Best Power Dental Flossers
First in category – Waterpik Water Flosser awarded the American Dental Association (ADA) Seal of Acceptance.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The total number of tips adds up to seven because Waterpik provides three identical Classic Jet Tips (see below for descriptions of each). "CLASSIC JET TIP" (you get 3). To identify it: it is the only tip style that you get three of. Rather than include links to the replacement tips in this review, I recommend that you just do a search for "Waterpik JT-100E". If you search by the tip's name, you will probably get results that include tips that are not compatible with your Aquarius. (Note For Ultra Buyers: the Ultra uses the same model tips as the Aquarius, provided here.). This tip allows you to brush your teeth and Waterpik at the same time. As efficient as that sounds, there must be a reason why they included 3 Classic Jet Tips and only 1 Toothbrush Tip. Search for "Waterpik TB-100E" to find compatible replacement tips. "PLAQUE SEEKER TIP" (quantity: 1) (my daily use tip). To identify it: look for fewer bristles than are on the Toothbrush Tip. ), you can just use this tip as your daily tip all around your mouth. "PIK POCKET TIP" (quantity: 1). To identify it: it looks like the Classic Jet Tip but with an extra pointy attachment at the end. OTHER WATERPIK TIPS YOU CAN BUY ON AMAZON COMPATIBLE WITH THE WATERPIK AQUARIUS: these don't come with your Aquarius but they are compatible with it, and you may find them useful: --Orthodontic tip OD-100E. --Tongue Cleaner TC-100E. Finally, Waterpik also offers a storage case that comes with six compatible tips. THE WATERPIK AQUARIUS VERUS THE WATERPIK ULTRA: A SHOWDOWN. Some reviewers have argued that the older Waterpik WP100W Ultra Dental Water Flosser is a better device. Here are the differences according to Amazon and Waterpik (you can do comparisons between any current models on Waterpik's website, just type in Waterpik dot com then choose Oral Hygiene): This Model, the Waterpik Aquarius WP-660 is called the "Aquarius Professional" on Waterpik's site. Differences Between this Aquarius and the Ultra. --while on Amazon, prices vary, Waterpik thinks the Aquarius is the nicer machine because they charge $20 more for the Aquarius than for the Ultra; --the Ultra has a button on the handle that you must hold down in order to keep the water flowing, if you let go, it stops; the Aquarius has an on/off toggle switch so that once you toggle it on, it keeps flowing without finger pressure, until you toggle it off; --the Aquarius comes with three Classic Jet tips, versus two with the Ultra. --the Aquarius includes a massage mode (have to admit that I don't use this at all). --the Aquarius includes an LED Function Indicator (ehh). --the Aquarius includes a Timer/Pacer (I use this every day and know that I would stop sooner than I should if it weren't on there). --the Ultra doesn't include anything that the Aquarius does not. Features That Are Identical Between the Aquarius and the Ultra. --both come in black and white (Aquarius, this page; Waterpik Ultra White and Black available here; --same water pressure. --same flow rate. --same pulse rate. --both have 10 pressure settings. --the tips rotate 360 degrees. --water capacity both in volume and in seconds. --both have covered water reservoirs. --almost identical weight: 1.46 pounds for this Aquarius and 1.48 for the Ultra. --both have three-year warranties. --both only have plugs for North America. SOME OTHER MODELS AVAILABLE: Waterpik Complete Care is still available for $10 more and gives you a shorter warranty (2 years instead of 3), no massage mode, no LED indicators, and fewer tips. If you're really price sensitive OR if you want to use medicaments OR you really hate filling the reservoir, the Waterpik Classic Pro is $30 less expensive on the Waterpik site (on Amazon, prices vary) includes a medicament reservoir, and holds up to 35 ounces (Aquarius and Ultra hold 22 ounces) but you will not get: --the good reviews that the Aquarius and Ultra have; Classic Pro is not nearly as well-liked; --the option of a black-colored model; --the maximum water pressure of 100 PSI (it's 90 PSI instead). --four pressure settings: you get only six pressure settings instead of ten (but honestly, how many people need the subtlety of more than six settings? ); --the super-important-to-me Timer/Pacer. --water control on the handle (it works like the Ultra: you have to hold a button down); --a covered reservoir; --covered tip storage; --massage mode; --LED Function Indicator; --the ability to use any tips other than the Classic, the Pik Pocket and the Tongue Cleaner (Waterpik does not make compatible Orthodontic tips, Plaque Seeker tips, or Toothbrush tips for the Waterpik Classic Pro). --the third year of warranty, Classic only comes with a tow-year warranty."
