Customer Comments:
 Unsatisfactory September 7, 2008
The Waterpik worked fitfully from first use. After three days it quit entirely. Thanks to Amazon we had no difficulty returning it. We replaced it with the ConAir, lower rated but more effective.
 Great product! August 23, 2008
The first Waterpik I purchased was the portable rechargeable one. It was fine at first, but I left it for three weeks unplugged to go on a trip, and when I got back it would not charge at all. I still had my receipt so I took it back and was reluctant to buy another one. I did some research and decided to try the Personal Water Jet. So far it is great - it is not very noisy, easy to use, and I really like the lever that lets you adjust the pressure. I still haven't used it full force yet - there's plenty of pressure when the lever is put half way. I like that it came with two tips and the tongue cleaner. One thing I do after I use any type of mouthwash in the reservoir is afterwards I put in clear water and run it for 15-20 seconds to get the mouthwash out of the system. This makes sure there is not any build up in the lines. I read that this could help prolong the life of the appliance. I am saving my receipt, however, because there is a two year warranty and I can return it if something goes wrong.
Great WaterPik WP-65 July 31, 2008
I have an older version of the WaterPik that is much simpler in design, and limited in versatility.
What I like:
A good range of useful attachments to enhance oral hygiene.
Good design of attachment and wand storage.
Controls are placed for ergonomic ease of use.
Easy attachment and removal of cleaning tool tips that are color coded for easy identification.
Water flow and pressure are easily adjustable and the wand rotates 360 degrees.
Large reservoir to hold enough water/mouthwash mixture to service two people.
The price was extremely good.
What I don't like:
The water flow cutoff button on the wand is hard to use and is a momentary off. I would prefer a button that is easier to operate. The quality of this one is poor.
The wand has a sloppy swival connection where the quick release coupling is connected to the main body of the wand. I would like to see a little less slop.
Summary: This is a great product and is reasonably priced. It has improved my health remarkably by helping keep my gums free of food debris in hard to reach areas. It is hard to believe how much food debris can be lodged in the gums and in between the teeth even after rigorously brushing, flossing, and rinsing with mouthwash.
Water Pik is just fine June 28, 2008
I found the Water Pik to work just fine. I had used one maybe 15 years ago and had switched to dental floss and an Oral B oscillating toothbrush. My back tooth had shown some gum separation as reported by my dentist. So I added the Water Pik to my regimen (additional 2 minutes or so) and find that it has tightened my gums such that some initial bleeding stopped after about 5 applications. The Water Pik seems just as reliable to me as the one I used many years ago and while there is some extra water that needs to be wiped away at the edge of the sink, this is far from messy and, I believe, well worth adding for improved protection against gum problems.
 Nearly the same, lower price June 15, 2008
The WP-65 replaced my six year old WP-70 on which the hose had finally developed a leak I couldn't fix. I wish they would have included their new under-the-gum spout and that they would re-issure the multi-holed sprayer that used to come with the appliance. Except for the color of the reservoir, this one is the same as and cost $15 less than I paid for the original. The only functional difference is the slider control on the head. The old one clicked distinctly into each of the five settings while the new one slips from one to another with just the slightest touch. I don't rate that an improvement. But if this one lasts as long as its predecessor, I'll count myself lucky.
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