Water glosser for gum disease

I spent a fortune on one, as I have Sjogrens system and need three monthly dental appointments.

It has helped to improve things, but I have problems with my hands and I usually end up giving myself a bath. I have to admit, I found myself becoming a tad lazy, as it was a bit of an effort for me on top of all the other medical things I have to do each day.

I'm sorry if this isn't very helpful, but what I will say is it did slow down the deterioration..

I have used one for several years. I couldn’t see my dentist for 18 months for a check up during lockdown (I normally go every 6 months), and when I did, he commented on how little plaque I had on my teeth, so it does work.

Why not ask the hygienist or dentist.

It was my dentist, who recommended mine.

Can I ask how powerful it is please Marydoll? Is it like a mini pressure washer?

I wish I'd managed to stop smoking earlier in life. I now have 'gravestone' teeth just like my Grandma where the gums have receded. Never really understood the saying 'long in the tooth' until now.

I’ve got one it took some handling to start with I used to scoosh the carers at the beginning then I squirted it into my eyes in error ouch that was nippy. It’s a very powerful tool but does get more manageable with daily use I just close my eyes to avoid any more incidents once I’ve got it positioned in my mouth. Good luck

Shandy, this is it. This is a well known make and they have come down in price since I bought it a few years ago.

Its not painful to use at all. I think the problem may be me, not the flosser!

www.amazon.co.uk/Waterpik-Cordless-Dental-Irrigator-Flosser/dp/B01NCQE8FJ/ref=sr_1_10?dchild=1&keywords=water+flosser+waterpik&tag=gransnetforum-21&qid=1635232846&sr=8-10

Thank you Marydoll, I think I'll treat myself to one. I really dislike the feeling of the brushes but have got used to it now.

Unfortunately having two back teeth out over the next two weeks, gum/bone has reduced so much one of them is loose, and dentist said the other side will have to go to balance my bite. Two Mondays on the trot, argh.

Yes they work & make your teeth and gaps cleaner.
My tips - use warm water as cold is not nice!
Bend over the sink. Trying to do it standing straight or looking in the mirror ends up with you being drenched
Careful around loose crowns or loose implants- I managed to switch off an implant. A good thing actually as I’d made an appointment to glue it back on!
Bought mine from Amazon - not an expensive one - as I wanted to see if it worked well. It’s fine,