Thinking of getting a water flosser. Anyone tried one?

[TheGruffalo2]

Google brought up this lot/ Has anyone got any advice please?

Ooh I'd not heard of these before but look interesting!

We have the Sonicare Airflosser. I think it's really good, I get food stuck in one particular gap in my teeth and this will get it out when regular floss doesn't

is it a jet of water? I love the sound of it but I've got sensitive teeth and I fear it might be agony!

Ours is like a big PUFF which dispenses some mouthwash. It just feels like air though

Yes, I've had a couple of different ones over the years - I like them but speaking to dentist ex, he says that they're no better than using floss/inter-dental sticks.

They are more fun in my opinion.

The issue I had was that the water 'tank' and plastic tube inside ended up going moldy ie you can't get either of them completely dry.

I'm interested in one of these. Do you swallow the water as it jets into your mouth or let it run out? Sounds a bit messy to me.

I used to have a Waterpik, I do floss and rinse but my mouth was so much fresher after using this. My cordless one stopped working after a few months though and I did miss it, but I see they have other designs now that may be better.

so it's like a teeny tiny power hose for your mouth?

I have a cheap one from Argos (around £30 -40) its great, I brush with my mega super panasonic toothbrush and sometimes there are still bits flushed out after. It just feels fresh and lovely. tbh my cheap one is better than the £65 version DH bought me for xmas that packed up after a month and was a bit meh anyway.

I kept spraying the bathroom mirror - messy things!

OK, reporting back. I bought a Waterpik one. Last night was a disaster. Water everywhere, including up my nose. This morning was much better and I think I'm getting the hang of dribbling it out into the sink. (Sorry if TMI!). I think there is a knack in how to reach all the teeth and angling towards the gaps between teeth, so I have a way to go in doing it in the most effective and mess-free way.

It has made my teeth feel a lot cleaner and the surfaces feel more polished. I was amazed at how quick it was and that it really got into the areas between teeth. Whether my dentist is impressed at my next check up we will wait to see (I was told off for not flossing well enough )

I have a sonicare, thought it was good but just got a waterpik which is way better imo.

My gums are healthier already :o
It's also cheaper!

You need to lean over the sink not look in the mirror and keep mouth mostly closed

If prefer to rinse first then brush, theory being that brushing could drive food particles into gums

I have the Kitty waterjet hydrofloss for my DS (he has fixed braces)
It works well, but he's a messy little tyke and we need to have it near a power point which is a pain (none in bathroom).

It's worth the effort IMO

My dental hygienist reckons they're totally unnecessary/of no benefit.

I love mine. I've got retainer wires behind my teeth so I can't use normal floss. It's much easier than floss on back teeth too.

I love mine, can either put water or mouthwash in it (sonicare). I think they're good if you're too lazy (or just forget) to floss.

I had one, used it for 3 months, the dentist said my gums were WORSE than when I had been using interdental brushes, so save your money

but if anyone can suggest a use for an unwanted waterflosser please tell me

LOL. Ofc it's a good idead to buy a water flosser. It cleans your mouth in 3-4 minutes of using it and there won't be a horrible smell next morning. It doesn't even cost a lot, my boy uses it everyday and he is happy with how it is easy.
I'm using Panasonic EW-DJ10-A. Would recommend you it, has no minuses. Check more about it here, if you want - geeklah.com/best-water-flosser.html