[Help] Water flossers... Opinions.

[Pevenseagull]

My dental hygienist has suggested I get one and recommend one that I've just looked at and costs over £200.

That's not going to happen.

There's a a bewildering array of them available and I was wondering if any of you fine folk have and recommendations for one at a more modest price?

What with Amazon's festival of spending on shit I was looking at £50ish as long as that gets me something that is any good.

Any thoughts?

 

[Springal]

I’ve got the Phillips one £120. They are good and easier than flossing, but I use it in the shower as it goes EVERYWHERE

 

[METALMICKY]

Gimmick just like the ridiculously priced electric brushes with things like Xmas tree lights and Bluetooth app. For flossing Satin Tape much easier to use than the string like floss.

 

[Pevenseagull]

I’ve got the Phillips one £120. They are good and easier than flossing, but I use it in the shower as it goes EVERYWHERE

Sounds FUN


Is it like this one? Down from £120 to £80 at the moment.

Still a bit steep for me but it's not far of the price of one hygienist appointment

 

[beorhthelm]

i was today years old when i knew such a device existed, first world non-problem and tragic waste of money.

 

[Pevenseagull]

i was today years old when i knew such a device existed, first world non-problem and tragic waste of money.

New to me too.

 

[tstanbur]

Use a Philips one, think it was about £70. much easier than flossing which can make my gums bleed. Air flosser can get to places normal string floss can’t.

Never found it messy at all. It all stays in your mouth (or should do!)

 

[Pevenseagull]

Gimmick just like the ridiculously priced electric brushes with things like Xmas tree lights and Bluetooth app. For flossing Satin Tape much easier to use than the string like floss.

Luddite! It's this kind of thinking that would have kept us living in caves.

Fair point though.

 

[Badger]

My dental hygienist has suggested I get one and recommend one that I've just looked at and costs over £200.

I do wonder if they get some kind of kickback from the manafacturer for recommending their high-end products. I needed to replace my electric toothbrush last year and my dental hygenist recommended a $400 one. I ignored that and went for a $100 option, which was still a step up from my previous one. I've had 2 visits since and my dental hygiene is still fine despite using this "cheap" toothbrush.

As for water flossers, I assume the retail ones aren't as powerful as the ones the hygenist uses? Those things can be quite painful on the gums.

 

[tstanbur]

Have a look on eBay for Philips or Water Pik. They’re the 2 main brands. Should be able to get something for £40-50 (new or refurbished). You don’t need a fancy model.

 

[Pevenseagull]

Have a look on eBay for Philips or Water Pik. They’re the 2 main brands. Should be able to get something for £40-50 (new or refurbished). You don’t need a fancy model.

Cheers, I'll hold fire until Friday as that's when the next Amazon festival of conspicuous unnecessary expenditure kicks off. £50 is what I'm looking at .... Not sure about refurbished though, tooth brushes and underpants are the two things that I draw the line at for second hand.

 

[Springal]

i was today years old when i knew such a device existed, first world non-problem and tragic waste of money.

It’s quicker than flossing, less painful, easier.

Maybe you still ride around in a horse and cart because who needs a car, really.

 

[RandyWanger]

My dental hygienist has suggested I get one and recommend one that I've just looked at and costs over £200.

Mine too, still charges £155 for an ultrasonic clean every 6 months even though I floss...

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Ask our resident dentist @driller

 

[KZNSeagull]

What about a garden hose with a very narrow nozzle?

 

[Springal]

I do wonder if they get some kind of kickback from the manafacturer for recommending their high-end products. I needed to replace my electric toothbrush last year and my dental hygenist recommended a $400 one. I ignored that and went for a $100 option, which was still a step up from my previous one. I've had 2 visits since and my dental hygiene is still fine despite using this "cheap" toothbrush.

As for water flossers, I assume the retail ones aren't as powerful as the ones the hygenist uses? Those things can be quite painful on the gums.

Funnily enough my hygienist put me on to this (and recommended mid range) and for toothbrush just advises a £20-£30 OralB / Phillips rather than anything fancier

 

[Mr Bridger]

I’ve got the Phillips one £120. They are good and easier than flossing, but I use it in the shower as it goes EVERYWHERE

Kinky.

 

[BLOCK F]

What about a garden hose with a very narrow nozzle?

Could possibly become a best seller, doubling up as an enema applicator.

 

[WATFORD zero]

Cheers, I'll hold fire until Friday as that's when the next Amazon festival of conspicuous unnecessary expenditure kicks off. £50 is what I'm looking at .... Not sure about refurbished though, tooth brushes and underpants are the two things that I draw the line at for second hand.

£50 ?

And £47.01 in change

 

[Trevor]

My dental hygienist has suggested I get one and recommend one that I've just looked at and costs over £200.

That's not going to happen.

There's a a bewildering array of them available and I was wondering if any of you fine folk have and recommendations for one at a more modest price?

What with Amazon's festival of spending on shit I was looking at £50ish as long as that gets me something that is any good.

Any thoughts?

Maybe get a more reasonable hygienist