, just swishing vigorously with water while you're eating makes a tremendous difference. I hardly ever used my waterpik early on and only use it a bit more recently since I have gotten bad about swishing while eating and also now eat things I wouldn't earlier on (popcorn...). I don't think a waterpik is necessary at all. Proxy brushes and floss, on the other hand, are. They're also much cheaper

#4 Post by **bbsadmin** » Wed Jul 01, 2015 12:25 pm

These are less expensive. However, make sure that your faucet's aerator can be removed; otherwise you won't be able to hook it up.

http://www.dentakit.com/quickbreeze.html

http://www.dentakit.com/redibreeze.html

#5 Post by **DrJasonKTam** » Wed Jul 01, 2015 1:25 pm

We've heard of patients using the handheld shower in different modes. Something anecdotal and to be clear, not recommending it or dissuading it either way

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#6 Post by **metalliKa** » Wed Jul 01, 2015 9:02 pm

DrJasonKTam wrote:We've heard of patients using the handheld shower in different modes. Something anecdotal and to be clear, not recommending it or dissuading it either way .

I am guilty of this!

@ugh, I don't have a waterpik either. Although it is recommended, I feel it is not a necessity. As long as you thoroughly floss and brush, I think that should suffice.

#7 Post by **ugh** » Thu Jul 02, 2015 2:09 am

Thanks everyone! I guess im just really paranoid about the possibility of decalcification around the brackets.

#8 Post by **ItsFreyja** » Thu Jul 02, 2015 5:37 am

ugh wrote:Thanks everyone! I guess im just really paranoid about the possibility of decalcification around the brackets.

That's a healthy concern. Fortunately, really good brushing should keep you clear of that!

#9 Post by **41twinsmom** » Sat Jul 04, 2015 11:30 am

I bougth, on the advise of my dental assistant SHOWER FLOSS. Look it up, hooks up in your shower. Big bonus for me since I wouldn't like the water splashing all over my mirror

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