Waterpik Cordless Advanced 2.0 Water Flosser For Teeth, Gums, Braces, Dental Care With Travel Bag and 4 Tips, ADA Accepted, Rechargeable, Portable, and Waterproof, Black WP-582, Packaging May Vary

Pros*It works!Two years ago my teeth mysteriously and suddenly began to sort of dissolve. I think it may have been medication related, but anyway I saw a top periodontist who not only did deep cleaning of the gums, but did a laser treatment under the teeth, deep into the gums. Then came several tooth implants and other procedures, all for the low, low price of $35,000! Needless to say, I got very serious about my teeth and gum care. My dentist recommended that I add water flossing to my daily cleaning routine and said he used a water pik himself.I had never used a water pik device because I thought they had to remain plugged into the wall and would take up a lot of space. It's pretty amazing how clean it gets teeth and gums, and with no pain and no bleeding and no difficulty getting floss in between teeth. Several months after most of the work had been done, I went in for a cleaning. The tech had practically nothing to do. She said my mouth was the best she'd seen all day. I could hardly believe it. (Note: I also floss and use those little brushes that go in between teeth.)Someone mentioned that theirs was hard to keep clean. I just rinse mine with warm water right after using it and put both pieces in the dish rack to dry. No problem. If I felt like I really needed to dry it right away, I'd use a hair drier.*It really holds a charge. I don't even remember charging the first one I got, but I never had to charge it again.Cons*Not very sturdy. I just bought my 2nd one because my first one dropped on the floor and a bottom piece broke off, un-fixable.*You really have to learn how to aim it. I routinely squirt myself in the eye and the cat gets out of the bathroom when she sees me take it out.

First time owning a Waterpik...you may want to take a minute and read the instructions. As a 54 year old female, I totally took it for granted that I should read the instructions before using. Let me just say, if you don't like the way it flosses you can certainly use it to power wash your bathroom.I was super excited to get my new waterpik set up. I ripped open the packaging, found the plug for charging and quickly got her plugged in. After a few hours of energizing, I was ready to test her out...I filled with water and quickly hit the ON BUTTON, little did I know you should have the thing in your mouth before powering on AND it isn't a good idea to try to get it in your mouth while running either. The force of the water is so aggressive it will spray everywhere, on the mirror, on the ceiling, bounced off my teeth and everywhere. Also, reviewing what button does what is a definite must, during my rush to turn the thing off, I increased the power in which the water was blasting and sent it pulsing in the sky. Needless to say my bathroom hasn't had that kind of cleaning in years. If only I had a video of this amazing experience.

I purchased this advanced cordless model for two reasons:1. I didn't want a big bulky unit with tubes and wires cluttering my bathroom2. Needed a waterpik that could be used while travellingThis is a truly fantastic product which ultimately sorted out my gum disease and prevented major gum surgery.My periodontist was so amazed when I saw him and did a double take when he read in the file that I had last seen him 6 months previously!He hardly had any work to doI have been using this since the beginning of October 2017The first time I used it, it alternated between tickling my gums and feeling like there were needles attacking my mouth!I couldn't finish my whole mouth due to this and my gums were bleeding in a few placesI was unprepared for the PULSING water as I assumed it was just a steady stream of waterOne needs to persevere, as your mouth needs to get used to the waterpik sensations.It took about a week to get used to it and during this time my gums still bled.Over time, the bleeding got less and less and eventually stopped altogether as did my swollen gumsFirst ImpressionsIt was bit bulkier than it looks in the picturesI had to start on the LOW setting as the water pressure is quite strongAfter a month, I have moved to MEDIUM and am now on HIGHSome reviews have mentioned that they feel that the pressure is not strong enough, but it seems that the measure is compared to the plug in model which is understandably more powerfulHaving said that, I don't think that I personally could handle more pressure as on occasion, if one points the nozzle incorrectly on the gums, it still can feel like needles on the gums but this is very rare (The pressure of this portable model is approximately 75psi)The little flap where you fill the reservoir doesn't seem to be too tight when you first use it, but it works like a charm and water doesn't leak outThe buttons are well positioned and one doesn't push them by mistakeAt first, it was quite difficult to do the inside of my teeth, until I realised that the nozzle swivels, which made all the differenceIn terms of travelling, it is supplied with a grey plastic "blocker" which is inserted in place of the nozzle.This prevents residual water from leaking outIt is quite difficult to empty ALL the water out of it, so when travelling, ensure that it is put in a Ziploc bag as there will be a small amount of water that will leak outI use dental floss before using the waterpik.There is no special reason for this, other than I am used to using dental floss anyway and feel that this assists in removing plaque from the sides of the teethThe reservoir holds a fair amount of water (I suppose that there has to be a balance between size and capacity)I fill up between 3 or 4 times during a session which is very easy to doAlthough there are third party generic hard cases available, it would be nice if Waterpik had a custom hard case as an option which would be larger at one end and narrower at the other end so as not to cause unnecessary bulk in your suitcase.A hard case is a necessity as otherwise the buttons will be pressed and the likelihood of the unit being cracked or broken when you take it out of your suitcase is quite highPROSPortableEfficientWireless charging (more on that below)Does a fantastic job3 pressure levelsErgonomic fit to your handCONSNo proper hard caseUnintelligent battery - big issueUnable to empty it completely so a small amount of water leaks out when travellingBIG FLAW!!!!The reason for only four stars is that the battery is very old technology in that if you charge it for more than four hours, the battery overcharges and will no longer hold a charge which renders the Waterpik uselessOne would expect that with the technology available today, the battery shouldn't be a problem, but it isIt is mentioned in the user manual, but it is not highlighted and the consequences are not explainedWaterpik really need to address this issue as it has the potential to damage their reputationIt is worth paying a few dollars extra not to have this issueTo charge the unit, place the magnetic charger on the body near the bottom (the charger is magnetised and will automatically attach to the correct spot) and it starts charging, BUT you have to remember to remove the charger as soon as its charged (about four hours), which is not convenient at allCONCLUSIONDespite the battery/charging issue, I think that this is a fantastic product but would ONLY recommend it if you are willing to put up with and manage the charging of itIt would really be nice if Waterpik would comment and clarify the issue

After dentist recommended the waterpik for my husband I went ahead and ordered it. He had a hard time working it at first and sprayed the ceiling and mirrors a few times. Reservoir can also be filled with mouthwash, please use water until you get used to it so you don’t spray mouthwash everywhere. Once he got the hang of it he really liked it. He used it after having his teeth deep cleaned and was worried it would hurt. He said it cleaned had good pressure without being painful. He was surprised to see he could turn up the pressure if needed. He said it was powerful enough to clean. I really liked that I didn’t have to buy special water to fill the reservoir he can just use the water from the faucet. I didn’t think it was noisy. I ended up buying myself one because I love a clean mouth.