WaterPik WP-72 Professional Dental Water Jet
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WaterPik WP-72 Professional Dental Water Jet Details
Manufacturer: WaterpikBrand: Waterpik
Model: WP-72
Color: White / Clear
Product features:
- Recommended most by dental professionals
- Number one choice by consumers
- Great for people with braces
- Healthier Gums in 2 weeks, guaranteed
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Customer Reviews of WaterPik WP-72 Professional Dental Water Jet
Customer Review: Best of its type
Summary: 3 Stars
May 2003 -- I bought a WaterPik irrigator the day Lee Harvey Oswald was murdered (November 1963) and used it for 40 years. It's great for removing particles from among your teeth and has pressure settings that provide gentle to painful pulsations. The problem of splatter is avoided by closing the lips somewhat during use and leaning over the sink so the water can flow out of the mouth.
The other day when the pump in the 40-year-old WaterPik gave up, I rushed out and bought another WaterPik (the manufacturer no longer makes pumps for the old model). This new one worked okay for about six weeks before refusing to turn on. The store swapped it for another one four days ago. So far, it works fine, although I might note that the original WaterPik was more compact and easier to manipulate than the new design.
Update, May 26, 2006 -- The WaterPik still works more or less, but it often refuses to emit any water at all and at its best produces a stream at only one or two of the pressure settings. This gadget is obviously not built to the standards of the original.
Further update, July 13, 2006 -- The WaterPik (actually a model WP-60) produces no pulsations, and the water in the reservoir runs out the bottom of the base unit all over the counter. I assume the pump and/or the connection between the reservoir and the pump is leaking. The repair facility listed in the WaterPik web site says it does no repairs but merely sends items under warranty to the factory.
The original WaterPik design was simple, functional, and reliable. There was no need to change it at all. But the current models are larger, the pressure control has been removed from the base unit to the "wand," where it is nigh impossible to set one-handed during use, although the setting is easily changed inadvertently during use. The reservoir cannot be placed down over the base unit without removing the tip from the wand, whereas in the original design, the wand stood outside the base unit so that this could be done.
Further update, July 27, 2006 -- I now have a new Waterpik, the "Ultra Dental Water Jet." The device has no model number, only this name. So far it works just fine and has the advantage of being considerably smaller than the WP-60. Cost about $60, though, at Target. The Teledyne name no longer appears on the product or literature, so maybe the Waterpik company has re-formed itself for the better.
Description of WaterPik WP-72 Professional Dental Water Jet
The Waterpik Oral Cleaning System's gentle, pulsating action has been clinically proven to clean away Gingivitis-causing bacteria where brushing and flossing can't reach. Great for everyone, this oral cleaning system is perfect fro cleaning araound bracWhen used after regular brushing and flossing, this Waterpik irrigating system removes stubbornly lodged food bits and bacteria that can cause gingivitis and bad breath. Two reservoirs with ounce/millimeter guides are included: a large one for warm water and a small one for antibacterial solutions. Of the four cleaning attachments, two send pulsating jets of water into hard-to-reach crevices, especially around braces, crowns, and bridgework. A soft rubber-tipped attachment cleans under the gums, while the fourth attachment is a spoon-like device that scoops bacteria off the tongue, keeping bad breath at bay. An on/off switch is located on the base, which plugs into the wall, while a switch on the tool handle regulates pressure. The large reservoir doubles as a cover. With the cover on for storage, the compact Waterpik unit measures 7-1/4 by 4-3/4 by 4 inches. It comes with a two-year warranty against defects. --Ann Bieri
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