"PROS: • Easy to Use - Fill it with warm water or water mixed with mouthwash (same amount of mouthwash you'd normally use diluted in the water), choose the intensity and your head attachment, put the wand end in your mouth, make sure the switch on the wand is turned on (I leave mine turned on), turn the power button on, start at a back molar and work your way forward, keeping your head tilted forward and lips puckered so the water pours out into the sink. • Oral Hygiene - The water pushes bacteria and food particles out, effectively doing the same job as flossing and mouthwashing. This doesn't affect me though as I leave it on and just use the power button on the machine to start and stop water flow. TIPS: • Putting a washcloth or grip pad (like what you line cabinets with or what you open the pickle jar with) under the unit to help lower the vibrations. • Once a month do a cleaning rinse: Clean the basin out with vinegar, allowing it to soak for an hour and put the wand tips in with it - this will kill odor causing germs. UPDATE: After over two years it's still performing like new, staying clean inside and out, and my teeth have never been healthier!"
"Just got braces and I absolutely love this product."
10 Pressure Settings, 7 Water Flossing Tips, 90 Seconds of Water Capacity.Compatible With 120VAC/60Hz Outlets.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The total number of tips adds up to seven because Waterpik provides three identical Classic Jet Tips (see below for descriptions of each). "CLASSIC JET TIP" (you get 3). To identify it: it is the only tip style that you get three of. Rather than include links to the replacement tips in this review, I recommend that you just do a search for "Waterpik JT-100E". If you search by the tip's name, you will probably get results that include tips that are not compatible with your Aquarius. (Note For Ultra Buyers: the Ultra uses the same model tips as the Aquarius, provided here.). This tip allows you to brush your teeth and Waterpik at the same time. As efficient as that sounds, there must be a reason why they included 3 Classic Jet Tips and only 1 Toothbrush Tip. Search for "Waterpik TB-100E" to find compatible replacement tips. "PLAQUE SEEKER TIP" (quantity: 1) (my daily use tip). To identify it: look for fewer bristles than are on the Toothbrush Tip. ), you can just use this tip as your daily tip all around your mouth. "PIK POCKET TIP" (quantity: 1). To identify it: it looks like the Classic Jet Tip but with an extra pointy attachment at the end. OTHER WATERPIK TIPS YOU CAN BUY ON AMAZON COMPATIBLE WITH THE WATERPIK AQUARIUS: these don't come with your Aquarius but they are compatible with it, and you may find them useful: --Orthodontic tip OD-100E. --Tongue Cleaner TC-100E. Finally, Waterpik also offers a storage case that comes with six compatible tips. THE WATERPIK AQUARIUS VERUS THE WATERPIK ULTRA: A SHOWDOWN. Some reviewers have argued that the older Waterpik WP100W Ultra Dental Water Flosser is a better device. Here are the differences according to Amazon and Waterpik (you can do comparisons between any current models on Waterpik's website, just type in Waterpik dot com then choose Oral Hygiene): This Model, the Waterpik Aquarius WP-660 is called the "Aquarius Professional" on Waterpik's site. Differences Between this Aquarius and the Ultra. --while on Amazon, prices vary, Waterpik thinks the Aquarius is the nicer machine because they charge $20 more for the Aquarius than for the Ultra; --the Ultra has a button on the handle that you must hold down in order to keep the water flowing, if you let go, it stops; the Aquarius has an on/off toggle switch so that once you toggle it on, it keeps flowing without finger pressure, until you toggle it off; --the Aquarius comes with three Classic Jet tips, versus two with the Ultra. --the Aquarius includes a massage mode (have to admit that I don't use this at all). --the Aquarius includes an LED Function Indicator (ehh). --the Aquarius includes a Timer/Pacer (I use this every day and know that I would stop sooner than I should if it weren't on there). --the Ultra doesn't include anything that the Aquarius does not. Features That Are Identical Between the Aquarius and the Ultra. --both come in black and white (Aquarius, this page; Waterpik Ultra White and Black available here; --same water pressure. --same flow rate. --same pulse rate. --both have 10 pressure settings. --the tips rotate 360 degrees. --water capacity both in volume and in seconds. --both have covered water reservoirs. --almost identical weight: 1.46 pounds for this Aquarius and 1.48 for the Ultra. --both have three-year warranties. --both only have plugs for North America. SOME OTHER MODELS AVAILABLE: Waterpik Complete Care is still available for $10 more and gives you a shorter warranty (2 years instead of 3), no massage mode, no LED indicators, and fewer tips. If you're really price sensitive OR if you want to use medicaments OR you really hate filling the reservoir, the Waterpik Classic Pro is $30 less expensive on the Waterpik site (on Amazon, prices vary) includes a medicament reservoir, and holds up to 35 ounces (Aquarius and Ultra hold 22 ounces) but you will not get: --the good reviews that the Aquarius and Ultra have; Classic Pro is not nearly as well-liked; --the option of a black-colored model; --the maximum water pressure of 100 PSI (it's 90 PSI instead). --four pressure settings: you get only six pressure settings instead of ten (but honestly, how many people need the subtlety of more than six settings? ); --the super-important-to-me Timer/Pacer. --water control on the handle (it works like the Ultra: you have to hold a button down); --a covered reservoir; --covered tip storage; --massage mode; --LED Function Indicator; --the ability to use any tips other than the Classic, the Pik Pocket and the Tongue Cleaner (Waterpik does not make compatible Orthodontic tips, Plaque Seeker tips, or Toothbrush tips for the Waterpik Classic Pro). --the third year of warranty, Classic only comes with a tow-year warranty."
