Just been a 15 quid price drop on this. Lowest price since October last year which is annoying for me as I only bought one a few weeks ago. Has been sitting at the £65 mark for a while now.
Only need an adapter for a UK Shaver socket power plug (edit: not EU like I originally said). No power conversion needed as it is 240 volts compatible.
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an alternative product:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Oral-Irrigator-Dental-SPA-Teeth-C…
I've got this and works pretty well for me.
I've got one, works perfect. These 'premium' ones are a waste of money.
These are great, though be careful if you have high water pressure - they can cut your mouth if you forget to turn the tap on low. They are wonderful for getting muck out from tile grout or around taps too.
It will have a uk shaver socket plug on it rather than European power plug. Similar, but not the same. Shaver plug has fatter pins on it which are closer together than a European plug.
That's what pliers are for.
Because flossing is meant to mechanically remove build up on(between) teeth, wouldn't this be a less than ideal replacement? I would expect the water pressure required to remove build up would do significant damage to soft tissue.
Yep, I have this. Upvote for the excellent price. But, uh, just be warned, it doesn't really work (despite what the advertising will tell you).
I did a self-test, used it for 6 months straight between my 6-monthly teeth cleaning. After the 6 months of using this instead of regular flossing (which I did every day) my hygienist wouldn't believe that I had been flossing at all, my teeth were that bad.
Now I just use the water flosser with some listerine for that fresh feeling, but not for actual cleaning.
nah, something not right there. for my case, the opposite. much better teeth now after waterpik.
8 thousand good reviews on amazon cant be wrong.
https://www.amazon.com/Waterpik-WP-100-Ultra-Water-Flosser/d…
My dentist strongly advised me not to use one of these, but use Piksters (little brushes of different sizes that fit between teeth). The hygienist does use high pressure water to remove plaque, but that's much higher pressure & directed by an experienced operator. Gum damage & lack of effectiveness were main issues against these devices.
So different dental hygiene requirements for different mouths.
Good reviews… not surprised as people love gadgets, and flossing does often take more effort. Its not as if those happy flossing other ways post reviews of this device. Also, if you outlay considerably more to do the same job, people often convince themselves of merits that may or may not exist.
Despite the alure of owning this gadget (generally loved by OzBargainers) & good reviews by users, I'll take my dentist & hygienist advice (who look after my teeth) over online reviews.
My dentist also said these are no substitute for actual flossing. It's not even gonna save you time
I have also read contrasting articles where these devices are recommended by Dentists (I need to try find them again and post the links here).
Each to their own I say. It's so hard to find a definitive consensus on so many things these days and this is no different. I know for me personally this is more effective then string flossing and it's not necessarily a bigger outlay as string floss and piksters do add up.
Edit: I should also mention that I accompany the waterpik with the use string floss as well. Sometimes there are areas where string is needed.
Yep, agree with Infidel. The dentist knew right away I had switched to waterflossing and I got the impression he saw it a lot and was not impressed.
However, in defense of the waterflosser, my teeth are very close together with minimal gaps and I feel it might work better with "big gap" people, and there's no denying it would be good for those with bracers.
Might explain the mixed reviews: Minimal gaps need real floss, bigger gaps can make do with water flossing.
Just a theory.
No I think you might be on to something. I honestly think that if you never floss and then use this machine then it will help. If you already floss, and are very effective at it then this machine might not help at all. I think it's different for everyone and there is no right or wrong answer.
I know for me personally that the Waterpik is 90% effective in cleaning my gums, especially the front, and for the other 10% I also use strong.
I just don't buy into the belief that the Waterpik is not effective, especially if you never floss with string.
@robbiey:
Yes, using items like Picksters over time is fairly expensive. I pick up cheaper versions on my trips to Japan, so suspect would be cheaper elsewhere in Asia.
I have almost no gaps between teeth. Dental floss often gets caught, but the smallest Picksters do fit & do a good job, used along with dental tape.
I envy people with normal gaps - the freedom of easy access & choice of cleaning method!
picksters and the like are the way to go.
Works 100% of the time and gets bits that either floss or water jet may miss.
Also they come in pretty colours so I can use them when out on a romantic date without being frowned upon
@slipperypete:
Actually I reckon this is incorrect. Physically speaking, the pikster can never get food/plaque out of the part where each tooth meets the next. Think of when you get some chicken stuck in between some teeth. The water jet essentially does the same thing as a pikster but is just less effective because it may not actually push the gum or food out of the way.
As the guy said above, there is no substitute for floss. But there is not substitute for a good diet and good genetics either. There are plenty of people walking around that don't floss and don't have a problem. It's just not fun finding out you aren't one of them.
@mit:
That's true, however the advantage of flossing is to remove the foodstuff around the base where it meets the gum. It's more about preventing gum disease. These things have different sizes so can always get between the gap.
I agree with you though and find it annoying getting food stuff in that place where the teeth meet. Drives me crazy when I don't have something to force in there. Despite this it's more of an annoyance than a health issue.
