Water flosser

Yes, I use a Waterpik every day. While it doesn’t really replace flossing, it does remove food debris from between teeth and leaves your mouth feeling cleaner. There is a knack to using one, however. And that is to close your mouth while using to stop water going everywhere! I don’t think it actually removes plaque, which is why you should floss as well.

Yes, I bought an inexpensive one from Amazon over a year ago. I don’t use it every day but fairly regularly and it certainly seems to reach the places brushing alone misses. My dentist is happy that I use one.

I have just got one. I haven't yet got the hang of it and drench myself and the bathroom.

Yes I have used the Waterpik waterflosser for over 12 years.
My dentist advised me to use it.
I have not needed any dental work done in that time at all and the dental hygienist always comments on how clean my mouth is. I highly recommend the Waterpik. I have tried others but none were as powerful.

Yes. Aquapik (Waterpik??) - brilliant once you get the technique. On offer in Argos.

Bukkie

I have just got one. I haven't yet got the hang of it and drench myself and the bathroom.

You need to lean forward (not look up), purse your lips so there is just a small gap for water to leave your mouth and pause it between each tooth for as long as it takes to think the word ‘pause’.

Yes, I agree, the knack is to close your mouth when using.

I discovered the hard way when the sink, the mirror and down my front were drenched - and as it was a new device finding how to switch it off in the midst of the drenching meant it kept spraying until it emptied

I find them useful and should use daily

Mine is entry level but my hygienist has said I have reversed the gum erosion just by using it 3/4 times a week over the last 6 months. I use mine either in the bath or shower and I’ve improved my technique with practice.

Yes I have a waterpik and the first time you use it you will be surprised how much debris is lurking in those places you thought you had reached with the electric toothbrush and flossing. There is a choice of modes, somw are harder and faster than others and remember to keep your mouth closed until you spit out the water, otherwise it will go everywhere.

Whoops....guess it's time I got the one I bought out to have a go....errrrm....I bought it before I moved here....which makes it over 12 years it's been sitting there unused.....whoops...

I have one, dentist told me they are better than flossing, bit awkward till you get used to them.

I love mine and my hygienist loves that I use it daily.

I do hope no-one inadvertantly tries to market this gadget in Denmark under either of the brand names used in English!

Pik in Danish is a rude word for a penis!

Hubby uses it in the shower to save on cleanup.

Used one for years, used almost daily and was recommended by dentist. Still floss daily but used as an extra, no idea if I'm wasting my time or not but can only help.

Don't use cold water!

Waste of money.

I have been using one for the last year, and find it very good.

As others have said, though, it takes practice to avoid drenching yourself or the bathroom, or, if you are really unlucky / careless, accidentally shooting yourself in the eye with it - yes, I did that ( somehow pressed the 'on' button as i removed the device from my mouth), and it hurt like hell, though no harm done.

I must have the wrong technique cos I just end up wet through!

Use mine daily, yes warm water and a dash of mouth wash before electric toothbrush. Lean forward over sink, put picker in mouth, turn it on and allow water to spill into sink. My dentist is very happy with my clean mouth and made my next appointment 9 months instead of 6 months

Made my gums very painful . Hurt too much and threw it away

Do you still need to use the te pe brushes if you use a water flosser?
Also which water flosser do people recommend most?

I use a Waterpik twice a day. It has a dial 1-10 so you can adjust the flow of water so it doesn't hurt. Always use warm water.

Don't forget to turn off the water before you take it out of your mouth...!

My dentist uses the same one. He uses his every time he's eaten something!

I've been using one for many years ever since I had dental implants done and highly recommend them. I use it every morning before cleaning with an electric toothbrush to remove food debris and yes - the trick is to keep your mouth closed over it and let the water run out into the sink.