WaterPik WP-72 Professional Dental Water Jet

Despite the advice of the dental hygenist mentioned below, please do not use a diluted bleach solution to clean your teeth. Bleach is toxic. Use diluted Listerine or other antibacterial mouthwash.

I bought this model, and the jury is still out as far as reliability. Mine worked the first time, at least. I have to agree that it is amazingly loud, even with a towel underneath. And yes, I fear my neighbors will think Im running a lawnmower in the bathroom. The tongue scraper attachment seems worthlessly small. buy a stainless steel one instead for USD3. Yes, the cord is too short and the unit is difficult to maneuver. But if you follow the directions enclosed in the package, you wont make such a huge mess.

My dental hygienist recommended using a Waterpik with a very dilute bleach solution to clear up some periodontal problems. It did a great job of doing that, and I stopped using it regularly. Recently I started up again, and after a brief period of use the unit basically failed. it works at the lowest two water pressure settings only--moving the slider to a higher setting results in just a trickle. The unit is about 1 1/2 years old, still under warranty so I may see if I can get it serviced, but what a nuisance. The 2-star rating reflects 4 for performance, 0 for longevity.

It can be messy and noisy to be sure, but so far it seems to work well. Between the two basins provided, there is enough water to get through a single cleaning either fast or slow. The Pik-pocket attachments are like gum stimulators and are less messy than the regular jets. Overall, it works as a useful tool for flushing out food particles and fighting gum disease. To keep your sink relatively dry, you need to keep your head down low--which some people may not like--but that seems like an inherent problem with a countertop irrigator. If you are finicky you might want to look at the handheld model for use in the shower--but you might want not to have to go to shower just to clean your teeth either. Bottom line--if you like the idea of being able to flush your gums, and youre not too fussy, its worth it.

purchased this product about six months ago. The hand contol will not let the water pressure out of the unit. It was working fine then it just started intermiting, letting water out sometimes, then stopped letting any water out at all. The pump is working but the water stays in the tank. Not very reliable if you cant get more than six months out of a new product.

I read the reviews that clearly indicated that there were at least some models of the WaterPik that had serious quality issues. However, like many others, since WaterPik pretty much has the market cornered, I ordered the WP-72. The very first time I turned it on, there was a low hum and not enough water pressure to overcome gravity. I was unsuccessfully trying to open up the unit when I decided to execute a tried and true troubleshooting technique. I gave the bottom of the unit a couple hard raps with the heal of my hand. Suddenly the motor really started chattering and unit was operational. The next morning I went to use it for the second time, but once again the motor just gave a low hum. Again I hit it, again it started working (but I didnt have the reservoir on yet), so I turned it off, put the reservior on, switched it back on, and...pct.USD*. again. So I leave it on, hit it until it starts, leave it on, put on the reservoir, and use it. I wont bother with a replacement, because Im guessing it wont help much. I also figure that eventually Ill have to open the sucker up and see if there is anything I can do lubricate it or something to get it to work consistently. Please dont buy a WaterPik. A significant loss in sales is likely the only way the company will get motivated to improve their quality.

We had an older model waterpik for a couple years but the handle cracked. Today we are returning for the second time this newer model. The first one did not pump any water right out of the box. The second lasted 30 days until the swivel handle (this is the improvement over the old model) started leaking badly and caused a loss of pressure. This model appears built cheaply in China. Hard to believe a company could put out such a poor product...quess the executives at Waterpik never took the product home to try. Panasonic, please start making full size irrigators, the market will be all yours.

had an older waterpik that lasted for about 10 years but had to upgrade to a new one when I couldnt get the old-style jet tips anymore (it was very annoying that the jet tips would wear out so fast. I was replacing them every few months. Smells like planned obsolescence to generate tip sales).

So the new one worked for a few months before it gradually took longer and longer to develop a useable pressure. The pump motor eventually seized and so into the garbage it went.

After reading here about how others have run into the same problem its obvious the product is APOC so I Will Never Buy Another WaterPik Product Again.

As a 10+ year user of Waterpik, Id say this one works as it promised. It cleans the teeth better than flossing but much quicker and easier. Together with brushing, this makes a complete dental cleaning system.

Compared to my old one that lasted 10+ year, this one work smoother, quieter, and pulse faster. Putting on the tips are easier and the clear water reservoir looks really nice. I have not tried the smaller enclosed reservior yet but it will be nice for using Listerine.

If you are not familiar with this kind of cleaner, you will experience things other reviewers mentioned. the cord pull back, the hard water stop button, etc. But for me, this is as good as it gets. The main idea is to get pulsing jet of water to clean your teeth. So you cant get away with cord, water splatting, etc. But the concept works.

Last, Im giving it four stars because the water jet is not as strong as my old one. But from my experience, it will get stronger with age. So over all, I love my new Waterpik .)

PS. In the old one, the motor is still running, but the water cord leaks.

The handle is way to small to fit in an adults hand. The hose is too stiff and tries to stay coiled. The pause button is difficult to hold down. The entire unit is very loud especially when you try to pause it. I bought mine tonight, but it will be returned tomorrow. The pulsating water does seem to do a decent job of cleaning if you can get good enough to apply it properly. I do not recommend purchasing this unit....