"PROS: • Easy to Use - Fill it with warm water or water mixed with mouthwash (same amount of mouthwash you'd normally use diluted in the water), choose the intensity and your head attachment, put the wand end in your mouth, make sure the switch on the wand is turned on (I leave mine turned on), turn the power button on, start at a back molar and work your way forward, keeping your head tilted forward and lips puckered so the water pours out into the sink. • Oral Hygiene - The water pushes bacteria and food particles out, effectively doing the same job as flossing and mouthwashing. This doesn't affect me though as I leave it on and just use the power button on the machine to start and stop water flow. TIPS: • Putting a washcloth or grip pad (like what you line cabinets with or what you open the pickle jar with) under the unit to help lower the vibrations. • Once a month do a cleaning rinse: Clean the basin out with vinegar, allowing it to soak for an hour and put the wand tips in with it - this will kill odor causing germs. UPDATE: After over two years it's still performing like new, staying clean inside and out, and my teeth have never been healthier!"
"Just got braces and I absolutely love this product."
High-volume reservoir with 90+ seconds of water capacity and sonic toothbrush technology with 25% faster bristle speed than other leading sonic toothbrushes. Rechargeable toothbrush and Pressure range 10 to 100 PSI.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I looked up the owners manual and it clearly states that there is no replacement battery pack available for the toothbrush and that once it stops holding a charge, the whole toothbrush unit must be replaced. So I unsoldered the wires and took the battery pack to Batteries Plus. Shame on Waterpik for using such a low capacity battery in the first place and not making the battery more easily replaceable."
"I put off buying one of these things for so long thinking, "There's NO WAY this actually works like manual flossing does!" My teeth are pretty crowded in my mouth and when food gets stuck in between teeth it can take some effort to get out, but my gums aren't very healthy and I get a lot of cavities even though I brush and floss regularly, plus I'm not a teenager anymore (34 y/o female), so I thought maybe it was finally time to be a grown up and see what all the waterpik fuss is about. I bought this when it went on sale during the holiday prime deals of the day and have been using it for several weeks now and I have to say, I'M A BELIEVER!!!! It ensures that you brush for the full recommended 2 minutes (which I can promise you I wasn't doing before) with a pulse every 30 seconds to let you know when to change locations etc. What I don't love as much: - Takes up a fair bit of real estate on your bathroom sink counter top. I mean, this is probably par for the course with similar products but holy cow, it sounds like firing up a generator and using a small jack hammer all at once! Not ideal for husband and wife who wake up/go to sleep on vastly different schedules. If you're new to water flossing as I was, I STRONGLY recommend that you start on a lower setting your first few times out of the gate until you get used to it. If you don't want this thing going in full fire hose mode turning your bathroom into the splash zone at seaworld, KEEP YOUR LIPS CLOSED around the water pik at all times!! So, I ALWAYS drain the tank when I use it and refill right before use, and I ALWAYS let it run for 2-3 seconds in my sink first to clear the line of any previous standing water before I stick the thing in my mouth to avoid any unpleasant sensations. He turned it on with water in the tank one time...sweet mother of pearl the mess he made... 8) I find that the best combination is to first brush with the sonic toothbrush, then use the water pik, then if I feel like it's needed I do a quick pass with manual floss, then I rinse for a minute with listerine and my mouth feels like new every time! To sum up, this thing has REALLY made a difference in the health and feel of my teeth and gums in just a few weeks. If you've got teeth and gum problems of any kind, I HIGHLY recommend buying this set."
"The instructions say to "just let the water flow freely out of your mouth," but when I try that, some water tends to stream down the handle and onto my hand and then down my arm and often down my leg. There's no better way for getting pieces of a salad, or nuts or other little items that get easily wedged in your mouth. Also, I've gotten better about not spraying the whole bathroom, You do have a pause button on the handle, but you need to press it firmly to suppress the water flow, otherwise, it will leak."
