Waterpik Personal Dental System (model WP60W)
SUMMARY: Leaves my teeth and gums really feeling clean. Works great with my braces.
When I got my braces put on, my orthodontist recommended a Waterpik. I had never used one before, so I started reading reviews on the net. The reviews generally weren’t that good. The reviews generally said the Waterpik’s worked well, but tended to break, or leak. I haven’t been using mine long, but thus far I haven’t had a problems beyond learning to use it. After studying the various models available, I came to the conclusion that the base Waterpik unit is the same, and the only difference is the accesories that come with it. I didn’t think I needed all of the extras, so I bought the basic model (WP60W). I read the manual that came with it, and it told me to aim the jetted water down into my gums around the teeth. It blasts out all of the little food particles that remain after brushing and flossing. I am not sure if I am supposed to removed the tub that sits on top to fill it. I found it easier to leave the tub in place and just poor in the water with a glass. I initially used cold water, but found it uncomfortable. I started using warm water, and found it much more comfortable. The manual suggests starting the unit on a low setting, and moving it up. I found the highest setting fine for me. I recommend the Waterpik highly. It works very well.
One bit of dumbness on Waterpik’s part is that the jet tips that come with the unit have little colored rings to differentiate them for different family members. Mine came with one pink jet tip, and two dark blue jet tips (same exact color). I emailed Waterpik, and was told by Molly M. in Waterpik’s Cusomer Services “the color of the jet tips which are included with the unit are not something we control. It is a random act that places certain colors in the packaging. ” So odds are there are people who get tips all of the same color. This would be of no use when a unit is being used by multiple people. When I buy brushes for my electric toothbrush, it comes with snap-on color rings in four different colors. If Braun/Oral B can do it, why can’t Waterpik?
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I bought personal dental waterpik 11/06. It is still under warrenty. Last week I through the box away thinking I save too much. The next day my water pik wasn’t working. Very little water comes out the jet tip. More water is coming from handle.
It is model WP-60W. Think that is right, it has 3 jet tips. I bought it at K Mart and they said I had to contact you. What should I do. I can’t live without a waterpik.
Thanks, Joan
Comment by Joan Pacini — September 4, 2007 @ 9:47 am
I think simple toothbrush is the best but we only have to spend time and attention on the way we brush our teeth.
Comment by WellTeeth — July 6, 2009 @ 12:07 pm
Hey WellTeeth, I have to disagree wholeheartedly with you. A simple toothbrush is ancient technology. Sure, it is better than nothing. But when I started using an electric toothbrush, my dental appointments got so much better. Then when I started using a Waterpik, they got even better. The Waterpik helps clean stuff out from under the gum line that a tooth brush just can’t reach. Or even dental floss.
Comment by Rob — July 6, 2009 @ 7:40 pm
Thanks for the information on the use of waterpik for dental braces.
Comment by Dental Braces Gal Katty — August 18, 2009 @ 4:10 pm
Thank for information.
Comment by oral b tooth brushes — December 16, 2009 @ 11:38 pm
I am a hygienist and clean several ortho pts. I highly recommend using a water pik with braces. I think after seeing both electric tooth brushes and water piks used by my pts. By far water piks seem more effective. Using both together is even better idea. I do not suggest the portible model water pik though
Comment by MelRDHPeck — January 28, 2010 @ 11:06 pm
This is another great milestone in the field of dental technology. I never thought that i would learn so much from this post. Thank you for sharing.
Comment by staten island dentist — June 15, 2010 @ 10:22 am
My WATERPIK pump is workiing but it does not shoot out any wat65er what can I do to restart? Thank you
Comment by Pwtwe Fi8elding — May 1, 2011 @ 2:10 pm
If it doesn’t spray water, how do you know your pump is working? The motor may be working, but the pump shot? Maybe something is clogged? Not sure how the fix it, short of taking it apart.
Comment by Rob — May 1, 2011 @ 2:22 pm