| WaterPik WP-60W Personal Dental Water Jet System | 
| Brand: Waterpik
Category: Health And Beauty
List Price: $44.99
Buy New: $37.29
You Save: $7.70 (17%)
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Rating:  56 reviews
Sales Rank: 3470
Color: White
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.5
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.3 x 4.6
Warranty: 1
MPN: WP-60W
Model: WP-60
UPC: 073950200066
EAN: 0073950200066
ASIN: B000063SLR
Release Date: May 1, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 3-4 business days
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| Features:
| • | Clinically proven 93% more effective than flossing at reducing gum disease | | • | Removes bacteria deep between teeth and below gumline where brushing alone won't reach | | • | Massages gums to make them strong and healthy | | • | Healthier Gums in 2 weeks, guaranteed, ideal for cleaning around braces and dental work | | • | Color coded jet tips |
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Product Description
The Water Pik Personal Oral Irrigator effectively fights gum disease by cleaning where brushing and flossing can't reach. 1,200 pulsating sets of water per minute reach between teeth and under the gum line to reduce harmful bacteria. Comes with one jet tip and one fresh breath tongue cleaner and is ideal for individual use. Ideal for cleaning around braces, crowns and bridgework. Can be used with water, mouthwash or any ani-bacterial rinse recommended by your dental professional. Reservoir acts as cover for compact storage. Durable, easy to use and easy to clean . 1-Year Warranty.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 51 more reviews...
 Great for Everyday Home Use! December 29, 2008
redhooded (USA)
I got this for Christmas and Love it!!! It makes my whole mouth feel super clean. I can see how it wouldn't be practical for taking it on trips...which is understandable (and that's why they make small hand held ones). I have super sensitive gums and often times when I floss or brush my gums bleed. I feel like this product gets the job done with out all the mess. It's a little hard to get used to at first ( I squirted myself in the face a couple of times) but is worth the hassle.
 Great little gadget December 27, 2008
EliYah
I've had my WP-60W for almost two years, ever since I started getting sore gums periodically, but rarely used it regularly. I have almost no counter space by the sink, so I kept putting it in the closet, where it would be forgotten until I started hurting again.
I finally gave in and now keep it perched on the edge of the sink. I had some bleeding the first couple times I used it, but now that's stopped and I even think the most troublesome pocket may be holding less debris. When I'm in a hurry I just irrigate the problem areas, but at night I give myself a thorough session with it. At this point, if I floss after I use the Waterpik, I get hardly anything off of my teeth!
The little monster is loud, but hey, it has to create a lot of pressure from a teeny tiny motor, and I'm sure the short lifespan of 2-4 years is what keeps the price so low. With twice-daily use I don't expect it live more than a couple more years, which frankly is a great bargain if I can avoid an oral surgeon or more fillings due to receding gums.
Last week I decided to splurge on a Waterpik Ultra Cordless Dental Water Jet, which was awful compared with the 60W--tiny reservoir, extremely awkward to handle, impossible to clean thoroughly--and is going right back to the store. Even with its noise and size, the 60W is far easier to use. I did consider the QuickBreeze - Dental Oral Irrigator w/ 36" hose, but it doesn't allow you to use mouthwash, which is important if you've got serious gum problems.
Here are some tips for the WP-60W:
* Press the reservoir down firmly over the gasket. When the water level is low it's likely to lose its connection; either press the reservoir down again or add water.
* When you get started, set the pressure to the lowest level and hold the pik pointing into the sink until the water starts; then you can get it into your mouth with no spray and carefully turn up the pressure.
* I never leave water in the reservoir; if you do, you're just asking for contamination or bacteria. That's why I decided not to buy the one with the covered reservoir.
* To keep things as sanitary as possible, rinse the reservoir and run clear water through the machine if you've used mouthwash. Remove the 'pik' and rinse it out under the faucet. Then hold the handle in the sink below the level of the reservoir to allow water to drain out of the cord and shake it into the sink a few times to remove any remaining water in the handle. I then turn the reservoir over and prop it up on the unit until it dries out, since I'm concerned with bacterial or algae buildup.
All in all, this is a great machine. It sounds like Waterpik is great about replacing bad units within a year (without a receipt!!). Nothing is made the way it used to be, but given the low price I'm not too concerned.
 Pain in the you-know-what... December 17, 2008
Charlie Griffin
This is my third Waterpik oral irrigation system. The first two lasted at least 3 years. This one is a piece of you-know-what. First, the resevoir does not fit over the unit with the irrigator tool in place after use. Second, I have to fiddle with the resevoir several times before the water will travel through the irrigator tip properly...pain in the you-know-what. Third, it seems to need flushing with bleach and water to rid it of a musty smell in the irrigator tip. Once I get the blasted thing to work, it does a wonderful job of getting debris left after flossing, but it's still a pain in the you-know-what knowing that there are better models available.
7+ Years, still going strong October 19, 2008
Mark Twain (Florida, MO USA)
I've had this model for over 7 years and noticed the poor reviews so here's my quickie - still runs strong, doesn't leak, but I'm upgrading to the Ultra.
If you're in the market for a WP you might as well go with that since the price is so close. I lost my extra tips years ago & the storage inside the lid on the ultra seems like it'll be a nice feature.
The only cons IMO are the lack of a lid over the reservoir which needs periodic cleaning. The 32 oz+ capacity will likely be missed, but I usually only fill this model halfway anyway so it might not be an issue.
I'm not junking this one - it'll go in a dark corner shelf in case it's services are required in the future. I also ordered the panasonic portable model for the car & travel (runs on AAs) - I hate stuff stuck between my teeth.
WaterPik WP-60W August 6, 2008
William H. Richards
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Product works as advertised and am pleased with the purchase.Keep in mind that all waterpiks make a bit of noise, but its normal. Would recommend this for others.
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