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Water Pik help

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way2serious · 30/03/2024 22:23

My dentist suggested I get a Water Pik which I have done but am really struggling to get the hang of it. I am also finding it fairly painful and my teeth / gums ache painfully afterwards. I don’t know if it is because of cold water or the force. I haven’t dared use it on some of my most sensitive teeth and gums. Any words of wisdom would be great. Thanks

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LifeIsAboutToChange · 31/03/2024 22:15

I use warm water, I've had mine for months and still make a mess somtimes, it's like a jetwash 😂

Chickpeamasala · 31/03/2024 22:39

Can you use warm tap water or do you have to boil water in the kettle?

Upallnight2 · 31/03/2024 23:12

PotatoPudding · 31/03/2024 21:35

In which case, it’s nothing to do with using a water flosser. Everyone’s gums bleed the first few times they floss. When you use traditional floss for the first time, the stuff coming from between your teeth smells like poop. I have been a daily/twice-daily flosser for 20 years but still remember the smell from the very first time.

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Yep it's vile. I have flossed on and off but can only really get the front teeth properly. I got the water flosser for my dodgy wisdom tooth flap that the crud was getting stuck in 🤮 works amazingly well though

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PotatoPudding · 01/04/2024 09:09

Upallnight2 · 31/03/2024 23:12

Yep it's vile. I have flossed on and off but can only really get the front teeth properly. I got the water flosser for my dodgy wisdom tooth flap that the crud was getting stuck in 🤮 works amazingly well though

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Incredibly vile! I am actually cross with myself for only buying the water flosser 5 months ago. I wish I’d bought one years ago! I even take it if I go on an overnight trip.

MargotMoon · 01/04/2024 09:23

Chickpeamasala · 31/03/2024 22:39

Can you use warm tap water or do you have to boil water in the kettle?

I just use warm tap water or fill in the shower if I remember to take it in with me

PotatoPudding · 01/04/2024 09:34

Chickpeamasala · 31/03/2024 22:39

Can you use warm tap water or do you have to boil water in the kettle?

It depends on your hot water tank really. In an older house, you should probably boil the kettle but I can never be arsed.

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