The Chronic Consumer

I’ve had braces for about 18 months now, and have had all kinds of problems keeping my teeth sufficiently clean. I’ve used special orthodontic toothbrushes, Crest Glide threader floss, and even a Dentek dental scaler to help clean in and around my brackets, but it just wasn’t working. Every time I went in for my monthly adjustment, I’d get a mini lecture about proper brushing and flossing techniques. So I finally decided to check out an oral irrigator instead, and settled on the Waterpik Ultra Dental Water Jet.

After using my Waterpik for two weeks, I’m kicking myself for not getting one sooner! This is the best home dental product that I’ve ever purchased, and that’s saying a lot!

I considered a few other Waterpik models during my comparison shopping phase, but I eventually decided to buy the Ultra based on the number of great user reviews the product has received. The unit cost me around $52, which is not a bad deal considering how pleased I am with the results.

The Waterpik Ultra Dental Water Jet comes with a variety of interchangeable tips that perform different functions. There are two standard jet tips that are used for basic cleaning, a Pik Pocket tip for cleaning periodontal pockets, a tongue cleaner, a toothbrush attachment, and an orthodontic brush attachment. I mostly use the standard jet tips and the orthodontic brush for my daily cleanings.

It took a couple of days to get comfortable using the Waterpik, as I have to lean into my sink when it’s on so that water doesn’t splash everywhere. That means I can’t look at what I’m doing in the mirror, and have to more or less feel my way around — not an easy task when a water jet is pulsating into my mouth!

But now that I’ve been using my Waterpik Ultra for two weeks, I’ve got the hang of it and don’t make a mess anymore. It’s fun and easy to use, and best of all, IT WORKS! I love how clean and fresh my mouth feels after using this thing. It washes away food particles and debris that my toothbrush misses, and is way faster than trying to get my threader floss through my braces. Again, I just can’t believe it took me this long to buy one!

Overall, I am absolutely thrilled with the Waterpik Ultra Dental Water Jet that I recently purchased. It works as advertised, leaving me with cleaner teeth and healthier gums. This product is HIGHLY recommended!