Best Oral Care Products
First in category – Waterpik Water Flosser awarded the American Dental Association (ADA) Seal of Acceptance.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The total number of tips adds up to seven because Waterpik provides three identical Classic Jet Tips (see below for descriptions of each). "CLASSIC JET TIP" (you get 3). To identify it: it is the only tip style that you get three of. Rather than include links to the replacement tips in this review, I recommend that you just do a search for "Waterpik JT-100E". If you search by the tip's name, you will probably get results that include tips that are not compatible with your Aquarius. (Note For Ultra Buyers: the Ultra uses the same model tips as the Aquarius, provided here.). This tip allows you to brush your teeth and Waterpik at the same time. As efficient as that sounds, there must be a reason why they included 3 Classic Jet Tips and only 1 Toothbrush Tip. Search for "Waterpik TB-100E" to find compatible replacement tips. "PLAQUE SEEKER TIP" (quantity: 1) (my daily use tip). To identify it: look for fewer bristles than are on the Toothbrush Tip. ), you can just use this tip as your daily tip all around your mouth. "PIK POCKET TIP" (quantity: 1). To identify it: it looks like the Classic Jet Tip but with an extra pointy attachment at the end. OTHER WATERPIK TIPS YOU CAN BUY ON AMAZON COMPATIBLE WITH THE WATERPIK AQUARIUS: these don't come with your Aquarius but they are compatible with it, and you may find them useful: --Orthodontic tip OD-100E. --Tongue Cleaner TC-100E. Finally, Waterpik also offers a storage case that comes with six compatible tips. THE WATERPIK AQUARIUS VERUS THE WATERPIK ULTRA: A SHOWDOWN. Some reviewers have argued that the older Waterpik WP100W Ultra Dental Water Flosser is a better device. Here are the differences according to Amazon and Waterpik (you can do comparisons between any current models on Waterpik's website, just type in Waterpik dot com then choose Oral Hygiene): This Model, the Waterpik Aquarius WP-660 is called the "Aquarius Professional" on Waterpik's site. Differences Between this Aquarius and the Ultra. --while on Amazon, prices vary, Waterpik thinks the Aquarius is the nicer machine because they charge $20 more for the Aquarius than for the Ultra; --the Ultra has a button on the handle that you must hold down in order to keep the water flowing, if you let go, it stops; the Aquarius has an on/off toggle switch so that once you toggle it on, it keeps flowing without finger pressure, until you toggle it off; --the Aquarius comes with three Classic Jet tips, versus two with the Ultra. --the Aquarius includes a massage mode (have to admit that I don't use this at all). --the Aquarius includes an LED Function Indicator (ehh). --the Aquarius includes a Timer/Pacer (I use this every day and know that I would stop sooner than I should if it weren't on there). --the Ultra doesn't include anything that the Aquarius does not. Features That Are Identical Between the Aquarius and the Ultra. --both come in black and white (Aquarius, this page; Waterpik Ultra White and Black available here; --same water pressure. --same flow rate. --same pulse rate. --both have 10 pressure settings. --the tips rotate 360 degrees. --water capacity both in volume and in seconds. --both have covered water reservoirs. --almost identical weight: 1.46 pounds for this Aquarius and 1.48 for the Ultra. --both have three-year warranties. --both only have plugs for North America. SOME OTHER MODELS AVAILABLE: Waterpik Complete Care is still available for $10 more and gives you a shorter warranty (2 years instead of 3), no massage mode, no LED indicators, and fewer tips. If you're really price sensitive OR if you want to use medicaments OR you really hate filling the reservoir, the Waterpik Classic Pro is $30 less expensive on the Waterpik site (on Amazon, prices vary) includes a medicament reservoir, and holds up to 35 ounces (Aquarius and Ultra hold 22 ounces) but you will not get: --the good reviews that the Aquarius and Ultra have; Classic Pro is not nearly as well-liked; --the option of a black-colored model; --the maximum water pressure of 100 PSI (it's 90 PSI instead). --four pressure settings: you get only six pressure settings instead of ten (but honestly, how many people need the subtlety of more than six settings? ); --the super-important-to-me Timer/Pacer. --water control on the handle (it works like the Ultra: you have to hold a button down); --a covered reservoir; --covered tip storage; --massage mode; --LED Function Indicator; --the ability to use any tips other than the Classic, the Pik Pocket and the Tongue Cleaner (Waterpik does not make compatible Orthodontic tips, Plaque Seeker tips, or Toothbrush tips for the Waterpik Classic Pro). --the third year of warranty, Classic only comes with a tow-year warranty."