This thing is awesome. I was mortified after the first time I used it. Let me start by saying I have an electic toothbrush and use mouthwash. I used it for the first time while getting ready for bed, I had already brushed my teeth and rinsed with Listerine. The amount of food that fell out from between my teeth when I used this really shocked me. I couldnt believe that there was that much left behind after I THOUGHT my mouth was clean.

If you want a clean feeling in your mouth that you have never felt before, use this product and mix the water 50-50 with mouth wash.

Now to the use... Lets have some common sense. You are squirting water onto your teeth, if you stare into the mirror and have your mouth wide open, water is going to go everywhere. Simply keep your mouth partially closed, open just enough for the water to flow out, and lean over the sink in the same manner you would when spitting toothpaste out. Your teeth AND your bathroom will stay clean this way. If you smile like the Joker and dont lean over the sink, your teeth will still be clean but you will be cleaning your mirror and counter top for the next 5 minutes.

The tub (water container) sits nicely on top of the unit. It is held in place by a rubber gromet which keeps the water from leaking out. I have never had a problem with it falling off or leaking. Here comes the common sense again... Make sure it is on a secure part of your counter, not the edge. Make sure it is seated properly on the base, doesnt take any effort, just look at it. I use this thing daily and have never had a leak or accidentally knocked it off its base.

When you first use it, your gums may bleed a little. My dentist said its no big deal, it just shows that you are cleaning deeper than your gums are used to. Your gums will adjust within 2-3 uses. There is also a pressure adjustment switch and you can build up to full power if you wish.

My teeth have never been as clean as they are now. My breath is fresher. My mouth feels cleaner that it has ever felt. This is a great product.

Well my second one just quit. The first unit lasted about six months. I sent it back to waterpik and they gave me a new one. I have owned water piks that have lasted ten years. What went wrong this is just junk.

I was happy with the unit when I got it, but the motor failed after about 6 months. I wont be purchasing another Waterpik.

Look at the photo carefully. See the tub up on top where the water goes Its not attached permanently. It just kind of wobbles up there with a small gasket around the hole in the bottom where the water is fed into the motor. In other words, if you were to remove or bump the tub while it has water in it, it will spill over everything. Also, you cant leave any water in it and place the mouth piece in its holder or set it on your counter for a moment, as it begins to slowly drain water if its not held higher than the level of the water--a syphoning effect occours.

The tube that extends from the unit to the mouthpiece is cheap and way too short (hardly 3 feet) and its so strongly coiled it ends up hardly being able to reach 2 feet.

The motor is very loud and sounds like an old rusty boat motor and shakes itself around my counter. (I learned setting it on a towell helps to immobilize it, and quiet it a bit, which is good because Ill also have a towell ready in case I bump into the tub.)

Why then do I use it Well, because it actually works. Once I mastered the art of using this half-baked contraption, I found my mouth, teeth, and gums are cleaner than ever. The stream of water it puts out is very powerfull and Piks up where brushing and flossing leave off. Id gladly buy a better brand if one existed, but to my knowledge, WaterPik are the only ones making such a machine. I think that explains why WaterPik has cut so many corners making this thing--no competition. No one else wants to make them.

Ive used a Waterpik irrigator for 40 years. Its great for removing particles from among your teeth and has pressure settings that provide gentle to painful pulsations. The problem of splatter is avoided by closing the lips somewhat during use and leaning over the sink so the water can flow out of the mouth.

The first Waterpik I bought lasted 40 years -- the one that replaced it worked okay for about six weeks before refusing to turn on. The store swapped it for another one four days ago. So far, it works fine. I might also note that the original Waterpik was more compact and easier to manipulate than the new design.

This product DOES do the job and do the job well. However, water goes EVERYWHERE. I have yet to figure out how to use it without having to clean the mirror and mop up the floor afterward.

However, if the user has braces, THIS IS THE PRODUCT FOR YOU. Messy or not, it is worth it. Think of how much you paid (or are currently paying off) for those braces.

I waited to post this review for six months. That is when my son got his braces and the dentist recommended this product to me. The water pulses feel wonderful when the gums hurt from fitting and tightenings, and the water can get those little places that a tooth brush (electric or not) cannot reach.

If only there was a way to keep the water from bouncing off the teeth and/or braces and splattering everywhere.

The Waterpik Oral Cleaning Systems gentle, pulsating action has been clinically proven to clean away Gingivitis-causing bacteria where brushing and flossing cant reach. Great for everyone, this oral cleaning system is perfect fro cleaning araound brac
WATER PIK PROFESSIONAL DENTAL SYSTEM REPLACES WP32W

When used after regular brushing and flossing, this Waterpik irrigating system removes stubbornly lodged food bits and bacteria that can cause gingivitis and bad breath. Two reservoirs with ounce/millimeter guides are included. a large one for warm water and a small one for antibacterial solutions. Of the four cleaning attachments, two send pulsating jets of water into hard-to-reach crevices, especially around braces, crowns, and bridgework. A soft rubber-tipped attachment cleans under the gums, while the fourth attachment is a spoon-like device that scoops bacteria off the tongue, keeping bad breath at bay. An on/off switch is located on the base, which plugs into the wall, while a switch on the tool handle regulates pressure. The large reservoir doubles as a cover. With the cover on for storage, the compact Waterpik unit measures 7-1/4 by 4-3/4 by 4 inches. It comes with a two-year warranty against defects.