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..to everyone who has recommended buying a waterpik. I got the cordless plus one from Boots today for £45 and couldn't be happier with my purchase. Had a right little giggle to myself when I first attempted to use it, spraying water all over the bathroom and myself, haha!

I just got one yesterday!! I love it and I haven't even gotten my braces on yet. I had braces in the past and I wish I had one back then.

I also gave my bathroom a shower when I tried to use it lol. Somehow I kept forgetting to press the button when I took it out of my mouth. I'm hoping this coordination issue improves lol

Yes it is THE BEST INVENTION EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!! for people with braces. I seriously don't know why the orthos don't give you one when you get your braces, even if they had to charge you. I get a 100% better cleaning with the cordless waterpik then with brushing and flossing alone.

I travel with mine and have seriously considered taking it in my purse to restaurants but have not yet .LOL. If it was a bit quieter I would.

So if anyone is considering it, JUST DO IT, If mine broke I would be buying one within 5 minutes, it is that good.

A little hint...... my friend said that you should always leave it plugged in because it extends the battery life, they did not with their 1st one and Waterpik sent them a new one because it is a common problem I guess if you don't.

I LOVE MY WATERPIKS!!! Yes, plural. I use the regular one at home, and I just bought a portable one for work, and used it for the first time today. It's a lot bigger than I thought it would be, and the water that fits in the reservoir is just enough for me to do a quick once-over on the front and back of my teeth before I have to refill it. But it's more than I need to get all my food particles out after lunch.

Thanks for the tip on keeping it plugged in. Not sure where I could keep it plugged in at work, but I'll figure out something.

What kind/brand of waterpik do you guys use? I'm thinking of getting one but have no idea which one is good (and doesn't take up too much counterspace). Thanks!!!

I've definitely sprayed water all over the bathroom with the waterpik. I have the ultra water flosser waterpik that has to be plugged in, but I still like it. It took me a while to figure out how to use it without getting water everywhere and I only started using it when I got braces.

england wrote:What kind/brand of waterpik do you guys use? I'm thinking of getting one but have no idea which one is good (and doesn't take up too much counterspace). Thanks!!!

This is the waterpik I have and I love it!

http://www.amazon.com/Waterpik-WP-100W- ... 080&sr=8-1

I seriously can't imagine the condition my teeth may be in without it! I brush diligently, floss, and the waterpik still finds pieces of food lodged in there. I have an expander and bite splint in addition to braces so there are lots of nooks and crannies!!

sjs8906 - that's the same one I use, too! It's just amazing tovme how you can brush and floss forever, and the Waterpik will STILL find something in there. The first few days I practiced with it, I had the cleanest eyeballs and nostrils in town!

This is the one I have I think or the newest model

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000UW ... d_i=507846

The reviews on Amazon aren't very good though, these people obviously don't have braces.

It is worth every penny. I do not have any counter space to put the plug in one, so this is great for me. I have thought about getting the Quickbreeze, either the one for the sink or shower.

http://www.amazon.com/Breeze-Inc-QuickB ... 863&sr=1-1

I love my waterpik. I use the newest model and have used the older one in the past.
Best purchase I have made since my treatment began. Don't use it after surgery though as it is too powerful.

I know what you mean catgyrl, the first few days my eyeballs and nostrils (not to mention the bathroom mirror, counter, floor, etc!!) were pretty clean as well!