"If Waterpiks can be fun. . ." | 2008-10-01 |
| - Reviewed By User: A39658GMU8FNRJ |
| I know this is a topic that will have everyone holding their breath but, honestly, for the price, this is a great little portable Waterpik. This one is the 3rd of its type for me and I have used it for on and off over 7 or 8 years. I bought it because my dentist insisted I start using a Waterpik. I use a larger one at my home but when I began traveling on my job I needed a portable one. Then I began pet sitting and used it when I was staying at someone else's home. Now I am serving in the Peace Corps in Ukraine. In all instances, it has been very handy. And my dentist is happy and my teeth are cleaner. What more can I ask!! |
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"Good tool -- easier than flossing" | 2008-09-19 |
| - Reviewed By User: AHQRU3MRORIWQ |
| 1. It is portable, so I can take it into the washroom at work and clean my teeth, but easy to keep secure in my locker.br /2. It works very well getting stuff out from between my teeth.br /3. I have to fill it up at least twice, each time I use it.br /4. I have to use warm water, otherwise it makes my teeth hurt.br / The charger was a little iffy to start with, but I was able to figure out how to get the plug in the socket just right so it will charge properly. |
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"Cordless Waterpik" | 2008-08-27 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1SH4Q8AW3GFZ6 |
This is a very functional,and convenient waterpik.One that has an adequate water and pressure chamber.Also it requires minimal vanity space. I recommend this product. |
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"Was good while it worked" | 2008-08-26 |
| - Reviewed By nazeehshaheen |
| It worked well for the first 6 months or so. Then, water stopped coming out of it. I opened it to take a look at what the problem is and found that one of the plastic parts has warn down. This has only been used for about 6 month and that tells you how poor quality the parts used are. |
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"Great for what it is...Small and Portable!" | 2008-07-25 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1OG5GN58D7TWM |
I bought this just prior to getting braces. I am in my 30's so I know what I need to do to keep my braces clean and was looking for something that wasn't bulky but would work well. After promptly breaking the high power tip because I didn't read directions I figured out how to use it properly with the low power. It fishes all the gunk out and helps my mouth feel cleaner as well as clean out the braces so that they continue to dig into my cheeks and tongue. I have now broken the low power tip and just ordered replacements (cheaper on Amazon even with shipping than at the waterpik store) and I miss using it already. Yes I have to refill it, but it's portable - isn't the point of being cordless/portable making it small enough to carry around? I took it on vacation and it lasted all week with no recharge. I (knock on wood) have not had any issue with the battery and no, I don't drain it all the way first. |
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"One has worked for years; the other lasted three weeks" | 2008-07-20 |
| - Reviewed By jimsi125 |
My dentist talked me into getting braces in my 40s, and I can't imagine surviving through orthodontics without a Waterpik -- there is no other way to do what these machines do.
Having said that, Waterpik's quality control is dreadful. I have a personal model at home, and -- I am not making this up -- I had to send it back for replacement twice in the first week of operation. The woman in customer service actually said "Well, maybe the third time will be a charm", and in fact I have had no further trouble with that unit in three years.
I own two WP-360W Waterpiks, one that I bought two years ago (and still going strong), and one that I bought on vacation last month. I used the new unit without incident for three weeks, and then it suddenly stopped operating. There was no transition period during which it worked intermittently or slowly; it abruptly stopped working, and as soon as I finish writing this review, I am going to throw it away.
When it works, the WP-360W is a great product. Sure, it is noisy, and sometimes the tip pops off and spatters you with water because the designers located the "eject" button for the tip right next to the "on" button. But it does a good job, and it's a "must" if you wear braces and like to travel.
I would strongly encourage you to keep your receipt for any Waterpik product you buy, because -- if my experience is typical -- you are likely to encounter quality problems. It's really a shame that their manufacturing QA mars what would otherwise be an excellent product. |
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"Great for Braces!" | 2008-07-07 |
| - Reviewed By jlr27t |
| I don't know what the complaint is about this. This is a great product and convenient. Pros: Takes up less space, easy to fill up, can take on the go. Cons: Have to have a large sink to fill up, wipe down after use. You have to sacrific a little bit for the convenience of it. If you do only get 2-3 years out of it, that is only $22, which is not too bad and seems about right to other waterpics. All in all, it is a great product, just wipe it down after you use it with your towel or tissue, so the water doesn't get in the AC plug. |
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"Not bad!" | 2008-07-06 |
| - Reviewed By User: A101E9V26QADE1 |
| Had this for a few weeks with no problem and it still holds its first charge. |
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"Do Not Buy This Waterpick!!" | 2008-07-06 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2WTPZT38WBVHF |
| I bought this Waterpick In January 2008 it lasted until March 2008. I took it to a repair shop the repairman open it up it was all full of rust. The motor, battery where all shot. Don't buy this artical. You will be sorry. |
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"replacement noisy and less powerful" | 2008-06-24 |
| - Reviewed By nevam |
This is a replacement for one that lasted 10+ years. This one sounds like a threshing machine, is not as powerful, difficult to seat, therefore leaks. What happened to Waterpik? Made in China now? Wish I knew what to replace it with.
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