I haven't had a filling since I was 12 but was warned by my dentist that I have had receding gums from not flossing/pickstering in between my teeth at gum level.
I have been using a Waterpik as an addition to flossing for quite a while.
I have found it's MUCH better for cleaning in between the molars. The molars have quite a width to them so where the 2 molars meet they create a long 'valley' in between. The water is much better at flushing out in between there.
However it is way worse for cleaning all the other gaps where the teeth are narrow, the water just shoots through the gap. Regular floss is much more effective for the narrow teeth and can wrap around the edge of the tooth to clean it properly.
(Piksters) come in pretty colours so I can use them when out on a romantic date
Now we know how you got your username 😜
@slipperypete: Yup this is true. If you got receding gums you'll need the piksters. If not, the floss should do fine as long as you get it all the way to the gum.
8 thousand good reviews on amazon cant be wrong.
Yes they can.
First there's the issue of people gaming the system which is a large industry unto itself.
Then there's the issue of them disagreeing with testing conducted by consumer advocate bodies where somehow an inverse relationship exists - if Amazon says good, testing says bad and vice-versa. This happens at a higher rate than if someone chose at random how to rate something.
As a person within the industry as a general rules of thumb that the waterpik does not work as well as floss/interdental brushes (piksters,etc).
Got both the floss and toothbrush. Have to agree and say the water floss isn't great. Prob removes about 30% of what a string floss does. However, their toothbrush is MUCH better than Oral-B.
It's interesting hearing the contrasting reviews. Ever since I have had it I have definitely preferred it to traditional flossing. I find it removes a lot more then string does, especially using the Waterpik at a higher level (8-10).
I agree ! This WaterPik is very easy to reach back teeth (or wisdom teeth area). I find traditional flossing very challenging to reach teeth at the back. Have been using the older model for more than 5 years and very happy with this product.
To people who is having dental braces, this is an amazing product. 2 of my friends who have dental braces love this product while traditional flossing is almost impossible.
Good deal. I just bought the old one from ChemWarehouse $125. This thing is a must for people with braces. Highly recommend.
Love this. I bought one a couple of years ago and use it daily. Can't recommend it enough.
found:
http://www.ehow.com/how_4781548_clean-a-waterpik.html
https://www.waterpik.com/oral-health/blog/blogDetails/how-to…
will buy vinegar today
Bought one. Excellent Price.
I've only ever had one electrical appliance blow up on me in my lifetime and it was one of these, a couple of years after I bought it.
You're not giving away our Waterpik!
Serenity now!
Before I bought one I have read a lot of studies. As for my understanding Waterpik should be used along with flossing, it is not a substitute. Also, higher levels could damage your gums in long term. I wouldn’t use it on 9-10.
The point of this device is the pulsating water that creates suction.
Wanted one of these for a while, didn't think of getting a UK one and the US ones would have damaged motors if used here. Instant-buy. Thanks OP
anybody knows if the warranty works in Aus? As in international warranty?
i recently got an replacement WP450a, the handheld model, under warranty… am not sure what failed, but i suspect it shorted at the plug which collapsed a battery which burnt the charger… i would be disappointed if it was anything simpler,
….they are a great device…..well worth it if your 'genetics' are off…
Stopped using mine… To really blast away debris you need to up the power but it really hurts your gums. Went back to flossing and using piksters.
Can anyone pls advise the best payment method to order this.
debit card will do
I challenge the picksters crowd to a rinse with one of these, you'll be amazed at how much extra stuff comes out with one of these little beauties!…
If it stops working just give it to Lloyd Brawn (from Seinfeld) lol.
Just had the hose on my WP100 break off at the point it enters the handle after about two years use. Was always quite careful not to pull too hard or far from the tank. It's a weak point of these. This model looks a bit different, but the hose is the same. Can be bodge fixed though.
BTW if you're in the market for braces I can highly recommend Invisalign (or similar). Very easy to use, minimal garish looks and discomfort, and can be removed for eating cleaning.
Good deal
Combine with Free £10 Amazon Credit deal for better deal AU$83.34 delivered
Credit came through almost immediately.
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Items: GBP 41.32
Postage & Packing: GBP 15.23
Total before VAT: GBP 56.55
VAT: GBP 0.00
Total: GBP 56.55
Promotion Applied: -GBP 10.00
(Order Total: GBP 46.55)
Payment Total: GBP 46.55 (AUD 83.34)
(Delivered to Brisbane)
Sometimes its worth waiting for a better deal…
(Pity my dentist says no.)
Any pound conversion charged to credit card?
back to £64.58 before delivery.
crazy cheap! i bought years ago locally $110 it was special, and the older model waterpik wp 100.
http://www.shavershop.com.au/online-store/oral-care/oral-irr…
for anyone have both, is the head inter changeable between two?
thinking to upgrade because in my WP100, inside the handle (where the blue pause button is) so dirty and we cant pop it open and clean it.