"PROS: • Easy to Use - Fill it with warm water or water mixed with mouthwash (same amount of mouthwash you'd normally use diluted in the water), choose the intensity and your head attachment, put the wand end in your mouth, make sure the switch on the wand is turned on (I leave mine turned on), turn the power button on, start at a back molar and work your way forward, keeping your head tilted forward and lips puckered so the water pours out into the sink. • Oral Hygiene - The water pushes bacteria and food particles out, effectively doing the same job as flossing and mouthwashing. This doesn't affect me though as I leave it on and just use the power button on the machine to start and stop water flow. TIPS: • Putting a washcloth or grip pad (like what you line cabinets with or what you open the pickle jar with) under the unit to help lower the vibrations. • Once a month do a cleaning rinse: Clean the basin out with vinegar, allowing it to soak for an hour and put the wand tips in with it - this will kill odor causing germs. UPDATE: After over two years it's still performing like new, staying clean inside and out, and my teeth have never been healthier!"
"Just got braces and I absolutely love this product."
Best Toothbrushes
The professionally inspired design of the Cross Action brush head surrounds each tooth with bristles angled at 16 degrees, and 3D cleaning action oscillates, rotates, and pulsates to break up and remove up to 300% more plaque than a regular manual toothbrush. Remove 300% more plaque along the gum line than a regular manual toothbrush.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Recently I left home for an extended vacation and was about to order a $189 brush when I found an unbiased website that compared and contrasted benefits of electric model toothbrushes."
"My least favorite parts are the built-in timers that vibrates the handle every 30 seconds to let you know when to change areas of your mouth and every 2 minutes (dentist recommended time). PROS: - Rechargeable (lasts about 7 days with regular use). - Spins (doesn't just vibrate). - Comes with base (which is also the charger). -Pressure sensitive (prevents gum damage). CONS: - 30 second/2 minute interval timer can be annoying (at least for me). - Long extension cable that cannot be tucked into the base (cosmetic complaint that may be beneficial for some who have far outlets). - Brush heads will be spent fairly quickly due to the spinning action of brush. The pictures I've provided include chapstick and a quarter for scale."
"After years of issues with weak teeth, extractions and fillings I find myself facing more in-depth dental work. When the dentist talked about their glories and the importance of keeping a few of my "key" teeth, I paid a little more attention."
"It occasionally stutters while using or I would have gave it 5 stars, but at this price i can buy a new one every 2 years and not worry about an internal dead battery replacement like the "100$ and up" ones. Get the real Oral B cross action brush replacements if you like them, as the generic ones are not even close."
"I am very happy with my purchase this was a very good price for this electric toothbrush I have had an electric toothbrush before but it broke the battery did not work anymore this is a great replacement it was brand new I am very happy with it my teeth are now clean again."
"I don't know it there is a problem with the device or that is just how it operates."
"Dentist told me that my gumline was receding due to aggressive brushing (a little OCD about cleanliness I guess)."
"The toothbrush is timed for 2 minutes of brushing with pulses every 30 seconds so you know to switch quadrants of your mouth."
Best Dental Floss
Effectively removes tough plaque between teeth and just below the gum line.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The floss slips around and becomes difficult to draw out and cut."
"I love love love this floss."
"My wife likes the thing, stringy kind of floss, but that stuff hurts my gums."
"always used to buy individual rolls at the grocery store. I might have gotten a "bad" pack, but I have now tried 3 different rolls, and all have been far inferior in quality to the Glide I am used to."
"I LOVE this floss and will never use another brand for floss."
"This floss was okay but my boxes all had trouble dispensing floss."
"This is the best floss in my opinion."
"best floss on the market in my opinion."
Best Dental Picks
Flexible, rubber bristles slide between teeth to help safely remove plaque and food particles.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I have just had an extension deep tooth cleaning with my dental hygienist, and hoped these picks would enable faster cleaning. Obviously everyones teeth are different, but if like me your teeth are close together you may find these are too wide to fit."
"Although these aren't real strong and I sometimes need to use 2 of them for all my teeth, they are wonderful and do just as good a job as dental floss."
"These are so much easier to use than dental floss."
"They move into tight spaces between the teeth, massaging the gums as well as removing plaque."
"My Dad was a dentist and he always used G.U.M products with his patients, It is a name you can trust...I know he did."
"I have hated using floss since time immemorial so, of course, I don't."
"We have used this product for several years and find them to be more convenient and superior to anything else available."
"Sometimes these bend on me, but it could be because my gums are in bad shape and my teeth are close together."